Largest-ever tremor at UK’s only active fracking site halts work
Fracking has been stopped at the UK’s only shale gas exploration site after the largest-ever tremor was recorded at the facility, according to energy firm Cuadrilla.
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Tremor halts fracking at UK’s only active site
Fracking has been stopped at the UK’s only shale gas exploration site after a tremor, according to an energy firm.
Grayson praises ‘heart, soul and desire’ of Blackpool comeback
Simon Grayson was right to be wary of Gillingham as his Blackpool side recovered a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw and move to the top of Sky Bet League One.
Blackpool fight back to salvage draw at Gillingham
Blackpool extended their unbeaten start to the season after coming from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw against winless Gillingham.
Gillingham without suspended Mikael Ndjoli for Blackpool clash
Gillingham will be without suspended forward Mikael Ndjoli as they host Blackpool in Sky Bet League One.
Grayson admits his Blackpool winners were second best
Blackpool might be sitting pretty with three wins from three Sky Bet League One games but manager Simon Grayson insists his team have many areas to improve.
Seasiders maintain 100 per cent record with defeat of Oxford
Blackpool maintained their 100 per cent start to the Sky Bet League One campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Oxford.Ryan Edwards’ header and Armand Gnanduillet’s penalty won it for the Seasiders, while Josh Ruffels struck for Oxford before half-time.The Tangerines made a confident start and went ahead inside five minutes when Edwards nodded home Jordan Thompson’s corner.The visitors to Bloomfield Road responded in the 20th minute with a Ruffels effort from Chris Cadden’s cross but goalkeeper Jak Alnwick kept Blackpool’s lead intact.James Henry’s curling effort 10 minutes before half-time was kept out by Alnwick’s superb reflexes, while Ben Woodburn’s long-range attempt rattled the post.Blackpool won a first-half stoppage time penalty against the run of play when John Mousinho fouled Gnanduillet and the striker coolly slotted into the bottom corner.Oxofrd pulled a goal back shortly after when Ruffels converted Cadden’s cross.Jamie Hanson was inches away from a 65th-minute equaliser but his header cannoned off the bar.
Blackpool duo face fitness tests ahead of Oxford clash
Blackpool boss Simon Grayson will hand fitness tests to Joe Nuttall and Jay Spearing before the Sky Bet League One visit of Oxford.
Sol Campbell: We will learn from conceding late penalty
Macclesfield boss Sol Campbell was on tenterhooks as he watched his side knock League One opponents Blackpool out of the Carabao Cup 4-2 on penalties following a dramatic 2-2 draw.
Goalkeeper Owen Evans the Macclesfield hero in shootout win over Blackpool
League Two Macclesfield dumped Blackpool out of the Carabao Cup 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes at Bloomfield Road.
Blackpool without banned Husband for Macclesfield fixture
Blackpool are without the suspended James Husband for the Carabao Cup visit of Macclesfield.
Grayson praises Delfouneso after forward nets twice in win at Southend
Blackpool boss Simon Grayson heaped praise on Nathan Delfouneso after the striker bagged a brace in a 3-1 win at Southend.
Blackpool ease to victory at Southend
Simon Grayson maintained a perfect start on his return to Blackpool as three first-half goals saw the Seasiders cruise to a comfortable 3-1 win at Southend.
Southend could hand Ridgewell his debut
Liam Ridgewell could be pushing for a place in the Southend side against Blackpool.
Grayson warns that Blackpool’s victory over Bristol Rovers is ‘just the start’
Blackpool enjoyed a dream start to manager Simon Grayson’s second spell in charge and he warned there is a lot more to come after a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers.
Boss Simon Grayson enjoys winning return as Blackpool beat Bristol Rovers
A bumper crowd of almost 12,000 saw Blackpool cruise to a 2-0 victory against Bristol Rovers.
Blackpool wait on Virtue fitness ahead of season opener
Blackpool midfielder Matty Virtue looks to be a doubt for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One home clash with Bristol Rovers.
Corrie’s Lucy Fallon to switch on Blackpool Illuminations
Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon will return to her birthplace to switch on the Blackpool Illuminations.
Livewire festival with Lauryn Hill on the line-up cancelled
A Blackpool festival with Lauryn Hill among the performers has been cancelled due to “investor issues”.
Simon Grayson returns to Blackpool as manager
Simon Grayson has returned to Blackpool as manager and agreed a two-year contract.
Terry McPhillips resigns as Blackpool boss
Terry McPhillips has resigned from his position as Blackpool manager.
Blackpool native and fan Simon Sadler takes over the Seasiders
Blackpool fan Simon Sadler has completed a 96.2 per cent acquisition of the club following approval of the purchase by the English Football League.
Passenger injured after helicopter hits wood pigeon
A helicopter passenger needed hospital treatment after the aircraft was hit by a bird which shattered the windscreen.
Blackpool striker Chris Long hoping to kick-start career at Motherwell
Former Burnley striker Chris Long aims to follow ex-colleagues and kick-start his career at Motherwell after agreeing to sign for the Fir Park club.
Strictly’s Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev jive to perfect score in Blackpool
Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev topped the leaderboard with a perfect score after the highly-anticipated Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool show.
Strictly’s Ballas got ‘sincere apology’ from Revel Horwood over negative remarks
Shirley Ballas has said her Strictly Come Dancing co-star Craig Revel Horwood has apologised for making derogatory remarks about her body.
Strictly’s Joe Sugg prepares to dance for his grandmother in Blackpool special
Strictly Come Dancing star Joe Sugg has spoken of his joy at preparing to dance in front of his grandmother at Blackpool’s famous Tower Ballroom more than half a century after she danced there herself.
In their own words: Strictly celebrities on what Blackpool means to them
This Saturday the eight remaining stars of Strictly Come Dancing will descend on the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom for a special episode of the BBC One show.
Police make arrest in David Schwimmer lookalike probe
Police looking for a suspected thief with a resemblance to Friends actor David Schwimmer have made an arrest in London.
Kate Silverton promises sea plunge if she makes it to Strictly Blackpool show
Strictly Come Dancing star Kate Silverton has vowed to jump in the sea with professional dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec if the duo make it through to the live show in Blackpool.
Social media responds as David Schwimmer clears his name in hilarious fashion
How does a police appeal for information about a theft at a Blackpool restaurant lead to Twitter users posting references to the TV sitcom Friends? Here’s how.
David Schwimmer offers video evidence that he’s not alleged Blackpool thief
David Schwimmer has responded after social media users drew attention to an alleged thief who bears a resemblance to his character in the sitcom Friends.