Welcome to The Blackpool Lead’s new home on Substack
Some things have changed, others have not. Most of all our commitment remains to bringing you a slice of in-depth news and features on all things Blackpool every Thursday direct to your inbox.
All of The Lead’s titles are in the process of moving to Substack and so we thought it’s time for Blackpool to join the party.
From our deep look at the town’s current regeneration proposals, through to following the concerning developments at Blackpool Victoria Hospital to casting an eye over failing food standards at one of the town’s eateries.
And this week our main piece sees how one woman’s dream home with a sea view has been anything but, which will land in your inbox during Thursday morning.
We can’t bring you these stories without the support of our readers, and so we’re asking if you’d consider a small monthly fee to help us to continue providing an alternative and in-depth look at Blackpool each week.
Starting at just £4.99 per month, a subscription includes the option to receive the subscriber benefits of our sister titles, The Lancashire Lead and The Lead nationally, at the same price (bargain!). Or become a founding member and your name or your organisation’s name will appear in the footer of every email, you’ll be thanked on our about page and you’ll have access to all the exclusive subscriber benefits. For one month this option is available at the discounted rate of £125 instead of £149 annually.
Paid subscribers will receive access to our community newsroom chat, helping shape the agenda of what we cover, occasional exclusive content throughout the course of a month and our guide to recommendations on what’s on in Blackpool. See all the options here.
If you’re not in a position to financially support what we’re doing, then you’re still be able to receive all our free updates. And please consider sharing The Blackpool Lead each time you receive it in your inbox to let others know you enjoy reading it.
Ed, Luke, Lillian
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