All rise and applaud Sir Stanley Matthews, a soccer icon whose influence transcended generations. Born on February 1, 1915, in Stoke-on-Trent, England, Matthews was a pioneer of the beautiful game.

Despite Blackpool’s star striker Stan Mortensen ... but his legacy remains immortal. Stanley Matthews: an artist with the ball at his feet, a model of professionalism, and a gentleman of the ...

David Schneider, who is best known for his work on Alan Partridge and other projects alongside Armando Iannucci, has been ...

Blackpool FC Community Trust (BFCCT) has its usual packed programme of events in February for people of all ages.

A further five members of a cocaine supply gang have been jailed for more than 25 years. It follows the jailing last month of ...

Sir Stanley Matthews had won it in 1956 with Blackpool, for heaven’s sake. Jozef Masopust the mighty Czechoslovakian midfielder had won it in 1962. A year later the wonderful Soviet Union player ...

A further five members of a cocaine supply gang have been jailed for more than 25 years. It follows the jailing last month of seven members of the supply network, including its head, Daniel Roccia.

Several large blocks of cocaine were recovered during a covert operation by Lancashire Constabulary's Serious and Organised ...

Five more members of a gang led by a former Bamber Bridge FC player have been jailed for flooding Preston’s streets with ...

Stanley Matthews’ professional career was unique in its longevity ... His career included stints at: Stoke City (1932–1947, 1961–1965) – 318 appearances, 54 goals Blackpool (1947–1961) – 379 ...