Editor's letter: The challenge we are all facing is great, but it is one we will overcome together

This is a very difficult time for our community and the country as a whole.

The dedicated and passionate team at The Gazette is working tirelessly to keep readers informed so they can stay safe and healthy.

blackpoolgazette.co.uk does operate a subscription service (readers can pay a monthly or annual fee to have unlimited access) so we can continue telling the stories that matter to people living in our region for years to come.

However, it is worth noting that non-subscribers who register to our website still have access to a limited number of articles per week, completely free of charge.

And given the current situation we are all facing, The Gazette is going to extra lengths to ensure we share important information about the pandemic with the wider community.

On a daily basis we are posting the latest updates, advice and guidance on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

We have also launched a new daily email newsletter bulletin to give key local information as well as the latest Government advice.

You can sign-up to receive this free newsletter at https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/newsletterThank you for taking the time to read this message. More than ever you will be able to count on the support of The Gazette and it is also a time when we, as your trusted local news provider, need your support more than ever.

The challenge we are all facing is great, but it is one we will overcome together.

Gillian Parkinson, Editorial Director