If I mention Blackpool many think ‘tired seaside town a long way up North’, however whatever Blackpool may lack in fresh paint it really does make up for it in a very slick community site. By the Lights blog looks at all things Blackpool, from local events, articles and news to listing local Blackpool bloggers. Again, this is a prime example of a comprehensive first class community site. Trams, towers, donkeys, pleasure beaches, roller coasters Blackpool and By the Lights really has got it all!

I love local sites as they really do, do a great job of dispelling any myths that people hold about particular places because they are just so passionate. Personally I am a big fan of a Blackpool, as a former (very poor) Ballroom dancer the Blackpool Winter Gardens are the capital of the UK dance scene!

So, If you what to keep in the loop about what is going on in Blackpool this is the site for you. It includes gig listings, info on the local footie team and loads more – it is jam packed! If anyone else reads any great local community sites we would love to hear about them – maybe we could feature them on the blog!

Photo by Adam Mutum over on Flickr