| 单词 | Blackpool |
| 例句 | Works outings—subsidized, organized group trips to the seaside for factory workers—that sustained destinations like Blackpool, in Lancashire, from the mid-nineteenth century well into the twentieth, ended as Britain’s manufacturing economy declined. I’m Not Going To Dismaland 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z The next thing they knew, they were playing the world's biggest punk festival, the notorious Rebellion in Blackpool, alongside bands and singers with names such as Stinky Turner and Conflict and the Dickies. Loyd Grossman kicks out the jams 2010-03-31T21:00:00Z Its scheme for a franchised base in Blackpool – a project outlined in its current strategic plans and seriously pursued two years ago – is on hold. Dundee V&A will not open until 2015 at the earliest 2013-01-08T18:25:42Z Cooke was born in Blackpool in 1908, but his fascination with America began in the early 1930s when he studied at Yale and Harvard as a Commonwealth Scholar. Radio 4 to embrace online future by unlocking its past 2012-10-13T13:24:56Z Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images For more than a century, tourists have flocked to Blackpool's shores to soak up intermittent rays of sunshine inbetween dips in the icy waters. Can you imagine Blackpool without swimming in the sea? I couldn't bear it 2013-03-20T17:44:20Z Over the course of the day, hundreds of people stream in; visitors from across Blackpool, the north-west, even Spain. The unstoppable rise of veganism: how a fringe movement went mainstream 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z I'm doing a summer season on the South Pier at Blackpool this year. Paul Shane obituary 2013-05-17T16:39:58Z Lower than Blackpool tower, and she'd seen kids in the Greek islands making bigger dives off the cliffs. Wilderness by Sarah Hall 2013-03-18T13:22:56Z Thanks!!!!!!moby.to/c062tv Brand spanking new video for the forthcoming single from Blackpool's finest synth-botherer. This week's top five music links 2012-06-08T09:24:00Z If Sicilia is a poisoned Camelot, Bohemia becomes a working-class Blackpool in wakes week, complete with Morris dancers and tented booths. The Winter's Tale – review 2013-01-31T13:14:04Z In my installation, there is a sense of this continuous, cyclical loop that suggests this strange thing that is Blackpool time. Mass Photography: Blackpool Through the Camera ? review 2011-07-30T23:05:47Z Irish rockers The Script cancelled their appearance at the Blackpool Illuminations event on Friday citing a "serious family illness". Barlow in talks over switch-on gig 2013-08-29T08:12:21Z Other winners included a Blackpool tourism marketing campaign based around a viral film of the seaside resort. Democracy Live wins web award 2010-03-26T10:06:00Z Made around 1930, it advertises the delights of seaside Blackpool, “where health and pleasure meet.” Art Review: ?Art for All? at the Yale Center for British Art 2010-06-17T21:44:00Z Two Door grew up in Bangor, a small seaside town they compare to a run-down Blackpool. How Two Door Cinema Club became shock blockbusters 2010-12-16T22:55:01Z Having such a popular show in Blackpool again is a real boost to the local economy and all the dance schools in the area. Strictly show returns to the Tower 2013-08-06T10:44:50Z The managing director of Marketing Blackpool Natalie Wyatt said it was "thrilled" at the news that one of the heats will be staged in Blackpool. Strictly show returns to the Tower 2013-08-06T10:44:50Z The album opener tells the true story of Nash’s birth in 1942 in Blackpool, England, during an evacuation, with his father away at war. What pushed Graham Nash, the quiet one, to record his solo masterpiece 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z “Funny Girl” begins with the spectacle of Barbara Parker, an aspiring comic actress who realizes that being elected Miss Blackpool is a terrible career move. Nick Hornby’s ‘Funny Girl,’ About a 1960s BBC Sitcom Star 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z What she needs is a new male champion to twirl her talented daughter, Tammy, to success in the national finals in Blackpool. Ballroom Blitz – review 2012-06-21T17:15:01Z Blackpool Council said a replacement would be agreed by "early afternoon". Barlow in talks over switch-on gig 2013-08-29T08:12:21Z “We heard our song on BBC News,” as part of the anniversary celebrations, Noel Martin, 61, of the band Menace, which formed in the mid-1970s, said outside the Blackpool festival grounds. Hey Ho, It’s Old: England Embraces Punk Rock 40 Years Later 2016-08-14T04:00:00Z The exhibition runs at the Bowes Museum until 21 April before going on tour to the New Art Centre in Salisbury and the Grundy Art Gallery in Blackpool. In pictures: Gavin Turk's neon art 2014-01-26T08:32:04Z His older brother Prince William and wife Kate meanwhile, were braving the rain in the northern seaside town of Blackpool where they visited the landmark beachfront tower and watched a display of ballroom dancing. Prince Harry mingles with UK celebrities at social change event 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z Career: Has starred in the TV series Peak Practice, Hearts and Bones, Cutting It, Blackpool and Mistresses, the third series of which begins on Thursday on BBC1 at 9pm. Portrait of the artist: Sarah Parish, actor 2010-08-03T07:43:00Z For as long as I can remember, Blackpool beach has never been particularly clean. Can you imagine Blackpool without swimming in the sea? I couldn't bear it 2013-03-20T17:44:20Z The rate of alcohol specific hospital admissions in 2012-13 in Blackpool is significantly higher than the average in England for both males and females. Alcohol blamed for 40% rise in liver disease deaths in 12 years 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z The film, which focused on the similarities between Blackpool Tower and the Eiffel Tower, attracted considerable press coverage. Democracy Live wins web award 2010-03-26T10:06:00Z Photograph: Gregory Archival Trust Some strange moods and behaviour seem to descend upon most folk whenever they visit an English working-class seaside resort, but nowhere is this transformation so marked as in Blackpool. This week's new exhibitions 2011-08-12T23:08:44Z Braziers Park, to 22 Aug, supernormalfestival.co.uk The Nocturne Series , Blackpool, Saturday Two-wheel frenzy through the city streets, with pro cyclists racing past, flanked by trade stalls and food and drink areas. This week's new events 2010-08-20T23:06:00Z New additions to the list include the North Pier Theatre and Winter Gardens Pavilion, both in Blackpool. Campaign to save historic theatres 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z Morrissey played the thuggish owner of an arcade in the seaside town of Blackpool, England, who becomes swallowed up in a murder probe. Morrissey rules as The Governor in 'Walking Dead' 2013-02-07T15:30:17Z At the age of 11, she went to an open audition in her home town of Blackpool and got a part in the musical Summer Holiday, starring Darren Day. Jenna-Louise Coleman: 'I couldn't get auditions' 2013-01-27T00:05:56Z Blackpool has never looked better: truly, the Vegas of the north. Your next box set: Blackpool 2010-07-30T07:00:00Z If we're talking first clubs, I used to go to Man Fridays in Blackpool, which was great. Pet Shop Boys choose their 10 all-time favourite dance tracks 2013-07-11T18:00:00Z I mean, I know northerners are tough and Blackpool's seen better days, but still … Metcalf had turned it from a hotel into a multi-occupancy hostel, renting single rooms out by the week. The worst hotel in Britain: Blackpool's New Kimberley 2014-06-15T04:00:00Z Following the MCS warning, Blackpool's council has enlisted help from United Utilities and Lancashire county council to set up a water management group. Can you imagine Blackpool without swimming in the sea? I couldn't bear it 2013-03-20T17:44:20Z If the 'no swimming' signs go up, Blackpool beach will forever hold the stigma of being unclean. Can you imagine Blackpool without swimming in the sea? I couldn't bear it 2013-03-20T17:44:20Z The exhibition in Blackpool also includes an image of dictator Saddam Hussein. Crazy golftime for Hitler: should we salute the Chapman brothers' statue? 2012-08-15T11:00:54Z I can try and get someone else to go to Blackpool in my place.' The Second Prize by George Layton - short story 2012-11-16T09:00:00Z The book is a series of meditations prompted by walking on wild beaches between Blackpool and Liverpool. Top literary prize for academic 2012-11-23T19:14:48Z They turned out a strong set at Manchester's Mockfest earlier this month and are on the line-up for Blackpool Rebellion festival this August. Lez Zeppelin, Vag Halen and AC/DShe – meet the all-female tribute bands 2013-05-31T05:00:01Z It is an unexpected, seaside humour, of the kind you might expect at the base of Blackpool Tower . The Shard opens up to share its high, wide and handsome view 2013-01-11T08:03:00Z Though the show includes some Victorian photographs, its thrust is 20th-century Blackpool. Mass Photography: Blackpool Through the Camera ? review 2011-07-30T23:05:47Z There are apparently more comedians in Jersey than in Blackpool, more film-makers in the Virgins than in Hollywood. These tax scams are all legal – that's morally repugnant 2012-06-21T19:29:01Z If only she hadn't had to go away to Blackpool none of this would have happened. The Second Prize by George Layton - short story 2012-11-16T09:00:00Z Once it does, Luke returns to Scotland for one last reunion with his grandmother, helping her to relive the Blackpool of her youth. ‘The Illuminations,’ by Andrew O’Hagan 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z This Arena doc is from 1989 and explores Wakes Weeks, when whole towns would shut down and decamp to Blackpool. That Paralympic Show 2010-08-28T05:45:00Z The dates of the upcoming shows are: 18, 19, 20 November – Glasgow; 22, 23, 24 November – Blackpool; 26, 27, 28 November – London. Bob Dylan to visit the UK for nine November shows 2013-06-13T10:44:29Z Blackpool may be famous for its many arcades, but for one night only it became Arcade Fire's playground. VIDEO: Arcade Fire catch tram to concert 2013-11-28T11:10:46Z Spector, who was the director of a number of advertising and internet firms in Blackpool, Lancashire, chose to be joined by a film crew for the last week of his life. Man who killed himself at Dignitas explains decision in film 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z This, then, is Blackpool as an idea and then a brand, a place that changes but somehow stays the same, that grapples with the weight of its own – and England's – former glory. Mass Photography: Blackpool Through the Camera ? review 2011-07-30T23:05:47Z As one woman puts it, they were so excited to see the Blackpool Tower, it could have been the Eiffel Tower. That Paralympic Show 2010-08-28T05:45:00Z Swimming in Blackpool sea is a legacy that has been shared by tourists and locals for decades. Can you imagine Blackpool without swimming in the sea? I couldn't bear it 2013-03-20T17:44:20Z He began playing bass in his teens and first worked with Mr. Anderson in Blackpool in a band that eventually evolved into Jethro Tull. Glenn Cornick, Original Bassist in Jethro Tull, Dies at 67 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z So far he has survived a fire, a kidnapping, and has gone missing in Blackpool – from where he managed to make his way back to Weatherfield. Child's play: the best young actors on the small screen 2011-03-04T10:34:43Z Jonathan Wright Blackpool's emergency services know all about alcohol and its consequences: with the town's reputation as a stag- and hen-party hub, the drunken behaviour at chucking-out time is really something to behold. TV listings and previews: plan your week's viewing - 29 October - 2 November 2012-10-29T08:00:00Z He volunteered for the RAF, and, to his delight, was posted to a course for engine fitters at Squires Gate, Blackpool. Frank Munger obituary 2010-09-01T17:17:00Z "Because of his situation, and what he's done for charity in the past, of course we'll look after him, as we do with every artist in Blackpool," Mr Jo said. Comedian Norvelle suffers stroke 2012-06-15T11:58:39Z It was effective in sparking a reassessment of Blackpool, awards organisers said. Democracy Live wins web award 2010-03-26T10:06:00Z It was only upon closer inspection they revealed something less desirable: glimpses of Blackpool Tower and Brighton's famous Promenade obscured by walls scrawled with graffiti. Skegness braced for backlash after graffiti campaign in battle of resorts 2012-06-22T15:04:05Z The photographs he collected, or possibly even took, of Blackpool in the 1970s, are extraordinary for their faded colours and sense of the town's hustle and bustle. Mass Photography: Blackpool Through the Camera ? review 2011-07-30T23:05:47Z The latest one, organised at Blackpool Pleasure Beach by British Naturism this year, saw 195 naked people riding, smashing the previous record by 93. Experience: I am a naked rollercoaster rider 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z On a grey Saturday morning in low season, at St Thomas’ church, north of the city centre, the Blackpool Vegan and Green festival is humming with people. The unstoppable rise of veganism: how a fringe movement went mainstream 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z This annual celebration of modern variety is the first sign that things are hotting up in Blackpool, even if it is still pretty bracing on the promenade. This week's new events 2011-02-12T00:05:47Z The Mass Observation team were drawn to Blackpool because it represented an ideal of the English working class at play. Mass Photography: Blackpool Through the Camera ? review 2011-07-30T23:05:47Z She added: "There are people in Blackpool who wish to start a cultural museum in the town, both a living and a historical museum." Bid to save threatened theatre 2013-01-04T11:40:53Z Photograph: Alamy Meanwhile, more details are emerging about the greatest of Blackpool traditions, the switching on of the Illuminations, on Friday 31 August. Blackpool launches 'sizzle and sparkle' same-sex dancing contest 2012-08-15T10:58:08Z To Blackpool for the party conference, where Tony has taken on clause IV. Digested read: A Walk-On Part by Chris Mullin 2011-08-22T20:00:08Z The most dramatic picture of Blackpool life on display is also the most contemporary, the least nostalgic. Mass Photography: Blackpool Through the Camera ? review 2011-07-30T23:05:47Z All the daughters attended St Catherine's Catholic secondary school in Blackpool. Bernie Nolan dies aged 52 2013-07-04T13:17:32Z The show – which features the Street's greatest moments, including evil Alan Bradley's bisection by a Blackpool tram – kicks off its UK tour in Cambridge tonight, following last year's sell-out run at the Lowry in Salford. Corrie on stage? Bless my hairnet! 2011-02-09T21:31:01Z His direct and easy style and his stories of local characters and trips to Blackpool and the seaside made this book a surprise bestseller worldwide. This week's new theatre 2010-06-18T23:06:00Z Swing open the doors of the Freestyle Dancing World Championships in Blackpool and there's no real warning that you're about to be overwhelmed by glitter and vibrant chaos. The wild world of freestyle dance 2011-07-11T20:00:00Z There is a particularly good section on old-fashioned variety shows in Blackpool and the huge impact that one sketch – long-forgotten in Britain – has had on TV comedy in Germany. Keeping Up with the Germans by Philip Oltermann ? review 2012-02-09T09:00:01Z Rising sea levels are endangering the Blackpool Piers. British piers, Alabama buildings named among 25 at-risk monuments 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z My earliest memories are sitting on the beach at Blackpool and I know that if I went back, it would be horrible. The Cure's Robert Smith: 'I don't worry about my epitaph' – a classic interview from the vaults 2012-08-21T12:17:40Z "Sick hamsters, a fraught road trip, and a King Kong-esque climax atop Blackpool Tower" are promised. Alexander Armstrong hits back at 'tribal aversion' to posh comics 2013-05-14T15:04:06Z The actor was born in Blackpool, England, but made Chicago his adopted hometown. John Mahoney, who played Frasier's Martin Crane, dies aged 77 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z Some of it is already familiar: the barracking of George Osborne after one of the televised debates; that dance, a rictus-grin two-step with a lady in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. TV review: Storyville: Mandelson ? the Real PM? 2010-11-23T22:15:00Z It's like a holy Blackpool' A new film about the French town paints a sombre picture of the place. 'A holy Blackpool' 2010-03-30T20:00:00Z Ms Beloff said the extra material "reflects the heritage of Blackpool". Freud inspired art exhibition opens 2013-08-17T08:26:12Z Bradley Stauffer-Kruse, who forms the Dandies with his partner Soren, says: We are very excited about launching this spectacular competition in Blackpool. Blackpool launches 'sizzle and sparkle' same-sex dancing contest 2012-08-15T10:58:08Z A Saturday Night Out in Blackpool, 2010: 'like a slap in the face from the present'. Mass Photography: Blackpool Through the Camera ? review 2011-07-30T23:05:47Z Last summer, Paul White opened Faringo’s, the first vegan restaurant in Blackpool. The unstoppable rise of veganism: how a fringe movement went mainstream 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z After the venerable London attraction's busiest ever year, next month sees the opening of a new Madame Tussauds in Blackpool. What makes Madame Tussauds' wax work? 2011-02-26T09:00:02Z He was jailed for deception, posing as Len, and their tortured relationship ended when he was run down by a tram, in Blackpool. Shock Corrie 2010-12-04T00:05:00Z Years later, she actually became a waitress, working in the "fancy" executive boxes at Blackpool FC. Rae Morris: The pop star who wanted to be a waitress 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z As early as 1920, Blackpool was by far the most popular British seaside resort, drawing eight million people annually in the summer months. Mass Photography: Blackpool Through the Camera ? review 2011-07-30T23:05:47Z Cynthia Powell was born in Blackpool, Lancashire, on Sept. 10, 1939. Cynthia Lennon, the First Beatles Wife, Dies at 75 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z Blackpool hospitals also confirmed they were involved in the hack: NHS hospitals across England hit by large-scale cyber-attack 2017-05-12T04:00:00Z As it happened, "Blackpool" charmed viewers and won awards. Morrissey rules as The Governor in 'Walking Dead' 2013-02-07T15:30:17Z She says her "dark and brooding" style was inspired by growing up Blackpool. Rae Morris: The pop star who wanted to be a waitress 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z "I don't like the word 'punk'," insists Lydon, who once played Blackpool with the Pistols, infamously singing through a pair of Cilla Black's tights he found in the dressing room. Rebellion festival: 'If the mohicans are wilting by Sunday, then it's a good year' 2012-07-26T14:23:19Z Blackpool Council is planning to buy it and use the site as a car park. Bid to save threatened theatre 2013-01-04T11:40:53Z The beautiful Winter Gardens in Blackpool is rather more known for welcoming dancers of a less frenetic nature than tonight's crowd. Clubs picks of the week 2011-02-12T00:05:37Z The most important thing that happened was Fulham getting three points against Blackpool. Al Fayed defends Jackson statue? 2011-04-03T17:28:36Z In 1972 the Dad's Army team were invited to switch on the Blackpool illuminations. Dad's Army creator on 'captain of comedy' Arthur Lowe: from the archive, 16 April 1982 2013-04-16T06:00:00Z He died on June 20 in Blackpool, England, his wife said. 'Lady and Tramp' animator John Wilson dies at 93 2013-07-03T12:30:30Z Fascinatingly, as this show documents, the Epstein controversies were often centred around Blackpool, where his nude carvings were exhibited in Louis Tussaud's. This week's new exhibitions 2010-07-23T23:06:00Z He also took great pride in the seasons he played at the end of Blackpool pier. David Tod Boyd obituary 2012-11-15T15:25:29Z Ms Rhodes, communications manager for Marketing Blackpool, said it was "really exciting". Harry Hill new film set in Blackpool 2013-05-10T14:01:15Z Blackpool beach isn't paradise: it never has been and never wanted to be. Can you imagine Blackpool without swimming in the sea? I couldn't bear it 2013-03-20T17:44:20Z I'm like Blackpool out of season, without the illuminations. Who do you think you are? 2010-05-28T23:06:00Z The beach will cease to be the jewel in Blackpool's well-worn crown. Can you imagine Blackpool without swimming in the sea? I couldn't bear it 2013-03-20T17:44:20Z An array of variety stars will appear at a benefit show at the Blackpool Grand theatre in October. Comedian Norvelle suffers stroke 2012-06-15T11:58:39Z "I want to go into a job feeling a bit of frisson, thinking things MAY not work," he explains before offering "Blackpool" as a prime example. Morrissey rules as The Governor in 'Walking Dead' 2013-02-07T15:30:17Z The ballroom scene from Blackpool is one of my favourites. Exclusive video: PJ Harvey - The Words That Maketh Murder/The Last Living Rose 2011-01-17T12:00:31Z In “Funny Girl,” Nick Hornby uses the story of a reluctant beauty queen from Blackpool as the hook for a rambunctious cultural history of British television comedy 50 years ago. Nick Hornby’s ‘Funny Girl,’ About a 1960s BBC Sitcom Star 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z By way of example, I once drove from London to Blackpool and back to check one Cleese fact. Confessions of a celebrity biographer 2010-08-03T23:27:00Z To watch a Superman movie is to feel like an American for two hours, even if you were born in Blackpool or Beijing. What will Superman look like in Zack Snyder and Christopher Nolan's hands? 2011-03-17T15:36:00Z The Fringe seems to have become an audition venue for Blackpool. ArtsBeat Blog: Was It Worth It? Theater Makers Who Showed Their Stuff in Edinburgh Add It Up 2011-08-17T21:00:29Z "Jesus," said one friend, "it's like a holy Blackpool." 'A holy Blackpool' 2010-03-30T20:00:00Z A wartime showgirl who at 40 took up painting with no formal training, Cook rendered workaday Britons in flat, voluminous splendor — cascading roly-poly retirees and fleshy call girls — a Boterismo for the Blackpool set. Art We Saw This Winter 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Morrissey, whose screen credits include Blackpool and US serial The Walking Dead, said that he was able to work while he was at the city's Everyman Theatre. Morrissey bemoans acting elitism 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z The Blackpool shows are believed to mark Dylan's first visit to the Lancashire seaside resort, and were hailed by the venue's manager, David Gore, as "a great honour and a huge vote of confidence". Bob Dylan to visit the UK for nine November shows 2013-06-13T10:44:29Z With a finale set in Blackpool's Tower Ballroom, this should be one for all Strictly fans. This week's new theatre and dance 2012-06-08T23:05:29Z Lewis, 32, appeared at Blackpool magistrates' court and then ran away before she was sentenced. Wendy Lewis is not the forces' favourite, but the veterans went too far 2010-08-21T23:06:00Z "We really weren't trying to upset Blackpool or Brighton, and we did warn them in advance," said James Gilbert, communications manager for East Lindsey. Skegness braced for backlash after graffiti campaign in battle of resorts 2012-06-22T15:04:05Z Between 2001-03 and 2010-12, the average number of people per year who died with an underlying cause of liver disease in Blackpool increased from 58 to 64. Alcohol blamed for 40% rise in liver disease deaths in 12 years 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z This follows him to Blackpool competition Dance Kid, the glittery and garish big daddy of children's contests. Yes, Prime Minister 2010-05-06T07:00:00Z Rising sea levels are endangering the Blackpool Piers. British piers, Alabama buildings named among 25 at-risk monuments 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z Playing Blackpool's Empress Ballroom last November, they arrived by tram and led a carnival procession through the streets, accompanied by a mariachi band. Arcade Fire: Dressing up and falling over 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z The curator of the exhibition is a German video artist, Nina Könnemann, who previously edited a catalogue about Mass Observation and became intrigued by Spender and Trevelyan's Blackpool photographs. Mass Photography: Blackpool Through the Camera ? review 2011-07-30T23:05:47Z Here, he turns his outsider's eye on contemporary Blackpool in a single startling image entitled simply A Saturday Night Out in Blackpool, 2010. Mass Photography: Blackpool Through the Camera ? review 2011-07-30T23:05:47Z They then meet a pop band turned Bed and Breakfast owners which culminates in a fight at the top of Blackpool Tower. Harry Hill new film set in Blackpool 2013-05-10T14:01:15Z Widdy had been dragged across the Blackpool ballroom "like a Hoover or something" for the last time. Strictly Ann: The Autobiography by Ann Widdecombe – review 2013-06-10T07:00:58Z He and his bands will play three shows each at Glasgow's Clyde Auditorium, Blackpool Opera House and the Royal Albert Hall in . Bob Dylan to visit the UK for nine November shows 2013-06-13T10:44:29Z "I'm in extra early, it's all happening, and Rachel's in Blackpool," he said. Radio review: 5 Live Holiday Week 2011-07-18T19:30:01Z As a teenage revolutionary with a fascination for the early-70s counter culture, McDermid "wanted to be in England", despite her only experience of it being a week's holiday in Blackpool. Val McDermid: a life in writing 2011-08-12T21:55:20Z Bootlegged under the name of Eddie Foster, Do I Love You quickly became a favourite at such hotbeds of the northern soul movement as Wigan Casino and the Blackpool Mecca. Frank Wilson 2012-10-05T14:14:53Z I know what Blackpool's like – it's nothing like I imagined it was as a child. The Cure's Robert Smith: 'I don't worry about my epitaph' – a classic interview from the vaults 2012-08-21T12:17:40Z Modern punks attending the Rebellion festival in Blackpool. Punk is still the sound of youth rebellion 2012-06-01T15:39:56Z "I said, 'What, going to Blackpool?' and he said, 'No, getting engaged'!" Husband, wife declared Britain's 'happiest couple' say they've only had one argument in 50 years 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z A weekend outing to Blackpool in 2018 offers much of what it always did: seagulls, slot machines, big-screen sport, family meal deals, “traditional fish and chips”, pirate rides, poncho vendors, palm-readers and pound shops. The unstoppable rise of veganism: how a fringe movement went mainstream 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z Between 1939 and 1961, several of Epstein's greatest stone carvings, including Adam and Jacob and the Angel, were shown at Louis Tussaud's waxworks on Blackpool pleasure beach as titillating modern art freaks. Modern British Sculpture at the Royal Academy - review 2011-01-15T00:05:50Z When holidaymakers began flying to Spain rather than heading to Torbay or Blackpool or Skegness, the pierrot troupes, by then also known as concert parties, vanished. Pierrot troupes could play role in revitalising seaside resorts 2010-07-14T15:16:00Z “It’s getting more and more stronger,” Ms. Bellinzoni, a native of Italy who lives near Blackpool, said. Hey Ho, It’s Old: England Embraces Punk Rock 40 Years Later 2016-08-14T04:00:00Z Isn't it a shame, then, to think of Blackpool beach without dozens of heads bobbing up and down in time with the tide? Can you imagine Blackpool without swimming in the sea? I couldn't bear it 2013-03-20T17:44:20Z Anyway, not long after I'd started at the grammar school they took the old folk on an outing to Blackpool to see the illuminations which meant my mum staying away. The Second Prize by George Layton - short story 2012-11-16T09:00:00Z He went to Blackpool grammar school, but his father's early death precluded his going to university. Anthony North 2012-08-16T15:45:49Z Disappearing to Blackpool for months on end was one thing. Ta-ra, Jack Duckworth: Coronation Street won't be the same without you 2010-04-09T11:53:00Z This week, the Grundy Art Gallery in Blackpool is hosting a group photography show entitled Mass Photography: Blackpool Through the Camera. Mass Photography: Blackpool Through the Camera ? review 2011-07-30T23:05:47Z Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Every August, for one weekend, the arcade punters, ice-cream eaters and donkey riders of Blackpool are joined by a different crowd. Rebellion festival: 'If the mohicans are wilting by Sunday, then it's a good year' 2012-07-26T14:23:19Z Showzam! twists Blackpool's entertainment history, with magic, variety acts and circus. This week's new events 2011-02-12T00:05:47Z Flooding in the basement on Monday led to a loss of power and access to the entire building at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, the chief executive said. Blackpool maternity unit closes after 'major incident' flood 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z But the former Watford player, 25, has endured a frustrating campaign after suffering "a problem with concussion" and will not feature against Blackpool. Southgate's best man aiming for FA Cup upset 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Ms Colebourne, operations manager at Clevr Money credit union in Blackpool, said it had seen a big increase in people asking for loans. 'I thought he was my friend but he was a loan shark’ 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Theatres in his home city were joined by others in Darlington, London, Blackpool, Brighton and Sheffield. Bill Kenwright: UK theatres lit blue in tribute to impresario 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Among the cases he examined was that of a patient named in the report as Kath, who died at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Trust after being admitted with pneumonia two weeks earlier. Sepsis failings still causing too many deaths - ombudsman 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The family moved from Blackpool in Lancashire to the Gaza Strip, where members of Mr Abuaassi's family still live, just under a year ago. Gaza family tell of desperate journeys to border in search of safety 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z She explained that she had moved from Blackpool with her husband, who has family in Gaza, in order to learn Arabic, which she says she still does not speak well. Mother of Blackpool family stuck in Gaza says nowhere is safe 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Lady Anne Dodd said Blackpool's people had been very dear to her husband. Sir Ken Dodd charity to help resort's young people 'reclaim heritage' 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z But by-elections keep coming - with MPs already anticipating the possibility of a few more, in Wellingborough and Blackpool South. Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth by-elections: What to expect from Thursday's polls 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The Nolans were catapulted from playing social clubs to appearing with global superstars after they were spotted performing at a hotel in Blackpool. The Nolans: Blackpool honours pop legends with blue plaque 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The registered sex offender, who is being recalled to prison, has links to Blackburn, Blackpool and Wigan, Lancashire Police said. 'High-risk' child rapist Stephen Pennington hunted 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z A murder investigation has been launched after a women in her 50s was found dead with multiple injuries in Blackpool. Blackpool murder probe launched after woman found with multiple injuries 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z Lady Anne said she had "very fond memories" of her husband's Blackpool shows and added that he loved performing in the resort. Sir Ken Dodd charity to help resort's young people 'reclaim heritage' 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z High-energy soul songs - most of which were recorded by black American artists but had flopped on their original release in the 60s - were rediscovered by DJs in places like Wigan, Stoke and Blackpool. Wigan Casino: Northern Soul finds a new crowd on nightclub's 50th anniversary 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Joan Humble, chair of the Blackpool Civic Trust which approved the plaque, said: "We are very selective about who we choose - the Nolans had incredible success not just in Britain but around the world." The Nolans: Blackpool honours pop legends with blue plaque 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The boy was found unresponsive at about 22:40 BST on Sunday in Tiffany's Hotel on the Promenade in Blackpool. Boy, 10, dies after electric shock at Blackpool hotel 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Ms Hudson, of Coriander Close, Blackpool, denies ill-treating four patients and stealing Mebeverine, a medicine. Blackpool hospital nurses drugged stroke unit patients, jury told 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z "From 1962, Ken topped the bill and held the record for six seasons at the Blackpool Opera House with sell-out shows, twice nightly," she said. Sir Ken Dodd charity to help resort's young people 'reclaim heritage' 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z This weekend, Searling is staging a sold-out soul festival in Blackpool. Wigan Casino: Northern Soul finds a new crowd on nightclub's 50th anniversary 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z "I live in London and see blue plaques everywhere and I was shocked to see nothing in Blackpool about The Nolans," he said. The Nolans: Blackpool honours pop legends with blue plaque 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Lee Grantham, from National Express West Midlands' Acocks Green depot, saw off 100 other finalists in the competition in Blackpool on Sunday. Birmingham bus driver crowned UK's best 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Wolves manager Gary O'Neil said after Tuesday's Carabao Cup win over Blackpool that he expected Nunes to stay at the club beyond Friday's transfer deadline. Man City agree £47.3m Nunes deal with Wolves 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z A statue of the comic was unveiled at Blackpool's Grand Theatre in 2022. Sir Ken Dodd charity to help resort's young people 'reclaim heritage' 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The two-year-old boy was found by emergency services at a house on Central Drive in Blackpool at about 11:00 BST on Saturday, police said. Man charged after boy, 2, dies of injuries in Blackpool 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The family had been based in Blackpool since they moved from Dublin in 1962. The Nolans: Blackpool honours pop legends with blue plaque 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The bird was found in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, about 65 miles from its home at Blackpool Zoo in Lancashire. Blackpool Zoo: Missing pelican found 65 miles away 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Marking National Grandparents Day, the pensioners - most of whom lived in Blackpool - had a combined age of 2,408. Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Big Dipper rollercoaster turns 100 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Ellis-Bextor said: "I'm so excited to be coming back to Blackpool to perform a few of my favourite tracks. I can't wait to see you all there." Blackpool Illuminations: Sophie Ellis-Bextor to headline switch-on 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z A man in his 30s was arrested at the house and appeared before Blackpool Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with wounding. Man charged after boy, 2, dies of injuries in Blackpool 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z "We were billed as Blackpool's answer to the Von Trapp family - we went from appearing at working men's clubs to touring with Frank Sinatra." The Nolans: Blackpool honours pop legends with blue plaque 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Blackpool Zoo said it wanted to thank the public who had provided "invaluable help" during the search and reported various sightings. Blackpool Zoo: Missing pelican found 65 miles away 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Blackpool Pleasure Beach is celebrating the centenary of its Big Dipper ride. Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Big Dipper rollercoaster turns 100 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z "Sophie is a pop phenomenon with a fabulous recording career and someone who captured the hearts of the public during lockdown. We can't wait to see her light up Blackpool," she said. Blackpool Illuminations: Sophie Ellis-Bextor to headline switch-on 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z The company had carried out drilling operations at Preese Hall near Blackpool, which were linked to two minor tremors in 2011. Cuadrilla: Fracking firm given new deadline to plug wells 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z The flight from London to Blackpool took 41 minutes, which means approximately 178 gallons, or 805 litres, of fuel was consumed. Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Blackpool Zoo said the 14-week-old fledgling flew on to the flamingo house on Friday afternoon after being startled by the squawking birds. Pelican missing after being scared by gulls at Blackpool Zoo 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Rainwater leaks into parts of Blackpool's Grand Theatre means it needs renovation work to its dome. Blackpool Grand Theatre needs £500k of repairs, council told 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Officers were called after the child was taken unresponsive to a Blackpool hospital on 27 July, where he later died, Lancashire Police said. Blackpool: Two men arrested after death of baby boy 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Plans to replace ageing lights at the top of Blackpool Tower have been given the go ahead. Blackpool Tower: Corroded lights replacement plan approved 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z So if we assume the plane was full for the Blackpool trip, two tonnes of CO2 would be 166 kg per person. Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Gerry moved from Lancaster to his remote home on Anglesey to be closer to nature after taking early retirement aged 50 as a video and photography lecturer at a college in Blackpool. Anglesey crossbow murder: Why was my dad hunted and killed? 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Plans for the repair work have been submitted by the Grand Theatre Trust, which owns the venue, to Blackpool Council for approval. Blackpool Grand Theatre needs £500k of repairs, council told 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Both men, from Blackpool, have since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries. Blackpool: Two men arrested after death of baby boy 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Listed building consent has been approved by Blackpool Council to remove bulbs on the crow's nest of the Grade I listed landmark and install LED lights. Blackpool Tower: Corroded lights replacement plan approved 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The Trainline website says it takes an average of three hours and 43 minutes to travel from London Euston to Blackpool by train. Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The last British boys' champion here was Stanley Matthews - son and namesake of the former Blackpool and England footballer - in 1962. Searle ends 61-year wait for British boys' champion 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Sand that has been washed away from the base of Blackpool's stepped sea defences will be replaced. Blackpool awarded £118m for seafront defence revamp 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z "I reckon my dad was probably Blackpool's first black tram driver as it was the only UK place with trams in the 70s," he says. Windrush: The Trinidadian who found happiness in a seaside resort 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z Once the new lights are in place, they are expected to improve the overall lighting display on the Tower which is owned by Blackpool Council, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Blackpool Tower: Corroded lights replacement plan approved 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z It has previously gone into areas such as Blackpool, Newquay and Hull. RSC expands scheme to give children skills through Shakespeare 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Rescue crews were called out to Blackpool nine time in four days during last weekend's hot weather, while seven people had to be rescued off Devon in a single day on 30 May. Greater Manchester: Girl, 15, dies in water in 'devastating' Tameside incident 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Blackpool Council said it would need "flexibility" on choosing contractors to "ensure value for money". Blackpool awarded £118m for seafront defence revamp 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z He says the couple were soon married but found it hard to make ends meet in London, so decided to move to Blackpool where Kathleen's parents lived. Windrush: The Trinidadian who found happiness in a seaside resort 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z Blackpool Civic Trust and the Victorian Society were both consulted over the plan but no objections were received. Blackpool Tower: Corroded lights replacement plan approved 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z In Blackpool, the NHS has hit its skin cancer targets by changing the way patients are diagnosed, in an approach which is now being rolled out across England. NHS struggling to provide safe cancer care, say senior doctors 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z His environmental credentials were also questioned as he took flights from London to Blackpool and onwards to Darlington in January. Downing Street defends Rishi Sunak's helicopter flight to Southampton 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Puno, of Blackpool, who pleaded not guilty, was jailed for nine months. Blackpool Victoria Hospital: Healthcare worker jailed for sex attacks 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z "For all of the joy he brought to people and the positivity he created, I think Blackpool Transport ought to name a tram after him," he says. Windrush: The Trinidadian who found happiness in a seaside resort 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z Blackpool Zoo in Lancashire advertised after bosses said peckish pests had been persistently stealing food from visitors and animal enclosures. Blackpool Zoo's seagull-scaring jobs attract 200 applicants 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Blackpool are now three points behind Huddersfield in 21st and two points behind 22nd-placed Reading, but with the Terriers playing the Royals in the final game of the season it means the Seasiders go down. Blackpool drop to League One after Millwall loss 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z A review said she was "neglected from birth", but agencies were "not always aware of this" as she moved from East Sussex to Leeds and on to Blackpool. Agencies failed Blackpool woman starved to death by mother - report 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z It is a journey he is proud of - following a playing career taking in Wrexham, Stockport County, Blackpool, Bury and a short spell in the Premier League with Crystal Palace. '24 years as a black manager & nothing has changed' 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z "Mixed marriages were not massively common in London, but they were unheard of in Blackpool," Stephen says. Windrush: The Trinidadian who found happiness in a seaside resort 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z The couple won a rising star competition in Blackpool - but decided not to compete professionally again. Len Goodman obituary: From the East End to Strictly Come Dancing studio 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Knowing they needed to get a result to avoid becoming the first club to be relegated from the Championship this season, Blackpool got off to the worst possible start. Blackpool drop to League One after Millwall loss 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Blackpool Council said changes had "already been implemented". Agencies failed Blackpool woman starved to death by mother - report 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The bird had to be put down following the incident on Devonshire Road in Blackpool on Monday. Blackpool police investigate after man seen pulling seagull with lead 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach was stopped due to sudden strong winds. Passengers get stuck on UK's highest rollercoaster 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z To take part, he had to break a contract to judge the Blackpool championships - which clashed with the first TV show. Len Goodman obituary: From the East End to Strictly Come Dancing studio 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Blackpool rallied as the first half ticked down, with Morgan Rogers forcing Lions goalkeeper George Long into a fine save shortly before the hosts were awarded a penalty. Blackpool drop to League One after Millwall loss 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Karen Smith, Blackpool's director of adult services, said Clarke had "manipulated circumstances so her neglect was not apparent to ourselves and other agencies". Agencies failed Blackpool woman starved to death by mother - report 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Brambles Wildlife Rescue, which covers Blackpool, described the incident as "vile". Blackpool police investigate after man seen pulling seagull with lead 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z A Blackpool Pleasure Beach spokeswoman confirmed the ride was stopped "due to sudden changes in weather conditions". The Big One: Passengers rescued from UK's highest rollercoaster 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z A 3-1 home defeat by Cardiff on Friday left Blackpool second bottom of the table, seven points from safety. McCarthy leaves struggling Blackpool 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z There was more drama to come as Fiorini scored his first goal in over a year, and his first for Blackpool, courtesy of his drive from distance. Blackpool drop to League One after Millwall loss 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The Blackpool South MP, who chairs an all-party group with links to the gambling industry, has declared only one race meeting since he was elected in 2019. MP Scott Benton claims ways around hospitality rules 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z It's the same situation for Adam Royal, 25, who rents in Blackpool. Renting: Six out of 10 renters live in energy-inefficient homes 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Paul Maynard, a Conservative MP for Blackpool North and Cleveley, said people with the condition needed better support in preparing for adulthood. Cerebral palsy: Paul Maynard MP says he is mocked for being drunk 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The court was also shown footage of Williams arriving at a hotel in Blackpool. CCTV shows moment false rape claim woman buys hammer 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Stephen Dobbie, who had coached in a development role at Blackpool, was left with the unenviable task of keeping them in the division. Blackpool drop to League One after Millwall loss 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The 55-year-old had been found with a serious head injury outside The Manchester bar on the Promenade in Blackpool at about 19:00 GMT on Saturday, Lancashire Police said. Blackpool attack: Football fan dies after post-match brawl at pub 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z Blackpool is one of the worst areas in the country for rental homes with low energy EPC ratings. Renting: Six out of 10 renters live in energy-inefficient homes 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z A man is in a critical condition after an attack outside a bar in Blackpool, police have said. Blackpool attack: Man critically ill after assault near pub 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z When Dolan scored the winning goal against Blackpool last week, he produced a back-flip celebration to mark his fifth goal of the season. I visit Jez's grave every week - Blackburn's Dolan 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z The leader of Blackpool Council's Conservative group has resigned from the role after falling out with one of the town's Tory MPs. Blackpool Tory group leader resigns after MP fallout 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Lancashire Police earlier said it was working with both Blackpool and Burnley football clubs to establish what had happened. Blackpool attack: Football fan dies after post-match brawl at pub 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z The Air Accidents Investigation Branch investigated the incident, in Blackpool, so lessons could be learned. Pilot thought co-pilot who died in cockpit was joking - report 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Blackpool Council set up a market voucher scheme where households with children and pensioners could receive vouchers for fresh food from the local markets. Councils get more funds for vulnerable households 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z "You have to pick up your phone, open the app - and if you've forgotten to turn down the brightness, it's like Blackpool illuminations," she says. The tech helping people get a better night's sleep 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z He said he signed a letter of no confidence in Blackpool South MP Scott Benton and he was then suspended from the Conservative party so he subsequently stood down. Blackpool Tory group leader resigns after MP fallout 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Blackpool said they would be offering an open book of condolence from 16:00 GMT in the Moretti Lounge, giving supporters the opportunity to pay their respects. Blackpool attack: Football fan dies after post-match brawl at pub 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z The 57-year-old, who had passed a medical four months earlier, had agreed to join the the short journey aboard a G-BORL light aircraft around Blackpool Airport in June. Pilot thought co-pilot who died in cockpit was joking - report 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Last year, Jake Daniels of English second-division club Blackpool became the first active male professional soccer player in Britain to publicly say he’s gay. Czech soccer player Jakub Jankto comes out as gay 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Last year, Blackpool's Jake Daniels became the first professional player in the UK men's game for more than 30 years to come out while still playing. Czech midfielder Jankto comes out as gay 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Mr Benton said his focus was on serving the residents of Blackpool South. Blackpool Tory group leader resigns after MP fallout 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The Armfield Club, a Blackpool fans supporters club, tweeted it was "deeply saddened" that our good friend has passed away, adding he was "Blackpool through and through". Blackpool attack: Football fan dies after post-match brawl at pub 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z But he tells BBC Newsbeat he wouldn't be where he is without the clubs he started playing at in his hometown of Blackpool. Cost of living: Nightclub costs bigger threat than Covid, says report 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z The result leaves Wigan bottom of the table, despite drawing level with Blackpool on 26 points. Wigan draw at Blackburn in Maloney's first game 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z And Nottingham Forest had to defend itself after flying to and from Blackpool - 20 minutes each way - for a match in January. Innes FitzGerald: The teen turning down championships for the planet 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z "As ever, my focus will be on serving the residents of Blackpool South." Blackpool Tory group leader resigns after MP fallout 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Burnley said they were "shocked and saddened" by Mr Johnson's death, adding: "We share our thoughts and condolences with his family, friends and everyone at Blackpool Football Club." Blackpool attack: Football fan dies after post-match brawl at pub 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z Comfortable winners over Nottingham Forest in the previous round, Blackpool restricted Southampton to few early opportunities but will be disappointed with the manner of Saints' opener. Southampton survive Blackpool fightback in FA Cup 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Blackpool upset Nottingham Forest in the third round but they are in a relegation battle in the Championship, and are without a win in 10 league games. Chris Sutton's FA Cup predictions v Krept & Konan 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Blackpool are three points adrift of safety and without a win in the Championship since beating Coventry on 29 October. Blackpool appoint veteran boss McCarthy 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Blackpool have sacked head coach Michael Appleton after just seven months in charge, following a run of one win in 11 games. Blackpool sack Appleton after one win in 11 games 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The resort has two large ballrooms: one in the Winter Gardens and the other in Blackpool Tower, which has hosted BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing. Blackpool ideal for House of Lords move - Conservative MP 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Mr Sunak had a telephone conversation with Ms Sturgeon shortly after becoming PM, with the two political leaders meeting at the British-Irish Council in Blackpool in November. Rishi Sunak and Nicola Sturgeon to hold talks in Scotland 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Ruby Dawes, from Blackpool, paid for Evri to deliver a Christmas food parcel to her daughter in Belfast in November, but the package still hasn't arrived. Parcel giant Evri apologises for UK delivery delays 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has defended his club after they were criticised for flying to and from Blackpool for Saturday's FA Cup tie. Forest boss Cooper defends flight to Blackpool 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z The former Portsmouth, Oxford United and Lincoln City boss leaves Blackpool after winning seven games out of 29 during his second spell with the club. Blackpool sack Appleton after one win in 11 games 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Proposals to move the House of Lords to the Winter Garden ballroom in Blackpool should be considered by the government, one of the town's MPs has said. Blackpool ideal for House of Lords move - Conservative MP 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Watch highlights as Championship strugglers Blackpool humble Premier League side Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup third round. Blackpool stun Forest in FA Cup with 4-1 win 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z Emmanuel Dennis, making a rare start, curled a shot against the Blackpool bar in the first half, while Williams twice went close. Blackpool put four past Forest in FA Cup 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z Yet Frasers Group, which also owns Sports Direct, is turning a strong profit under a new chief executive, and opened 12 new Flannels stores in 2022, with further sites planned, including in Blackpool and Leeds. The high street shops thriving after a tough year 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 70s was found dead in Blackpool. Murder arrest after woman found dead in Blackpool on Boxing Day 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z While Jaywick in Essex and Blackpool are the country's most deprived areas, the northern part of Prestwood sits at the opposite end of the spectrum. Cost of living: The hidden poverty in England's least deprived area 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z Firefighters have been tackling a large blaze near Blackpool's seafront. Blackpool fire crews tackle blaze near Promenade 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z Cale stayed in the night shelter in Blackpool before being moved into a hostel. Youth homelessness: 'Shelters are full every night' 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The Spaniard lost his first game in charge against Sheffield United at the end of October, but they have now beaten Blackpool, QPR, Stoke and the Black Cats. West Brom beat Sunderland to move out of drop zone 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Her body was found at a house in Severn Road near Blackpool Pleasure Beach at 19:00 GMT on Boxing Day. Murder arrest after woman found dead in Blackpool on Boxing Day 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z He was found with injuries to the face and neck at a property on Brun Grove in Blackpool at about 08:15 GMT on Wednesday, said Lancashire Police. Man charged with attempted murder of Blackpool toddler 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Police also advised people to avoid the area around the popular Winter Gardens complex and Blackpool Promenade as crews dealt with the blaze. Blackpool fire crews tackle blaze near Promenade 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z While Rob continues his work in Blackpool, the local council says it has stepped up the support on offer ready for the winter and works closely with charities like his. Youth homelessness: 'Shelters are full every night' 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The episode which saw Bradley chase his long-suffering partner Rita Fairclough into the path of the tram in Blackpool was watched by 27 million people. TV tram that killed Coronation Street villain Alan Bradley saved 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Blackpool's Tramtown Museum needs to raise £2,500 by end of the year to rescue the tram. Museum bids to save tram that killed Coronation Street villain Alan Bradley 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z The pair were second from bottom on the leaderboard on Saturday in Blackpool but were not in the bottom two. Strictly Come Dancing: Kym Marsh tests positive for Covid 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Goodman started dancing when he was 19 and went on to win various competitions including the British Championships in Blackpool. Len Goodman stands down as judge on Dancing With The Stars 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z The remaining eight couples will take to the dancefloor in Blackpool next week. Strictly Come Dancing: Tony Adams withdraws with an injury 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z The tram was facing eviction from its old home and £2,500 was needed to move it to Blackpool's Tramtown Museum. TV tram that killed Coronation Street villain Alan Bradley saved 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Mr Sunak was the first prime minister to attend a meeting of the British-Irish Council, held this time in Blackpool, since 2007, and the first ever Conservative PM to take part. NI Protocol: UK-Irish relations have improved significantly - Irish PM 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z An average audience of 8.7 million viewers watched Saturday's special episode, broadcast from Blackpool. Strictly Come Dancing: Kym Marsh tests positive for Covid 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z The talks were held in Blackpool ahead of a meeting of the British-Irish Council. Nicola Sturgeon holds first meeting with PM Rishi Sunak 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z The event is taking place in Blackpool on Thursday and Friday. Rishi Sunak set to meet Irish PM amid Stormont stalemate 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z The pair met at the Conservative Party conference, in Blackpool in 1997 - a bleak period for the party recovering from an electoral battering, but a happier time for the young couple. Liz Truss: Who is the prime minister married to? 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z For example, many people living in Blackpool, which has eight of the 10 most deprived neighbourhoods in England, had a story of being let down. Poorer areas in England suffer most from GP shortage, study finds 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Blackpool forward Jake Daniels is currently the only openly gay male footballer at an English Football League club. World Cup in Qatar is 'disappointing', says Mead 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Pilot schemes looking to improve standards have taken place in Birmingham along with Hull, Blackburn, Blackpool and Bristol. Exempt housing system 'a complete mess' 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z It also apologised after announcing no services would pass through North Wales, Shrewsbury, Chester, Blackpool and Edinburgh. Avanti West Coast rail services axed amid strike action 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z However, they will need to vastly improve on this showing when they travel to Blackpool on Wednesday if they are to get their season going again. Birmingham win at Hull after goalposts cut to size 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z Conservative MP Scott Benton said a gang of youths had committed "hundreds of crimes" in Blackpool in recent weeks. Boy, 11, is Blackpool crime spree ringleader, MP says 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z He said she had travelled to Blackpool alone and stayed at a hotel, where she bought a Pot Noodle and chocolate from a nearby shop then stayed in her room watching YouTube on her phone. Eleanor Williams: Barrow sex trafficking claims 'a pack of lies' 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Blackpool resident Paul Smith lives in a flat that he worries puts him at serious risk. Private renters stuck in dangerous homes 'failed' by councils 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The 17-year-old Blackpool player said the decision would allow him to be "free and confident". Casillas deletes 'I'm gay' tweet saying he was hacked 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z Fellow Tory MP Scott Benton, who represents Blackpool South, has also said many of his constituents have "strong objections" to the process. Fracking will only resume with local consent, PM insists 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Blackpool Council described Mr Benton's comments as "uninformed" and "unhelpful", adding that the number of crimes in the area had dropped, although "some serious and impactful issues remain". Boy, 11, is Blackpool crime spree ringleader, MP says 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z And Scott Benton, the MP for Blackpool South, said "My constituents are understandably anxious about fracking returning to the Fylde coast." Jacob Rees-Mogg faces Tory anger over plan to buy local fracking support 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Blackpool Council said it inspected Paul's house in response to his complaint. Private renters stuck in dangerous homes 'failed' by councils 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z But the most daunting challenges will come in more deprived British towns like Blackpool, where support for the Conservatives may waver if energy bills skyrocket. Your Thursday Briefing 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z BLACKPOOL, England — The famed annual light show still illuminates the sky each night in the seaside town of Blackpool in England’s northwest, having survived the nationwide effort to conserve energy. Struggling Seaside Town Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z "The Youth Justice Partnership in Blackpool rightly takes a 'child first' approach to anti-social behaviour among children, but this does not mean that offending is taken lightly." Boy, 11, is Blackpool crime spree ringleader, MP says 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The pair met at the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool in 1997 - a bleak period for the party recovering from an electoral battering, but a happier time for the young couple. Liz Truss: Who is the next prime minister married to? 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z The record setting 20th signing was Blackpool winger Josh Bowler, in a deal believed to be worth about £4m. Forest set 21 player record but miss out on Batshuayi 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z The Changing Rooms star will pull the switch at the end of a concert in Blackpool Tower Ballroom on Friday. Blackpool Illuminations: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen to turn on lights 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z But the most daunting challenges will come in towns like Blackpool, already one of the most deprived in England, according to government statistics. Struggling Seaside Town Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z A deceased donor was found in early August and when Ms McLennan received the call, William was at Blackpool Pleasure Beach with his brother. Autistic kidney-row teen's transplant 'a success' 2022-08-30T04:00:00Z Strictly Come Dancing is to return to Blackpool after a two-year break, the BBC has confirmed. Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Show to return to Blackpool after Covid break 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Bowler signed for Blackpool in June 2021 and impressed in the Championship last term, scoring seven league goals. Forest set 21 player record but miss out on Batshuayi 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z The most famous other being in Blackpool tower, made recently more famous by Strictly Come Dancing. Cinema organs: Porth breathes new life into film music history 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z Blackpool South, where the popular Pleasure Beach amusement park stands, long supported the Labour Party but switched to backing the Conservative Party in the 2019 election that brought Boris Johnson to power. Struggling Seaside Town Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z A man who climbed Blackpool Tower to capture a once-in-a-lifetime selfie with the Red Arrows said the experience was "absolutely breath-taking". Man scales Blackpool Tower to capture Red Arrows selfie 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Ms James said the show's team "can't wait to get back to Blackpool". Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Show to return to Blackpool after Covid break 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Some places, including Portsmouth, Swansea and Blackpool will have no trains at all and there will be no services running north of Falkirk. Train strikes cause more disruption for passengers 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z A six-year-old boy has told of his delight at becoming the new voice of Blackpool Tower. Boy, 6, made new voice of Blackpool Tower 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z “And poverty in certain areas of central Blackpool are the worst they have ever been.” Struggling Seaside Town Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Aaron Edgar, senior attractions manager at Blackpool Tower, said the image was "extra special" and showcased Blackpool "in the best possible way". Man scales Blackpool Tower to capture Red Arrows selfie 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z "It's the icing on the cake to be able to confirm that we are returning to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom this year," she added. Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Show to return to Blackpool after Covid break 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z But few visitors will have noticed that, at the same time, Blackpool has taken on a new status - as an epicentre of children's homes. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z She said her son, who lives in Blackpool, is also being forced to pay for taxis from Wigan when he travels to the town to see his children. Bus strike leaves town's Skelmersdale residents stranded 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Once a thriving beachside resort, Blackpool has seen a steady decline in recent decades, as the popularity of destination vacations to more exotic locales took off and a once bustling tourism sector dwindled. Struggling Seaside Town Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z As she guides struggling families in Blackpool through their financial choices, Jill Kerr is fully aware of the seriousness of their situation. Cost of living: Are you missing out on unclaimed universal credit? 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Places including Blackpool, Portsmouth and Bournemouth have no train services at all and elsewhere people are being told only to travel by train if necessary. Train strikes: Disruption expected with latest rail walkouts 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z According to the Health Foundation, both men and women in Blackpool have the lowest healthy life expectancy in the UK. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z The famous comic, who died in 2018, performed benefit shows at The Grand Theatre in Blackpool in the 1970s when it was threatened with closure. Sir Ken Dodd statue unveiled at Blackpool theatre he helped to save 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z An erosion of support among northern, working-class towns like Blackpool would be a serious blow to the Tories, who benefited from a shift of loyalties away from Labour in Mr. Johnson’s landslide 2019 win. Struggling Seaside Town Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z "They are living hand-to-mouth, but when the hand gets to the mouth, it is empty," says Ms Kerr, advice services manager at Blackpool Citizens Advice. Cost of living: Are you missing out on unclaimed universal credit? 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z For example, there will be no trains into or out of Blackpool, Portsmouth and Bournemouth. Train strikes: People told not to travel by rail during walkouts 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Joe was also sent to a children's home in the heart of Blackpool aged 16. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z In 1972, the venue's owners Blackpool Tower Company wanted to demolish the theatre, which had declined from its 1930s and 40s heyday when it had seen appearances by Sir John Gielgud and Vivien Leigh. Sir Ken Dodd statue unveiled at Blackpool theatre he helped to save 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z Nigel Heckford was walking his dogs on Blackpool’s promenade on Monday, shortly after the news of Ms. Truss’s victory, and said the town’s decline made him fear for his young children. Struggling Seaside Town Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z It's a long way from Morris's perfectly ordinary upbringing in Blackpool, as the child of a firefighter and an NHS worker. Rae Morris: 'I was definitely, fully dropped' 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z While the Lionesses, seeking a first ever European crown, start as one of the favourites this time, it was a different story when the Euros came to Manchester, Blackburn, Blackpool, Preston and Warrington. When England's 'second-class sport' started to change minds 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z Almost all the children's homes in Blackpool are run by private companies. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Ryan Harvey, 22, suffered a head injury in the altercation in Central Drive, Blackpool, on Saturday evening. Ryan Harvey: Two men charged with murder after Blackpool assault 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z He said he had little faith that Ms. Truss, or the Conservative Party for that matter, could deliver the broad changes needed to restore a place like Blackpool. Struggling Seaside Town Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Michael Appleton begins his second spell as Blackpool boss against Reading more than nine years after his last game in charge of the Seasiders. Kompany's Burnley start at Huddersfield 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z A "Wild West" display will no longer be included in the Blackpool Illuminations after complaints it reinforced racial stereotypes about Native Americans. Blackpool Illuminations: Display replaced after racism claims 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z Blackpool Council has no control over how many children are placed in the town from other authorities - or how far from home they are. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Thomas Heaney, 32, of Cross Street, Fleetwood, who is also charged with assault, is due to appear before Blackpool Magistrates' Court later. Ryan Harvey: Two men charged with murder after Blackpool assault 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z “The issues Blackpool is already facing are probably going to get worse.” Struggling Seaside Town Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z The letters were exchanged between a young woman in Blackpool and an RAF commander stationed in Plymouth. Forgotten WW2 love letters found in wardrobe at empty home 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Tony Perry, a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, wrote to Blackpool Council last year with "deep concerns" about the tableau, which shows a totem pole and six men in headdresses. Blackpool Illuminations: Display replaced after racism claims 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z But Blackpool Council has no control over how many children are placed in the town from other authorities - or how far from home they are. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z On Sunday, members of the Tumbledown Veterans and Families Association marched to the cenotaph on Blackpool promenade. Falklands War 40th anniversary: PM praises 'daring and bravery' of veterans 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z The coronavirus crisis dealt another serious blow to Blackpool, leaving businesses struggling as tourism ground to a halt during nationwide lockdowns. Struggling Seaside Town Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Mrs Copley, who has a personal interest in World War Two, has since circulated details of the letters on local history groups in Blackpool in the hope of finding out more. Forgotten WW2 love letters found in wardrobe at empty home 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z "I'm very thankful to Blackpool Council who have been supportive and listened," he said. Blackpool Illuminations: Display replaced after racism claims 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z At the same time, Blackpool Council decided to change its planning rules. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Government minister Heather Wheeler has apologised after describing Birmingham and Blackpool as "godawful" places. Minister sorry for 'godawful' Birmingham and Blackpool comment 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z In places like Blackpool, leveling up has always been taking place “against the specter of austerity,” Mr. Webb said, which reduced the ability of local government to provide for people and respond to their needs. Struggling Seaside Town Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z There are now 17 such groceries around the country, with an 18th opening in Blackpool in a few weeks. Boris Johnson faces political and economic gales 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The former Leicester City, Blackpool and Walsall footballer said the process towards diagnosis began when his wife, Kim, noticed something was not right. Ex-footballer Colin Gibson urges testing after dementia diagnosis 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z That sentiment has been echoed by the Conservative MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys, Paul Maynard - the most outspoken local critic of the local "proliferation" of children's homes. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Speaking at a conference in London on Thursday, Mrs Wheeler, also an assistant government whip, is reported to have said: "I was just at a conference in Blackpool or Birmingham or somewhere godawful." Minister sorry for 'godawful' Birmingham and Blackpool comment 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Shop owners and residents of Blackpool are already feeling the pinch. Struggling Seaside Town Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Blackpool Dance Festival started in 1920 and hosts events including the British Open Championships across 13 days. Dancers' joy after returning to global tournament 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Daniels, a forward with English second-tier club Blackpool, announced in May that he is gay. Scottish referee Napier comes out as gay 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z He was one of those who objected to Outbound Care's plans to change the bungalow in north Blackpool into a children's home. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z In March Blackpool was one of 20 English areas chosen for regeneration as part of the government's levelling up agenda. Minister sorry for 'godawful' Birmingham and Blackpool comment 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z The authorities have vowed to maintain one of the town’s signature attractions, the Blackpool Illuminations light show, despite the concerns about surging energy costs. Struggling Seaside Town Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Pride of the Ring, in Blackpool on 11 June, will feature LGBTQ+ performers from across Britain - and follows the example of similar Pride-themed events that have taken place in the United States. Inside the UK's first Pride-themed wrestling show 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Both ended at the semi-final stage - the first in 2010 was settled by a chaotic 4-3 win for Blackpool at the City Ground, while hopes were dashed 12 months later by Swansea. Around the world four times in 23 years - Forest's long road back 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Part of his constituency spreads out several miles north from Blackpool. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Councillor Neal Brookes said: "There's no place for smuggled and counterfeit tobacco on the streets of Blackpool." Illegal tobacco worth £250k seized from Blackpool shops 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z One of the very first things he mentions is how happy he was about inspiring Jake Daniels, the 17-year-old Blackpool footballer, to come out. Josh Cavallo: Proud my coming out inspired Jake Daniels 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Many of those talents will be at Blackpool's Funny Girls cabaret venue this month for Pride of the Ring. Inside the UK's first Pride-themed wrestling show 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Last week, Blackpool footballer Jake Daniels, 17, became the first professional in the UK men's game for more than 30 years to come out while still playing. Gunning 'scared' but wants to be 'part of change' 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Many vulnerable young people from across the UK have ended up in children's homes in Blackpool in the past few years. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z The operation, part funded by National Trading Standards and HMRC, targeted retailers in the Blackpool area and uncovered hidden tobacco even when retailers had gone to extreme lengths to keep it concealed. Illegal tobacco worth £250k seized from Blackpool shops 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z They are now in kennels in Poulton-le-Fylde, south of Blackpool and they do not know when they will be reunited. Ukraine War: Families want pet quarantine rule change 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z The decision by Blackpool FC's Jake Daniels to come out is "incredibly brave and courageous", the chairman of the town's Pride festival has said. Jake Daniels is a role model for young people, says Blackpool Pride boss 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Daniels says his announcement comes at the end of what he says has been a "fantastic" season for Blackpool, during which he made his first-team debut and signed a first professional contract. Blackpool's Daniels comes out as gay 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z As a result, children have been sent from across the country to children's homes in Blackpool and adjacent areas. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z The 17-year-old forward is at the start of his career playing with second division club Blackpool, whose season has ended. English soccer player Jake Daniels says he is gay 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Among the locations being visited in England are the Eden Project, in Cornwall; the Lake District; Blackpool Tower; and venues from the 2012 London Olympics and 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth Games baton relay route through UK revealed 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z "It is absolutely amazing. What a legend! It is so exciting and we want to invite him to Pride Blackpool on 11 June." Jake Daniels is a role model for young people, says Blackpool Pride boss 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Blackpool's Jake Daniels said his decision to come out as the UK's only openly gay active male professional footballer was "a massive relief". Blackpool's Daniels comes out as gay 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Blackpool is one of the most deprived towns in England and a focus of the Johnson government's levelling-up agenda. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z This included 18 areas that were on the government's top priority list, including Knowsley and Blackpool. Levelling up just got tougher, says Michael Gove 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z Concerns had been raised over the welfare of some patients on the stroke unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Blackpool Victoria Hospital staff charged over patient mistreatment 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Daniels, who has been with Blackpool since the age of seven and now has a professional contract, made his first-team debut earlier this month. Jake Daniels is a role model for young people, says Blackpool Pride boss 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Ms Gray, of Blackpool, Lancashire, become one of the first in the UK to give birth following the treatment. Christie cancer patient gives birth to 'little miracle' baby 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Clive Grunshaw, the former Labour Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, warns that Blackpool was not the right place to send vulnerable young people from other parts of the country. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Darwin the Aldabra tortoise had been a popular attraction at Blackpool Zoo since its opening 50 years ago. Blackpool Zoo's 'irreplaceable' giant tortoise dies aged 105 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z However, other places such as Blackpool and Slough will miss out on the £1.08bn pot of money allocated by government. Thirty-one areas given cash to boost bus services 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z "Blackpool fans will have no issues whatsoever and will welcome him as a great future for our great club," he said. Jake Daniels is a role model for young people, says Blackpool Pride boss 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Regulators have lifted an order for the controversial wells near Blackpool to be capped with concrete. Cuadrilla given extra year to evaluate fracking wells 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z While Ofsted data shows five new homes were opened in Blackpool in the financial year from 2021, the council told us its new policy of tighter planning rules is now having an effect. Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool? 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z The Blackpool striker got in behind the home defence and delivered a dangerous low cross that flashed across goal but was just too far ahead of his strike partner Magennis. NI secure late friendly win in Luxembourg 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Mr Fox, an artistic director for a group of hotels in Blackpool, first came into contact with Vlad, aged 26, online and met him in the Polish city of Krakow on Friday. Ukraine: Brit finds refugee to host after Polish trip 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z "From a Blackpool fan point of view hopefully it gives him the freedom in his own mind to fulfil his ability and go on and be a really top player." Jake Daniels is a role model for young people, says Blackpool Pride boss 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Speaking to a Conservative Party conference in Blackpool, northwest England, Johnson claimed Putin was “terrified” that the example of a free Ukraine would spark a pro-democracy revolution in Russia. Boris Johnson: Russian win would bring ‘age of intimidation’ 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z Mr Johnson said: "I hope this will be home to many events for years to come, bringing people together from across the UK in the heart of Blackpool." Blackpool Winter Gardens: New £30m conference centre opens 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z So the activists gathered at the seaside in Blackpool were being told that an early poll isn't on the horizon. Tories to launch two-year election campaign in May, says Oliver Dowden 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z There is another Conservative conference in Blackpool on the same dates, which meant it was thought Mr Johnson would appear in Aberdeen via a video link or in a pre-recorded message. Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross withdraws call for Boris Johnson to quit 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z The production has also changed its performance name at venues including the Grand Theatre in Blackpool. Middlesbrough mayor says banning ballet over Russian name wrong 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z In January, Blackpool Council confirmed a formal safeguarding adults review would take place. Blackpool family 'broken' after mother starved daughter 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z Built on the site of a former car park, the centre is the first major development at the Winter Gardens since the Opera House was built in 1939, Blackpool Council said. Blackpool Winter Gardens: New £30m conference centre opens 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z In a speech to the party's spring conference in Blackpool, he said it would be a "seat-by-seat" battle. Tories to launch two-year election campaign in May, says Oliver Dowden 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z The current tour - which included classics such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker - kicked off in December and had already visited towns and cities across the UK, including Manchester, Sheffield, Blackpool, Hull, Nottingham and Liverpool. Ukraine crisis: Russian ballet company cancels remaining UK tour dates 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z Four days after bringing the bucket of soil to Porton Down they struck again, this time targeting the Conservative Party conference in Blackpool. The mystery of Anthrax Island and the seeds of death 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Operator ENI UK said "a number of small tar balls" had washed up on "a section of the Blackpool coast". Irish Sea oil pipe leak: Balls of tar wash up on Blackpool coast 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z It was financed by about £20m of government funding, with the remainder coming from the council and the Blackpool Entertainment Company. Blackpool Winter Gardens: New £30m conference centre opens 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z "It's just not financially viable," says John Donnellon, the CEO of Blackpool Coastal Housing, which manages the town's council homes. UK must move faster to insulate homes - climate chief 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z A row has broken out after Blackpool was likened to the scene of a nuclear meltdown by a councillor. Blackpool row breaks out after town likened to Chernobyl 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z A tin box believed to contain soil from the anthrax island was left at Blackpool Tower. The mystery of Anthrax Island and the seeds of death 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z A man has died and a second is critically ill after taking drugs at a gathering in Blackpool, prompting a warning to drug users by police. Blackpool drug death: Warning as man dies and second hospitalised 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Debbie Francis, chair of the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, said she hoped the new centre would "put Blackpool back on the map as one of the UK's premier conference and exhibition destinations". Blackpool Winter Gardens: New £30m conference centre opens 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z Hartlepool got a great result against Blackpool in the third round but this is obviously a much bigger test. Lawro's FA Cup predictions v Gassed Up host & Man Utd fan Mist 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z The remarks have been branded "sour grapes" and "disrespectful" by Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams. Blackpool row breaks out after town likened to Chernobyl 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z The Professional Darts Corporation will stage its first televised women's event in Blackpool on 24 July. PDC to televise first women's event 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z A Blackpool man, 64, has been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs. Blackpool drug death: Warning as man dies and second hospitalised 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Following the tourism boost from an extended Blackpool Illuminations last year, the council has already confirmed this year's event will run until January 2023. Blackpool Winter Gardens: New £30m conference centre opens 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z The result leaves Preston in 13th on 38 points, while Millwall move above Blackpool into 14th in the table on 37. Preston draw at Millwall after missed penalty 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z The deal would involve all authorities in the county, including Blackpool, working together to bid for government funding. Blackpool row breaks out after town likened to Chernobyl 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z A Fulham supporter has died after suffering a cardiac arrest which led to the Championship game against Blackpool at Craven Cottage being stopped for more than 40 minutes. Fulham fan dies after Blackpool game 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z The hosts had scored 22 goals in chalking up four successive wins in January, only six fewer than Blackpool's total for the entire season, and another emphatic win looked on the cards after Mitrovic's opener. Leaders Fulham held by Blackpool 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z He has attracted interest from Blackpool this month. Gambia v Cameroon: Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final – live! 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, teenager Joe Grey was the hero as League Two Hartlepool came from a goal down to stun Championship side Blackpool. Why it was another FA Cup classic on Saturday 2022-01-08T05:00:00Z He said that while Fylde was "a prosperous borough" Blackpool "looks like Chernobyl no matter how much money you put in there". Blackpool row breaks out after town likened to Chernobyl 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z FA Cup: League Two side Hartlepool have knocked out Blackpool from the division above, also coming from behind. Newcastle v Cambridge and more: FA Cup third round clockwatch – live! 2022-01-08T05:00:00Z Had a wonderful Wilson lob dropped in, rather than inches wide, Blackpool might have been blown away but, once play resumed after lengthy treatment for an unwell fan, they went toe-to-toe with the table toppers. Leaders Fulham held by Blackpool 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Natalie Hudson, chief operating officer at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said there was "very high demand" for services and "long waits" in emergency and urgency care departments. Covid: Critical incidents declared over staff shortages 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust - which serves Lancashire and South Cumbria - and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals among those to take action. Covid: Daily tests for key workers and lockdown food bartering in China 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z "So if this councillor wants to come to Blackpool, as he's clearly not been for a while, we can show and explain all the many things we are doing to regenerate the town." Blackpool row breaks out after town likened to Chernobyl 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, Blackpool NHS Trust was the latest to declare a critical incident due to demand and staff shortages. England sees no need for further restrictions – for now 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z The game was held up for more than 40 minutes just after the quarter-hour mark because of a medical emergency in the crowd, and Blackpool improved drastically after the resumption. Leaders Fulham held by Blackpool 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z That was an era in which sides would still play on Christmas Day too, with the last top-flight fixture in England on 25 December seeing Blackburn beating Blackpool 1-0 in 1965. The magic of a Premier League Boxing Day 2021-12-25T05:00:00Z An advert for Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Halloween event has been banned after the advertising watchdog ruled it was "likely to distress" children. Blackpool Pleasure Beach Halloween advert 'likely to distress children' 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Blackpool regularly hosts children for holidays from Belarus, where families are still suffering from the after-effects of Chernobyl. Blackpool row breaks out after town likened to Chernobyl 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z Ms McKinlay's inquest at Blackpool Town Hall was told he had punched and kicked staff and residents and had been physically aggressive towards his wife. Freckleton woman, 91, fatally attacked by fellow care home resident 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z The popular promenade is currently hosting the Blackpool Illuminations until January. Blackpool Tower evacuated after reports of smoke 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z "The Edwards told people they had moved to Morecombe or Blackpool or even Australia". Landscapers: The surreal suburban murders behind a TV drama 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Blackpool Pleasure Beach said it acknowledged the ASA's ruling "and will follow their recommendations in the future". Blackpool Pleasure Beach Halloween advert 'likely to distress children' 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z She added: "Our having that connection through the generosity of local charities and residents of Blackpool hosting children is just really deeply unpleasant and unnecessary." Blackpool row breaks out after town likened to Chernobyl 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z Mr Wilson, coroner for Blackpool and Fylde, said in the months before the attack, a mental health professional had recommended the man be placed in a specialist home for people with severe dementia. Freckleton woman, 91, fatally attacked by fellow care home resident 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z From headdresses to shoes, workers at Blackpool Grand Theatre have been weaving their sparkly magic. How a costume team makes 10,000 pantomime outfits 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z A section of Blackpool promenade has been closed after part of a building collapsed. Blackpool promenade shut after building partial collapse 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z Merlin Entertainments already owns six other attractions in the resort, including Blackpool Tower. Blackpool: Peter Rabbit attraction to open in resort in 2022 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Friends Anne Aitken and Pia Ashton, who work at a GP surgery in Blackpool, have been plunging in wheelie bins, jumping in farmyard water feeders, paddling with firefighters and wild swimming in the sea. Nurses brave cold water challenge for charity 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z In an interview with Sky News, Ms Nokes said the incident took place at a Conservative Party conference in Blackpool when she was the party's candidate for the Romsey and Southampton North constituency. Tory MP says she got silent treatment from some after Stanley Johnson claim 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z Blackpool are 10th in the Championship before Saturday’s clash with Swansea. De Bruyne isolating with Covid, Ogbonna out for season: football countdown – live! 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z She told Sky News that Mr Johnson had smacked her "on the backside about as hard as he could" at the event in Blackpool. Tory MP accuses PM's father Stanley Johnson of inappropriate touching 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z Blackpool Council said it would add to the family entertainment on offer on the resort's Golden Mile. Blackpool: Peter Rabbit attraction to open in resort in 2022 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Blackpool Council will support the establishment of the scheme, but it will be run independently, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Blackpool Council sets up cultural partnership to help Covid-hit arts sector 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z The rescue charity has revealed details of Friday morning's rescue, off the coast of Blackpool. Blackpool yacht rescue: Pair towed to safety in sudden storm 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z He’s one of only two survivors from Saturday’s 2-0 derby loss at Blackpool. Preston North End v Liverpool: Carabao Cup – live! 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z Because some areas like Blackpool have seen their populations fall, but others, like Tower Hamlets have seen them jump since then, the risk is that the money won't go where it needs to. Council tax bills could rise by £220, IFS warns 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z The attraction, which is due to open in spring, will be located next door to Madame Tussauds Blackpool, on the seafront. Blackpool: Peter Rabbit attraction to open in resort in 2022 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z In total, £2.3m was received by organisations in Blackpool from the government's Cultural Recovery Fund, while the council has given £300,000 to 73 cultural-led businesses through its own Business Recovery Fund. Blackpool Council sets up cultural partnership to help Covid-hit arts sector 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Its latest figures show that that life expectancy at birth for males in Blackpool is 74. Boris Johnson's conference speech fact-checked 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z And in Blackpool - the most deprived area of the country - that meant £43 less per person per year was being spent on key public-health services. Health funding cut said to threaten levelling up 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Around the nation towns like Blackpool, Skegness and Hastings have "really significant deprivation", he said. Prof Chris Whitty: Deprived coastal towns need redesign 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams said: "This new attraction will be another fabulous addition to Blackpool's growing portfolio of world-class attractions that are aimed at a family market." Blackpool: Peter Rabbit attraction to open in resort in 2022 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z The council said it hoped setting up Blackpool Cultural Partnership would play a key role "in developing a vision and maximising investment in the sector". Blackpool Council sets up cultural partnership to help Covid-hit arts sector 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z For females, life expectancy at birth is 79 in Blackpool and 84 in Ribble Valley. Boris Johnson's conference speech fact-checked 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z "I've spent more time on Blackpool promenade in the last six months than I have for years," she says. Little Boots says Abba's new live band is 'badass cool' 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z For Sue Mann, who works at Blackpool Transport, improving her literacy skills was a daunting prospect at first. 'I learned to read again to get a new job' 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Across the Irish Sea in Blackpool, another laundry firm is finding the going tough as well. 'A hotel without linen is not a hotel' 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z Visit Blackpool described the extension as a "tonic" for the gloom of lockdowns and Covid restrictions. Blackpool Illuminations 2021: Switch-on honour for Strictly's Ballas 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Mr Owen, from Blackpool, said his difficult experiences had inspired him to support other LGBT+ seafarers. Blackpool sailor's medal for LGBT maritime diversity work 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z Elsewhere, surge testing has taken place in Cheshire, Blackpool and Birmingham. Covid: South West to be offered extra support against rising cases 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z Details of the owner have not been shared, other than she was a hotel owner in Blackpool who moved to the island later in her life. LS Lowry: Man to auction painting 40 years after father 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z Like Lilliput, Blackpool Laundry makes its living from providing linen to hotels, NHS hospitals and ferry services. 'A hotel without linen is not a hotel' 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z A similar attempt last year to prolong the beloved display along Blackpool's world-famous Golden Mile was thwarted when the government announced a second national lockdown. Blackpool Illuminations 2021: Switch-on honour for Strictly's Ballas 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z More than 100,000 people lined the streets of Blackpool for the officer's funeral. Supt Gerry Richardson: Tribute to officer killed on duty 50 years ago 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z Her other TV roles included Murder on the Blackpool Express, which starred comic actor Johnny Vegas. Una Stubbs: Sir Cliff and Cumberbatch remember 'wonderful' actress 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z After restrictions were lifted in England, footfall in Blackpool rose to 120% of the town's pre-pandemic average, the Centre for Cities found. Covid: Blackpool tops post-lockdown footfall recovery list 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Lancashire Police said the men fell ill after apparently taking the drug separately in Blackpool. Blackpool drug warning: 'High-purity ecstasy' leaves two in hospital 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z He is due to appear at Blackpool Magistrates' Court later. Man charged after car hits pedestrians near Blackpool pier 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z The robbery unfolded when Sewell and his gang, from London, targeted a shop just yards from Blackpool's North Pier, which was bustling with visitors. Supt Gerry Richardson: Tribute to officer killed on duty 50 years ago 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z Jordan Banks was hit by lightning while he was playing in Blackpool in May. Jordan Banks: Stepdad saw boy hit by lightning, inquest hears 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z Using the example of Blackpool, the report shows how the areas of the town with the lowest male life expectancy are the same areas with the greatest concentrations of houses of multiple occupation. Seaside poor health overlooked, warns Whitty 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z Blackpool, Cheshire and Oxford City councils are a few of the councils currently receiving extra help after a rise in coronavirus cases. Covid: Support for councils facing rise in cases limited to five weeks 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z Blackpool Labour's David Colldash tweeted on Thursday that local MP Scott Benton accepting football tickets from a betting firm was like him accepting a free pasty. Blackpool councillor 'fat shamed' by MP over critical tweet 2021-07-17T04:00:00Z Adding up the football, tennis and horse racing, the Blackpool South MP received nearly £7,500 worth of tickets from the gambling industry. Ten MPs accept Euro football tickets from betting firms 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z Jordan was pronounced dead at Blackpool's Victoria Hospital nearly an hour later. Jordan Banks: Stepdad saw boy hit by lightning, inquest hears 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z She said Sandlin, of Queens Promenade in Blackpool, started giving her money to put credit on her phone and would "make me ring him" and "do awful things" down the phone. Woman speaks out over Elvis performer rape ordeal 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z His father and stepfather were applauded on to the pitch before Saturday's game in Blackpool. Jordan Banks: Charity match honours boy hit by lightning 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z More curl and dip than Blackpool roller coaster. 'A winning machine' - but how far can Italy go? 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z After the break he fired home with a similar low strike from outside the box as Blackpool completed their comeback. Blackpool win League One play-off final 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z You can find out more about the Imps boss by reading this interview he did with Ben Fisher ahead of tomorrow’s final against his former side Blackpool. Brentford v Swansea City: Championship play-off final – live! 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z Dylan's name appears on the wall of Blackpool's Opera House, alongside other acts to have performed there, such as comedians Little and Large and Roy Chubby Brown. Bob Dylan: 80 things you may not know about him on his 80th birthday 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z Sinclair, who played for Manchester City and Blackpool, said Saturday's match "was just a good way to celebrate his life". Jordan Banks: Charity match honours boy hit by lightning 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z A surprise, given the school is in the middle of Blackpool and only a few streets from the seafront. How schools are turning the tide on nature deprivation 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z For a team which were playing outside the top four leagues as recently as 2016-17, Lincoln City have certainly kept up their momentum, yet were undone after Blackpool put in a fine comeback. Blackpool win League One play-off final 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z The flag at Blackpool Town Hall was flown at half-mast in tribute to Jordan and Blackpool Tower and the Illuminations arches were lit up in red in homage to his beloved Liverpool. Jordan Banks: Sunday league clubs in tribute to lightning strike boy 2021-05-16T04:00:00Z The town is about 25 miles north-east of Blackpool. Major incident declared in Lancashire after suspected gas explosion 2021-05-16T04:00:00Z Jordan Banks was playing football on a field in Blackpool when a thunderstorm hit the area on Tuesday evening. Blackpool lightning strike: Jordan Banks's organs donated 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Jordan Banks was injured when a thunderstorm hit while playing football on a field in Blackpool on Tuesday. Blackpool lightning strike: Minute's silence for Jordan Banks 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Victory for Blackpool means they return to the Championship for the first time after their relegation from the second tier in 2014-15. Blackpool win League One play-off final 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z Jordan Banks was playing football in a field in Blackpool when he was killed on Tuesday evening. Jordan Banks: Sunday league clubs in tribute to lightning strike boy 2021-05-16T04:00:00Z Jordan Banks was injured when a thunderstorm hit as he was on a playing field in Blackpool on Tuesday evening. Blackpool lightning strike: Family tribute to Jordan Banks 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z The flag at Blackpool town hall flew at half-mast in tribute to Jordan and Blackpool Tower and the Illuminations arches were lit up in red in homage to his beloved Liverpool. Blackpool lightning strike: Jordan Banks's organs donated 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z The flag at Blackpool town hall flew at half-mast in tribute to Jordan and Blackpool Tower and the Illuminations arches were lit up in red in homage to his beloved Liverpool FC. Blackpool lightning strike: Minute's silence for Jordan Banks 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z That goal, however, came following a good first passage of play from Lincoln as they stretched Blackpool out having quickly worked the ball down the wing. Blackpool win League One play-off final 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z Later in the day a convoy of cars and trucks will drive the length of Blackpool Promenade. Jordan Banks: Sunday league clubs in tribute to lightning strike boy 2021-05-16T04:00:00Z The leader of Blackpool Council, Lynn Williams, said the whole town was "devastated". Blackpool lightning strike: Family tribute to Jordan Banks 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z The work on the period plasterwork ceiling was made possible thanks to a £764,000 grant from the Government's Culture Recovery Fund, together with funding from Blackpool Council. Covid: Blackpool Tower Ballroom gets £1.1m refurb 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z The child was injured when a thunderstorm hit as he was on a playing field in Blackpool on Tuesday evening. Blackpool lightning strike: Tributes paid to killed boy 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z Blackpool levelled with 10 minutes to go until half-time when Dougall fired a low drive into the Lincoln net and celebrated immediately in front of their supporters behind the goal. Blackpool win League One play-off final 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z The child was struck on the field in the Common Edge Road area of Blackpool shortly after 17:00 BST when a thunderstorm hit the Lancashire town. Blackpool boy struck by lightning on playing field 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Defeat for Northampton against Blackpool will guarantee their relegation, while a win might not be good enough to keep them up depending on results elsewhere. Brighton v Leeds, Championship relegation battle and more – live! 2021-05-01T04:00:00Z Niagara Falls and Blackpool Tower were lit orange to raise awareness of acute myeloid leukaemia. Azaylia Cain: Attractions illuminated for baby with leukaemia 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z Blackpool South's MP Scott Benton said he was "incredibly sorry to hear this tragic and heartbreaking news". Blackpool lightning strike: Tributes paid to killed boy 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z The club last played second-tier football 60 years ago and, after their dream opening at Wembley, they looked well placed to make their return by stunning a resilient Blackpool defence. Blackpool win League One play-off final 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z League One: In the game they’re all talking about, Blackpool have become the latest side to throw a spanner in the works of Sunderland’s automatic promotion push. Newcastle v West Ham plus EFL latest: Saturday clockwatch – live! 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z A spokesman for Blackpool Opera House, where Mrs Brown's Boys are in the diary from 14-16 June, said they were "awaiting an update from the show's promoters". Tickets still being sold for June shows that can't take place as planned 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z The Blackpool Tower is lighting up in orange tonight in support of 8-month-old Azaylia Cain and to help raise awareness of acute myeloid leukaemia. Azaylia Cain: Attractions illuminated for baby with leukaemia 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z The Britain's Got Talent winners had come from London and Essex to the event in Blackpool - a similar journey to the duke himself. Prince Philip on royal duty: In his own words 2021-04-10T04:00:00Z |
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