Blackpool

Woman goes into labour playing bingo - and has baby in the car park

Charlene Downes. She disappeared 20 years ago today in Blackpool and a murder inquiry continues

£100,000 reward on offer 20 years since schoolgirl vanished

Quest clothes shop employee Gardiner Dick struts his stuff on BBC breakfast news
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Quest for soul: Falkirk clothes shop worker Gardiner cuts a rug on telly news

Romany Shaw is still in the running to become Miss Teen Great Britain 2024
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Denny girl could be Blackpool bound for Miss Teen Great Britain grand final

The Red Arrows have a busy weekend of displays, including the Clacton Airshow

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this weekend

Two thrill-seekers have taken the ultimate selfie with the red arrows

Thrill-seekers take ultimate selfie up Blackpool Tower with Red Arrows

Coleen Nolan has been fined for speeding in Blackpool

Coleen Nolan fined £900 days after announcing cancer diagnosis

Going Green: Warmer waters aren’t healthy for our wildlife

Most affordable coastal towns for retirement in the UK revealed

Chloe McNaughton, from Airth, is Miss Junior Teen Falkirk and will take part in the finals of the Miss Junior Team Great Britain later this year.

Airth teen secures place in grand final of Miss Junior Teen Great Britain 2023

Unison Kinneil Band are headed to Blackpool for the competition this weekend.

Two Bo'ness bands head to Blackpool for championships this weekend

Blackpool Zoo is on the lookout for 'seagull deterrents'

Zoo to recruit human seagull deterrents - how to apply

New Brighton’s promenade miles of amazing views, as well as a lovely beach and the UK’s longest promenade

20 best and worst seaside towns ranked by The Telegraph

Ollie the emu turned 40 on Monday March 20, making him one of the oldest of his kind.

One of the world’s oldest emus has celebrated his 40th birthday

Taz and the Maniacs release their new single Blue Light Shining Through the Blinds on Friday

Falkirk troubadour Taz used illuminating experience in Blackpool to pen new song

Blackpool has been named as the UK’s best budget staycation destination.

Poll ranks top UK budget staycation during the cost of living crisis

7,000 jobs will be on offer

Haven Holidays announces more than 7,000 jobs available across UK

The 'blue plaque' commemorating Rishi Sunak's Fixed Penalty on Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool.

Pranksters erect blue plaque at spot where PM was hit with £100 fine

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Britain's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, leaves 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on January 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Over 110 projects to benefit from government levelling up fund

The garden in Bo'ness is turned into a winter wonderland

Bo'ness garden festive lights

Strictly Come Dancing returned to the iconic Blackpool Tower ballroom on Saturday night

Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool: Craig Revel Horwood gives first 10

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Blackpool week songs and routines - including Amy Winehouse, Rihanna and more

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: songs and routines for Blackpool week

The show will start at 8pm tonight.

The Martin Lewis Money Show: How to watch on TV

Liz Truss today sacked chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Photo: Getty

Fracking site renamed ‘Liz Truss Career Memorial’ on Google Maps

Kelly Firth took her grandson's on a trip to Blackpool using the winnings.

‘It was a sign’: Daughter wins lottery using dead mum’s numbers

There is no confirmed start date yet for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 (Pic: BBC)

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: how to apply for tickets & live show dates

Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Hot Ice Show - Rapture

The ‘rapture’ of a trip to Blackpool and the world famous Hot Ice Show

Three expands its 5G mobile network in 86 rural and coastal locations across the...

A beautiful beach sunset (photo: Parkdean)

Revealed: The best UK beaches to watch the sunset and expert reveals top tips fo...

The talented footballers and coaches of Falkirk Community Foundation 2012 seven-a-side squad

Magnificent display in Blackpool from seven young Falkirk footballers

Why buying their own home is so much harder for women

Paul Turner's daughter had her driving test cancelled because of tiny specks of pencil eraser in the car

Learner driver fails test over pencil rubber shavings on car floor

Travelodge is looking to fill thousands of positions across the UK this year, ranging from summer holiday cover to new hotel openings (Photo: Shutterstock)

The weird items left behind by guests at Travelodge - including a dog called Bey...

A breath of fresh sea air with a coastal break

Stenhousemuir husband and wife Brian and Tricia Stewart are celebrating their Golden Wedding. Contributed.

Stenhousemuir couple celebrate Golden Wedding

Linlithgow walking football aces are pictured after the over-60s trophy presentation (Submitted pic)

Walking footballers excel in Blackpool

Testicular cancer tends to mostly affect men between 15 and 49 years of age (Photo: Shutterstock)

Testicular cancer symptoms and treatment explained - as Lincoln manager Michael ...

'Courageous young man': boy, 9, killed after being struck by lightning named

Police attended the playing field where the young boy was struck by lightning (JPIMedia)

Boy, 9, killed after being ‘struck by lightning’ on football field

Our theatre staff striving to stay open now should all take a bow

The Scottish Government has updated the advise regarding face coverings. Picture ; John Devlin

Nicola Sturgeon announces new face coverings update for Scottish work places

Lancashire is the latest county set to be put under local lockdown restrictions, following the North East of England, as coronavirus cases continue to rise (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the areas of Lancashire that will soon be under local coronavirus rest...

Under the new trial, people will be discouraged from attending A&E, instead being directed to call 111 first. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Trial will ask patients to call 111 before going to A&E - here's how it will wor...

Will you be watching this year? (Photo: PA)

Here’s how the new Strictly Come Dancing series will work this year - and the st...

New book celebrates 100 great things about the British seaside

These are the most - and least - affordable seaside homes