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Showtime Blackpool museum success as visitor numbers hit 10,000
Blackpool
"The response to Showtown has been overwhelming positive – lots of nostalgia, fun, laughter and smiles"
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Life in remote Lancashire village with church, historic pub and people at its beating heart
Things to do in Lancashire
Belmont is a one-off in terms of quintessential British countryside villages, with rolling hills and quiet surroundings
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A few streets from Blackpool's £21m cinema extravaganza, a 'different' experience is still going strong
Blackpool
"Ours is more of a experience, well both are experiences, but there's a slightly different atmosphere with ours. Hopefully we can work alongside one another"
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OAK FEST line-up: Full details as Kate Nash to headline much-loved Accrington festival
Accrington
OAK FEST will also take in performances from the likes of Reece Turnball and Jessica Winter
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Eurovision fan zone coming to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort to cheer on local favourite
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Olly Alexander lived behind the Pleasure Beach and visiting most days - now he is representing the UK at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest
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Lancashire glamping site with its own private hot tub adored by A-list celebs
Rossendale
It still provides all the fun of camping, but with a touch of luxury
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Popworld Blackpool is hosting a doggy disco with puppuccinos and ball pits
Blackpool
The 'first of its kind’ family friendly event will have lots of stuff to get the dogs and humans entertained
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Historic Lancashire village with 'hidden beach' named among poshest in UK
Lancashire
Hightown has a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, and with a population of 2,000 there’s a quiet buzz to it
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Tuck shop owners become TikTok's most unlikely stars - but viral fame has its down sides
Nelson
"Let's try and promote the area because there's a lot of people struggling, there's a lot of people who need help."
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach Big One to get 'even bigger' in UK's tallest rollercoaster bid
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
New signage has already been erected at the rollercoaster’s queue line
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'Hidden gem' in Lancashire with its own beach, play area and pub
Preston
There's something for everyone to enjoy
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Southport Pleasureland unveils 'UK first' themed area as it prepares to reopen
Southport
Steampunk Bay is the UK’s only steampunk theme park
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Alton Towers 'to charge more' on sunny days in major change
Your Money
Merlin Entertainments, which also runs Legoland, Thorpe Park and Madame Tussauds, is introducing "dynamic pricing" so prices can respond faster to weather and demand
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Lauren James joins Fun Football squad as ambassador
What's On News
The project provides free football coaching across the country
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The key 2024 dates all Blackpool Pleasure Beach fans need to know
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The amusement park has revealed what's in store for 2024 - including a Twilight Thrills event this weekend
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Children could see their poems displayed across rail network
What's On News
Entries are being invited from children aged five to 13
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Blackpool Zoo joy as two elephants pregnant and due to give birth this year
Blackpool Zoo
"This announcement is a historic moment for Blackpool Zoo and it is testament to an incredible amount of work that has taken place over the last decade"
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Blackpool named UK's most popular and affordable staycation spot
Blackpool
The iconic Lancashire resort beat the likes of Scarborough and Weston-Super-Mare to bag the number one spot
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BBC Bargain Hunt stars bring stage show to Southport in week of Easter fun
Southport
Visit Southport has unveiled seven egg-citing events for you to take part in over Easter in Southport, including a no-holds-barred stage show from Philip Serrell, Charlie Ross and Christina Trevanion
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You can get up to 30% off theme park and attraction tickets for Easter
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Discount voucher codes will work between now and April 12
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Sir David Attenborough immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds Blackpool
Blackpool
Sir David’s doppelganger can now be viewed by visitors in a brand-new area created especially for the figure
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The 'awesome' TikTok famous Manchester Airport pub where you can spot planes
Manchester Airport
The Airport Pub is incredibly family-friendly and has embraced the theme when it comes to keeping kids entertained
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Cadbury World sets date for opening of its new ride
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The attraction features 29 pods and liquid chocolate on an interactive journey
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Play data shows impact Glastonbury news has had on headliners
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There are winners and losers after the line-up was announced
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BBC Radio 2 in the Park is heading to Preston as dates confirmed
The two-day event will take place at Moor Park and feature music from some of the world’s biggest stars
'A coach to Blackpool for less than a fiver led me to uncover the hidden gems'
Blackpool
"It’s got everything you could want from a coastal resort: piers, a world-famous tower, huge beaches, arcades...the list goes on"
BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Preston: how to get tickets, dates and venue
Preston
Some of the world's most-loved pop acts are set to descend on the city for the biggest music event outside London
Alton Towers launches £11 ticket deal for parents and kids
In The News
The theme park has brought back a deal that will save families and thrill-seekers a considerable amount of money this summer
Blackpool Carnival cancelled for second year in a row 'due to lack of support'
Blackpool
Organisers have apologised and say they are 'working tirelessly' to ensure the carnival goes ahead in 2025
Blackpool
Glamping site in the Lancashire countryside with cosy pods, hot tubs and a chippy van
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping is just 15 minutes from Blackpool and is proving popular with mums and dads
Blackpool rock 'under threat' from cheap Chinese imports and lack of skilled workers
Blackpool
"Back in the day, there would have been about 30 manufacturers and now there's 10. Next year, it will almost certainly be eight. It's not something that's sustainable."
BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Preston: how to get tickets, dates and venue
Preston
Some of the world's most-loved pop acts are set to descend on the city for the biggest music event outside London
BBC Radio 2 in the Park is heading to Preston as dates confirmed
BBC
The two-day event will take place at Moor Park and feature music from some of the world’s biggest stars
Alton Towers launches £11 ticket deal for parents and kids
In The News
The theme park has brought back a deal that will save families and thrill-seekers a considerable amount of money this summer
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Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Poulton industrial estate fire latest as crews work through night to tackle huge blaze
The fire broke out on Aldon Road and people were told to keep doors and windows closed if they could smell smoke
'We never want to leave the UK again after going on holiday and getting stuck in Dubai'
Manchester Airport
Alison Shah and Richard Kay decided to take matters into their own hands after being told they faced a 12-day wait for a flight home
BBC Radio 2 in the Park is heading to Preston as dates confirmed
BBC
The two-day event will take place at Moor Park and feature music from some of the world’s biggest stars
Coleen Nolan supported by fans as she admits 'you'd be ashamed of me'
Coleen Nolan
"I cried and I was like 'I can't go on'"
Mum's warning after 'almighty bang' as she drove to McDonald's with daughters
Southport
Jennie believes that the damage was caused by a pellet gun but this has not been confirmed by police
Ryanair
Ryanair launches flash sale with flights from £12.99 to Spain, Italy, Morocco and Croatia
Bookers can bag 20% off all flights on travel up until the end of June with prices starting from 99p
M6 tragedy as woman dies after falling from bridge near Preston
M6
The motorway was closed northbound for nearly five hours between junctions 32 and 33
Suspect named after schools put on lockdown following 'man with gun' reports
Skelmersdale
Harry Daley, of Bankfield, Skelmersdale has been remanded into custody to appear before magistrates this morning
Glamping site in the Lancashire countryside with cosy pods, hot tubs and a chippy van
Blackpool
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping is just 15 minutes from Blackpool and is proving popular with mums and dads
Blackpool rock 'under threat' from cheap Chinese imports and lack of skilled workers
Blackpool
"Back in the day, there would have been about 30 manufacturers and now there's 10. Next year, it will almost certainly be eight. It's not something that's sustainable."