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Rare photos show tragic Hollywood sex symbol at lost Blackpool attraction
Blackpool
Crowds flocked to watch the huge film star switch on Blackpool illuminations
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The changing face of Blackpool's Golden Mile over 50 years in 43 fascinating photos
Blackpool
Photographs taken between 1950 and 2000 capture the changes to Blackpool's iconic promenade
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10 Coronation Street stars who look barely recognisable from their debut on the ITV soap
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Some of the characters have seen changes as dramatic as the soap's storylines
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Only true Cumbrians will recognise these expressions
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Test your knowledge of the Cumbrian dialect with our quiz
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22 fabulous Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool week performances through the years
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Take a quickstep down memory lane with these throwbacks to some of the best Strictly Come Dancing performances in Blackpool
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Blackburn, the home of the world's first Western film with a 'baffling' narrative
Blackburn
The first ever western film was created in Blackburn by local filmmakers Mitchell and Kenyon in 1899
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Burnley FC's rich history as eight rare photos come to light
Burnley
A Clarets Collected exhibition will launch in Burnley Library on November 3
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Can you spot yourself in these brilliant pictures of Lancashire's legendary markets through the decades
Things to do in Lancashire
Markets are a mainstay in the county to this day
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The Blackpool landlord who fought the 2007 smoking ban and nearly lost everything
Blackpool
Hamish Howitt racked up huge fines and costs but his campaign was described as "silly, misguided and pointless"
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A bungled Blackpool jewellery heist that turned the resort into a gruesome bloodbath
Blackpool
“He was too brave. He just kept coming.”
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19 stunning autumn images of Lancashire from across the last decade
Lancashire
Let's take a little step back in time to view Lancashire in autumn over the last few years
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New campaign urges talented young people to stay in Cumbria
Cumbria
It's hoped that by promoting career and study opportunities, more young people will choose to remain in the vibrant county
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Dedicated couple who ran famous Southport nightclub where The Beatles and Cilla Black partied
Southport
Eileen and Joe Ruane built the nightclub up from nothing
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Strictly Come Dancing's best Blackpool moments and most iconic dance routines
Blackpool
Look back at some of the best moments and most iconic dance routines to take place in the famous Tower Ballroom over the years
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My experience of living in a Blackburn pub when locals were packed with regulars
Blackburn
Those of us of a certain age and above will fondly remember the days before the demise of so many of our local pubs
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Fascinating images of Lancashire and Cumbria in times gone by given digital treatment
Preston
The vast archive features pictures taken between 1895 and 1965 across the North West
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach's 100 year old ride that was once classed as public transport
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The Big Dipper at Blackpool Pleasure Beach has turned 100 years old
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Cost of living supermarket boost with £175 voucher per household this October
Local News
Each council decides how to spend their Household Support fund
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Support for mums and babies harmed by negligence during childbirth
Partner Stories
CNCI has secured significant compensation awards for both mothers and babies who have suffered injury at the time of birth
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Begin your own Runshaw story at Year 11 Enrolment Days 2023
Education
The exciting events are designed to get you all set up and ready for your first day at college or Sixth Form
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Long lost chippy menu sparks memories of 45p meals and 12p pies
Merseyside News
Only 8p for a portion of chips
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Can you recognise these M6 service stations in Lancashire and Cumbria?
Lancashire
We all have our favourite one, but can you identify and name the M6 services pictured in our quiz?
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Lost Blackpool Pontins camp where generations of families went on holiday
Blackpool
"When evening falls on Blackpool, and illuminations switched on, the camp swings into high powered entertainment"
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Eleventh hour bid to overturn Government go ahead for new Cumbria coal mine
Environment
Friends of the Earth and South Lakes Action on Climate Change are exhausting every avenue possible
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The man was 'staring at a Y9 pupil' and then followed her to school
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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
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Blackpool Council is giving away ten pairs of the First Rider tickets
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