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Julia Bennett

Editor of Lytham St Annes Express and Women's Writer of The Gazette, Blackpool

Julia Bennett is the editor of the Lytham St Annes Express and women's writer for The Gazette, Blackpool.

She is also a regular writer of food and theatre reviews for JPI Media's North West titles.

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One Moment for One Crew: Lytham St Annes RNLI take part in a special photo moment to mark the charity’s 200th anniversary year. Photo: Wayne Gater Snaps

This is why RNLI volunteers gathered for a special photo shoot at exactly 6.24pm

Great value for money at the Bay Horse in Thornton

We tried a revamped pub that's fantastic value for family meals

Peppa, along with her family and friends, go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party in a new show coming to Edinburgh soon.

My daughter was mesmerised by the neon puppets at Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out

CBeebies Land celebrates its 10th anniversary

I took my daughter to CBeebies Land and she was starstruck by Bluey and Bingo

Thornton Lodge

We visited this pub and were thrilled to still see pigs in blankets on the menu

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book at The Grand Theatre, Blackpool

We loved the enchanting puppets and songs in Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book

San Marcos, Topping Street, Blackpool

We tried San Marcos in Blackpool - and it's got plans to open another venue

Cinco's Mexican restaurant in Poulton

We tried Cinco's Mexican restaurant and loved the fiesta feeling

Lowther Pavilion's Jack and the Beanstalk panto 2023. Photo: Claire Griffiths

Lowther Pavilion panto is a Christmas cracker

Encore Singers

Christmas songs galore with choir concert date

Garry Hoyle (left) and David Ferrier who are taking on the World's Toughest Row in their boat, Molly Moo

Meet the duo taking on 'World’s Toughest Row' in boat called Molly Moo

Water's Edge pub, St Annes, following its revamp in 2023

I visited a revamped St Annes pub - and was amazed by the jaw-dropping cakes

Dave Whitwoth, from DWS Support Services, with two choir members from Encore Singers at the presentation of a cheque for £565.

Feel festive with a Christmas concert by this Fylde coast choir

Long lost cousins Reece Slater and Angy Smith have been reunited

Long-lost cousins reunite in the most unexpected place

Encore Singers

Encore Singers concert date for 'an uplifting evening of song'

Harry Ramsden's, Blackpool

It’s Illuminations season - so we tried some fish and chips with a twist

Former Corrie star lands in resort for official Take That musical Greatest Days
Belt out the hits from Take That, add some 90s nostalgia and a heart-warming story of friendship, and you’ve got yourself a feel-good musical that really does ‘Shine’.
Julia Bennett

The Venue at Cleveleys

Dining Out: Great value children's menu at The Venue, Cleveleys

Opening night of Lytham Festival 2023. Credit: Lytham Festival

Lytham Festival: Jamiroquai brings party vibes on cosmic opening night

Homes and interiors influencer Tara Slinger, from Lytham, pictured in her newly decorated office space at home

This is how a Fylde coast interior design influencer transformed her home office

The A Stars, a group for families with children with autism, are trying to raise funds for room hire and equipment.

Mums set up new play group for children with autism

Karly Tuck, from Blackpool, is passionate about reading with young children in her role as childminder and Literacy Champion

Three Literacy Champions who've got their own amazing stories to tell

Sue Shakespeare, a hiker from Lytham, is tackling two tough ultra-marathon hikes this year – continuously covering 100km in under 30 hours each time – to help raise vital funds for people living with cancer

This mum plans to tackle 100km with no sleep - just short stops to change socks!

New Arctic fox cubs in the den at Wild Discovery at Ribby Hall Village

These new zoo arrivals certainly have the cute factor

Man and macaw by Alan Cameron

Stunning snapshots of life taken by local photographers

Hex Gregson, who lives in Bispham, unveiled a topiary-inspired dress following a trip to Levens Hall and Gardens.

Student unveils topiary-inspired dress in world’s oldest topiary garden

Poulton Gala Queen-elect Imogen Swarbrick (pictured in the black and white top) with some of her retinue of princesses at the fundraising event

New music festival announced for Poulton Gala weekend

Representatives from Sam's Place were presented with a cheque following a concert by Encore Singers at Poulton Methodist Church

Encore Singers raise an incredible £1,000 for charity at coronation concert
A women’s choir raised more than £1,000 for a Blackpool charity at a concert to mark the King’s coronation.
Julia Bennett

Peter Wright and Chris Lowry with books donated to the Community Grocery in Blackpool

Big book giveaway launches in Blackpool

FY Wingz crew celebrate their first place win at the UDO British championships

These are the Blackpool dancers preparing for world championships

Some of the winners from the North Fylde Photographic Society awards night

Six incredible moments captured on camera by Fylde coast photographers

Archery star Evie Finnegan, 16, from Lytham

Bullseye for archery star Evie as she aims for European championships

The Highlands pub in Bispham

The Highlands review: Major revamp for promenade pub

Victoria Cross, from Lytham, who is a senior associate solicitor at Napthens

How this high flying mum juggles top career with family life

Lytham Anonymous Players present Agatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders

Special message for Fylde theatre group from 'Agatha Crusty' writer

Encore Singers

Search for two people who came to the rescue of singer after she broke her ankle

South Africa's Ernie Els lifts the Claret Jug and celebrates winning the 2012 Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club in 2012

How to follow in footsteps of legends at Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club

A team of golfers enjoy a previous St George’s Charity Golf Day

St George’s Charity Golf Day is ready to tee off

Esther Parkinson, 48, from St Annes, is taking part in her tenth Great Manchester Run

Woman with incurable breast cancer shares special way to support The Christie

John Tunnicliffe preparing for his charity wing walk for MDUK

Dad will be strapped to top of Boeing Stearman aircraft at 140mph - this is why

Merlin attractions in Blackpool, including Blackpool Tower Circus, Peter Rabbit: Explore and Play, Madame Tussauds and Sea Life Blackpool

Our guide to enjoying Blackpool's Merlin attractions this Easter

Fylde Youth Climate Conference at Blackpool Sixth

Blackpool teens on eco-mission for greener future

Children audition for roles in Ensemble Theatre's production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Grand Theatre. Pictured are Andy Vitolo, Sharon Slate and Rebecca Whitaker.

Behind the scenes pictures of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang auditions

Friends of Anchorsholme Park, including Coun Paul Galley (second from left), at a previous park event

Fun fair heading to Anchorsholme Park for Easter

Blackpool Bubble Rush in aid of Brian House Children's Hospice at Lawson's Showground

In pictures: Fun galore at Blackpool Bubble Rush

Streetlife’s Big Sleepout was officially opened by (left to right) Anna Blackburn, managing director of event sponsor Beaverbrooks, actress and singer, Jodie Prenger, and the Mayor of Blackpool, Coun Kath Benson. Pic: Claire Griffiths

In pictures: Corrie star Jodie Prenger opens Blackpool's annual Big SleepOut

Last year's parade during Poulton Gala

All you need to know about the return of Poulton Gala

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