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Royle Estate Agents, Poulton-Le-Fylde

Period house in Albion Avenue bursting with character and charm

St Wulstans and St Edmunds school nativity, 2007

39 memories of Christmas Nativity plays in the 90s and 00s

Children signing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" for their concert at Ashcroft Day Nursery, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, 2002

31 adorable pics of Xmas Nativities at '90s & '00s Preston and Blackpool schools

Susan Eve Estate Agency, Fylde Coast

Immaculate house for sale on Norbreck Road with 3 beds and landscaped gardens

A scene from October 1968

Moments in time capture Blackpool's bygone beach and promenade days

The winning dessert.

The £15 Lancashire "showstopper" dessert everyone should get for Christmas

The first section few sections of Blackpool Tower were in place in this 1893 photo. It's foundation stone had been laid and construction was well-underway. Its familiar design was modelled on Eiffel Tower. The Mayor of Blackpool John Bickerstaffe had been to Paris and was so impressed he commissioned its construction

11 historic Blackpool Tower pictures which show its construction

Alfie Boe believes Die Hard is a Christmas film and has teamed up with Disney + to prove it. Credit: Doug Peters/PA Wire

Alfie Boe teams up with Disney+ to prove that Die Hard IS a Christmas film

A new nationwide study from webuyanycar has revealed the top pet peeves on UK roads

From tailgating to middle lane hoggers, research reveals the most annoying habit...

Homes and Gardens

Transform your conservatory into a cosy Christmas living space.

Sagars Conservatory Roof Insulation offers the solution for summer and winter
Transforming your conservatory into an additional room can give homeowners the scope to create much needed additional space this Christmas.

Entwistle Green - Blackpool Sales

Superb house for sale on Poulton Old Road with living space over three floors

Duncan Raistrick, Blackpool

Spectacular pictures of detached house in Division Lane with a 180ft long garden

Gary Hemming CEO of ABC Finance

Beating the slowing property market with savvy renovations

Tiger Sales & Lettings, Blackpool

Sensational semi-detached house for sale with a summer house and bar

By using your garden as a resource you can create some simple, yet beautiful decorative displays for the Christmas festivities

Tips on how you can have a green Christmas by using plants from the garden

Advice for homeowners on immediate actions to take if pipes burst. Image by CJ from Pixabay

Plumbing expert advises on immediate actions for burst pipes as freezing tempera...

Pets

Feliz Navi-dog: Morrisons unveils biggest supermarket festive pet range

Feliz Navi-dog: Morrisons unveils biggest supermarket festive pet range

Steve Jukes of CJs Heavenly Treats and Dayna Hodgson of Dayna's Key Bar, outside Bispham Market

Sad news as Bispham Market to close after trading for more than 50 years

A dog who was going round and round in circles confined in a tiny crate before she was rescued by the RSPCA is now enjoying her freedom - but Tess has yet to receive any interest from potential adopters.

Dog left confined to a tiny crate - is looking for a new forever home

The RSPCA is this year backing Guinea Pig Awareness Week, as it deals with a big spike in the tiny critters coming through its doors (RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs

Canine parvovirus is a serious and highly contagious disease that affects dogs (Photo: Shutterstock)

Parvovirus in dogs on the rise in Lancashire: symptoms and prevention

Global Cat Day

Global Cat Day we asked for all your pictures to show off your feline friends

The Prime Minister wants to ban the American XL Bully by the end of the year. Image: Adobe Stock

Lancashire reacts to banning of XL Bullies

Food and Drink

NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only
For one day only, Starbucks are giving NHS workers a free tall drink.

Hotels.com is offering up to £100 for 100 guests to spend on their unusual room service requests

These are the top 10 wacky room service orders - including diet water

These are the UK’s top 10 unexpected food and drink pairings

Lucela’s chocolate rum liqueur has been named the world’s best

Blackpool’s chocolate rum liqueur named the best in the world

Aldi has cut the price of one of its top selling drinks ahead of the May bank holiday

Aldi slashes price of prosecco to under £5 for bank holiday

Lucozade hint return of two past favoured flavours on TikTok

Lucozade hint return of two past favoured flavours

Pepsi’s new recipe contains 57% less sugar than previous versions.

Pepsi makes major recipe change to their classic drink

Staycation

Lytham Festival 2024 will take place on Lytham Green from Wednesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 7, 2024

Lytham Festival 2024 line-up confirmed - these are the headliners

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

Retro

Year 12 Chemistry class, 2003

24 throwback scenes which capture life at Baines High School
These photos offer a glimpse into school life at Baines High in Poulton.

A science lesson 1990s style. This was when Montgomery opened newly refurbished science labs

12 great pictures of Montgomery High School in the 80s and 90s

The ornate ballroom inside Blackpool Tower seen here after being restored to its former glory in 1958

19 nostalgic scenes inside Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Picture memories from two popular Blackpool schools through the years

43 amazing retro pictures Greenlands and Warbreck High Schools down the decades

Rock With Laughter dancers enjoy a milkshake at the West Coast Rock Cafe

25 eclectic photos of shops, streets and people in the 1990s

Chantelle Sykes , Sophie James , Nicola Finneron , Lucy Holliday and Cerise Fleming, 2005

39 pictures of festive revellers in Blackpool in the 90s and 00s

Another filming scene, Johnny Vegas is pictured

27 films and TV shows you might not know were filmed in Blackpool

Cars and Motoring

Suzuki Ignis

The diminutive Suzuki Ignis has plenty going for it, says Julie Marshall

Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line

Compact SUV Volkswagen T-Roc is an ideal choice, says Julie Marshall

Subaru Solterra

The Solterra is Subaru’s first electric car. Julie Marshall tries it out

Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e

The Audi A3 is a practical proposition, says Julie Marshall

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Lancashire Police Dogs Unit calendar 2024

Adorable Lancashire Police Dogs charity calendar 2024 is now on sale

Aldi pay deal.

Aldi to give all Lancashire staff a January pay rise - here's how much

Pictures from the Aladdin Panto at Blackpool Grand. The show runs until 01 January 2024.

I loved all of the magic, fun and naughty laughs at the Aladdin panto

Charlotte Dawson took to her Instagram story to open up about her current struggles. Images: @charlottedawsy on Instagram

Charlotte Dawson opens up about struggles as she asks for help

A wave from Father Christmas as he leaves North Station in a Rolls Royce for the Co-op Lancastria Toyr Fair in 1972

19 scenes capturing magical moments at Christmas down the decades

72 Condor Grove - the annual Christmas lights display is back!

I visited the dazzling Christmas light display on Condor Grove

The Commercial Hotel on the corner of Waterloo Road and Commercial Road later 20s/early 30s. The Dutton Arms replaced the hotel

33 photos from 1930-1932 including old shops, pubs, fires and cafes

TJB Private Travel says get ready to explore the world in 2024.

The top "To Go" destinations In 2024

Treat yourself to some festive fayre.

Review: Brewers Fayre and Beefeater serving up great Christmas dishes

A scene on Talbot Road in 1903

27 historical pictures taken at the turn of the 20th Century from 1900-1905

Desperate search underway in the immediate aftermath of the air disaster

19 sombre pictures of Freckleton Air Disaster nearly 80 years ago

Lionel Vinyl and followers prepare to funk off at Boomerang in 2002

23 scenes of fun nights at Lionel's Bar and Heaven and Hell

31 of the best Christmas songs of all time as voted by you

Fleetwood Lights art trail, photo by Gregg Wolstenholme / Right: Reporter, Lucinda Herbert, takes the tour. Pictured at the Marine Hall.

My walk through a quiet coastal town bathed in kaleidoscopic lights

US cars and hot rods on the forecourt of Harts Amusements at Bispham. Russ Larcome (left) of UK Wheels Events and Charles Hart (Harts Amusements) with Russ's 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 and model Stacey Bradley from Cleveleys

25 retro scenes inside Harts Amusements and Blackpool Golden Mile arcades

Harts Amusements has been sold after 60 years of trading

Family-run amusement arcade to close after 60 years of trading

The scene in a Blackpool street following a heavy fall of snow in 1940. Clearing the snow was everyone's job before they could get out.

37 scenes of Blackpool buried in snow and ice in decades past

More than 1,000 empty homes in Blackpool, as numbers rise in England

Empty homes scandal in Blackpool as families without homes on the rise