From Blackpool Air Show to the Illuminations: 21 reasons people are proud of the town

Blackpool residents have been sharing what they love most about the town after new deprivation figures once again placed several of its neighbourhoods among the most deprived in England.

From the Air Show and the Illuminations to the Tower, trams and seaside favourites, people highlighted the places, traditions and experiences that make Blackpool stand out.

Here are 21 reasons locals say they’re proud of the town and what it offers:

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