It’s not an easy task narrowing down to just a handful of our most important stories from the last century and a half. How do you we pick out the ones you will want to know about?
All our editions are recorded for reference on microfilm and, in the last 25 years or so, through a digital archive with thousands, if not millions of pictures and stories filed away.
Endless breaking news stories – crime, accidents and tragedies to community news, exclusives and sport.
Our Illuminations and who is switching them on? National and international news reported, even at local level, and our sports coverage –Blackpool FC promotion in 2010 is one of the most memorable stories ever. Which stories and events stick in your mind? Let us know
1. Award winning pages
This was how we broke the sad news of Blackpool FC hero Jimmy Armfield's death in 2018 and the grounding of the ferry Riverdance. Both front pages won media awards for our presentation of these two major news stories in Blackpool. Photo: National World
2. Winning the FA Cup
This was a glorious day for the whole town! It was, of course, the day Blackpool FC won the FA Cup at Wembley in 1953. They played Bolton Wanderers and won 4-3. Photo: National World
3. War breaks out in Afghanistan
A dark front page with the words 'At War' illustrated the US invasion in Afghanistan on October 5 2001 Photo: National World
4. Royal Variety Show
Queen Elizabeth came to Blackpool on two occasions, once in 1955 (pictured) and again in 2009 to see the Royal Variety Performance at Blackpool Opera House. Photo: National World
5. Canatxx petition
Thousands of signatures stacked up at Lancashire County Council against energy company Canatxx plans to store two million tons of gas in salt caverns under Wyre countryside. The controversial scheme, now headed by Halite still rumbles on Photo: National World
6. VE Day
A poignant front page - this is how we broke the news about the end of World War II. It was one of most important stories in history Photo: National World