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Australian tourist Steve Ratcliffe has praised two unsung heroes after he witnessed a sea rescue in Blackpool

Australian tourist praises lads who did their best to save a stranger

Crafted from a single piece of leather, the R.M.Williams Chelsea boot is designed for durability, comfort and years of wear while retaining its classic shape.

Why R.M.Williams' Lady Yearlings stand out

Agony for Blackpool ace Cardwell and Roses in netball's bronze medal match

'Unsustainable' Fylde coast grammar school acquired by leading global education group

'Unsustainable' grammar school bought by global education group

International pop superstar announced as first headliner for Lytham Festival 2027

Global pop superstar revealed as 1st headliner for Lytham Fest 2027

Eleanor Cardwell (Photo credit: Flynn Duggan)

Netball star proud to represent Blackpool as she sets out aim for gold

Euroz Hartleys is a financial services firm providing private wealth, institutional broking and corporate finance services

Ad Feature BMO to acquire capital markets business of Euroz Hartleys Group

A poll of 2,000 travellers revealed almost half enjoy comparing the number of destinations they've visited abroad with others

This new tool reveals how much of the world you've travelled

Christina Buckler never felt like she fitted in - and a £27 DNA kit transformed her life

Women discover shocking family secret after using a £27 DNA kit

Main image: Naturalist and TV presenter Steve Backshall receiving the MBE in 2021. Inset: Deadly Live! poster

Exclusive chat with Steve Backshall ahead of Deadly Live

Ameera Alsaady with her grandparents Syd and Joan Bailey

Bride travels 10k miles to surprise grandparents in her wedding dress

Eleanor Cardwell will return to Manchester Thunder for the 2026 season Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Netball World Cup 2023

Blackpool netballer Eleanor Cardwell relishes Manchester Thunder return

Truck It!: The Drive Around the World That Saved My Life by Bobby Bolton

Truck It!: The Drive Around the World That Saved My Life by Bobby Bolton

The maestro meets his guests.

André Rieu: Waltzing into Blackpool Cinemas with a 20-Year Maastricht Celebratio...

Luke Littler won the Betfred World Matchplay title at Blackpool's Winter Gardens Photo: Taylor Lanning/PDC

Luke Littler's record-breaking Betfred World Matchplay win in Blackpool

Steve Backshall attends The Podcast Show at Business Design Centre on May 21, 2025.

Exclusive chat with Steve Backshall ahead of Deadly Live
Take a look at our exclusive interview with the iconic presenter of the BBC’s ‘Deadly...’ franchise, Steve Backshall, ahead of his new live tour.
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George Williams hopes his rugby league team can summon Ashes spirit

Lancashire hot pot is the quintessential Lancastrian food.

Why Masterchef Australia has apologised to the people of Lancashire

Nick Kennedy's fundraising effort for England's Physical Disability Rugby League team will see him cycle the length of the country

World champion Nick will put in the hard yards to achieve Australian aim

Aldi’s viral Reformer Pilates Machine has landed at just £149.99.

Aldi’s viral Reformer Pilates Machine has landed at just £149.99

Tom Aldred (Photographer Craig Mercer/CameraSport)

Ex-Blackpool skipper shares confident prediction on former manager

VEGEMITE is stirring up the coffee scene with the Flat Vegemite – a bold new brew that blends rich espresso, creamy milk, and a savoury twist of Australia’s iconic spread.

VEGEMITE unveils the Flat VEGEMITE: a bold new brew with an Aussie twist

Who from the second round of semi-finalists do we think will progress to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final this weekend in Basel?

Who do we think will qualify from the second Eurovision semi-final?

Hypnotist Ken Webster is once again raising funds for Brian House Children's Hospice, this time with his "Benidorm in a Banger" Challenge

Comedy Hypnotist Ken Webster Hits the Road for Charity in “Benidorm in a Banger”...

Main image: Naturalist and TV presenter Steve Backshall receiving the MBE in 2021. Inset: Deadly Live! poster

Exclusive chat with Steve Backshall ahead of Deadly Live

SAPOL Commissioner, Grant Stevens, stars in the video where he personally invites experienced officers from across the UK to apply for SAPOL.

Hilarious new police video attracts over 2.1 million views

British Hypnotist Ken Webster Has arrived in Australia after travelling from UK without aeroplanes except for the final 400 Miles from Timur.

Ken Webster Reaches Australia – The Fundraising Continues!
Comedy Hypnotist Ken Webster Completes His Epic Journey from England to Australia—But the Mission Isn’t Over!
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Southport GP says socially prescribing parkrun can help people both physically a...

Blackpool Hypnotist Ken Webster On a Podcast talking about his Charity Fund Raising Trip to Australia

Comedy Hypnotist Ken Webster Nears the Final Leg of His Epic Charity Challenge

Drake has cancelled the remaining tour dates in Australia and New Zealand due to ‘scheduling conflicts.’

Hip-hop star Drake cancels current tour at the last minute

Hypnotist Ken Webster Raising Funds for Brian House Children's Hospice

Comedy Hypnotist Ken Webster’s Wild Ride to Australia: A Hilarious Charity Chall...

A player currently in form could force Steve Bruce in to making a change to his Blackpool line-up.

Bruce drops selection hint ahead of Blackpool's clash with Rotherham

Hypnotist Ken Webster

Rocky Start for Blackpool Hypnotist Ken Webster’s Wild Journey to Australia—With...

Marcus Harris has joined Lancashire as they bid to return to the County Championship's top flight (photo: Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Red Rose county announce signing of Australia international Harris

Sammy Silvera (Photo by Ed Sykes/Getty Images)

Australia international's first words after making Blackpool move

I'm a hypnotist & i'm travelling to Oz without getting on a plane

Frozen iPhone is finally freed from ice rink...but does it still work?

Omaze winner selling his £2.5m home so he can buy his dream house in Yorkshire

Freddie Flintoff's journey from Preston cricket prodigy to TV host

Sum 41 have cancelled the Australian tour as lead singer Deryck Whibley battles pneumonia

Sum 41: Group cancel farewell tour dates due to ongoing health issues

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific's Black Friday event: Deals and Uber vouchers to be had

Emma Niblett with husband Dan and their two sons Noah, 8, and Isaac, 5.

Watch: Couple leave the UK to world school their children, 5 and 8

King Charles, then the Prince of Wales, enjoying fishing on the River Dee in 1982 at Balmoral, Scotland

Nobody does ‘old man chic’ quite like King Charles

Gina Campbell and Graham Turner with Bluebird K7 and the World Water Speed Record Challenge Cup

Donald Campbell’s record-breaking Bluebird K7 to return to Samlesbury

Gerrard Gosens, 54, trains in preparation for his channel crossing swim alongside guide swimmer.

Watch: Man hopes to become first blind person to swim across Channel

Watch: Woman moves from Australia to Scotland to escape the bugs

Colleen Deere, 35, and fiancé Tom McParland, 39, with their one-year-old son, Cove.

Watch: Woman moves to Australia because she loves Home and Away

Anthony George, 74, from Bristol

Watch: Man gives up work to travel 100,000 miles around world in van

Langroyd Hotel Blackpool

We run the best mid range hotel in resort & it's a lifestyle not a job

Courteeners announce huge UK tour - how to get tickets

Jessie Hallett and Lloyd Rowlands who are set to travel around Australia.

Watch: Woman books Australia trip with gym crush she met 5 days before

Tom Aldred (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

'I'm ambitious:' Ex-Blackpool defender weighs up his next move

The Olivier Award nominated Bluey’s Big Play to visit Connexin in Hull.

The Olivier Award nominated Bluey’s Big Play to visit Connexin in Hull

Siblings Tony Beckett and Mary Dunstan reunite after 45 years apart.

Watch: Brother and sister reunite after 45 years apart

Baby wallaby emerges from mother's pouch.

Adorable baby wallaby emerges from mother’s pouch after seven months

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