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Mariah Carey is bringing her magical pre-Christmas show to the UK

Last tickets to see Mariah Carey’s pre-Christmas UK shows

Andrea Bocelli has performed for the royal family (Victoria Jones/PA)

Andrea Bocelli fan says concert was 'like a dream' ahead of UK tour

Birmingham Film Festival is a 10-day international film celebration

Ad Feature I Ain’t No Herb Jackson Studios sponsors Birmingham Film Festival

EcoFlow launches new 8kWh battery to simplify high-capacity home energy installations

Ad Feature EcoFlow launches new 8kWh battery for home energy

Roberts Oyster Bar, 1989

25 amazing pictures from 1989 that focus on a much-loved era

EcoFlow STREAM 5000

Ad Feature The new home gadget that could help you save more on energy bills

Iconic Scottish indie-rock band The Fratellis at Winter Gardens for Blackpool Live - what you need to know

Iconic Scottish indie-rock band at Winter Gardens for Blackpool Live

Holiday Inn Express launches the “The Great Wake Up Debate,” led by comedian Rob Beckett, weighing in on everything from serial snoozing and shower schedules to the bedtime rituals people swear by.

Rob Beckett and Holiday Inn Express uncover the wake up rituals defining the UK

Dog handlers patrolled the hospital area after the horrific early morning killings, 1972

Pictures show how different our town was in the 70s and 80s

Outside the clubhouse.

We tried out a caravan holiday in Wales and this is what we thought

A rare photos of The Stone Roses at Blackpool's Empress Ballroom in August 1989. They had finished a UK wide summer tour in Blackpool selling a 4,000 capacity show. It has since been described as the ultimate Stone Roses performance, marking the moment where both they and the Madchester scene had truly arrived

11 incredible scenes to take you back to 1989

The trio consisted of Pamela Jewitt (McCarthy), Miss Blackpool 1979 and owner of Paris Dress House, Vicky Bennett (Ellis), Miss Blackpool 1984 and part of Dot's Frocks, and Tabitha Bennett who is Vicky's daughter, Miss Blackpool 2024.

3 former Miss Blackpool's celebrate chance encounter at fashion event

Hiatt Hardware Group is a Birmingham-based distributor and supplier of premium hardware and ironmongery products

Ad Feature Hiatt Hardware Group sets out growth roadmap for expanded UK business

Calls have been made for more trains linking Blackpool to London

I say make it easier to get to Blackpool by rail

Dora’s Dream by Annie Murray

Dora’s Dream by Annie Murray: book review

FlixBus launches new Blackpool services from London and Manchester
Coach travel brand FlixBus has launched new services in Blackpool, bringing more affordable and sustainable transport options to the resort.
Jack Marshall

The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting and going on a world tour in 2026, including nine UK dates, and tickets are now on sale.

The Pussycat Dolls Tour 2026: Get your tickets on Ticketmaster now

Erynn with poodle Twix awaiting results after competing

Young Blackpool dog groomer comes second at Crufts’ first ever Grooming competit...

Butlins Bognor: A great grandmother from Lytham who had been going to Butlin’s for 50 years has now been told by the company she can no longer go there as a single person

I'm 83 and I can't go to Butlins now becasue I'm single - March reads

The team arrived in style - viva la Blackpool

Blackpool hit by storm B-Teem

Wetherspoons

Wetherspoons unveils new Birmingham pub - opening in Easter 2026

Lily Allen announces huge tour

Lily Allen announces huge UK tour with Manchester date

Bailey Peacock-Farrell has grown in confidence throughout his loan spell on the Fylde Coast.

Blackpool to learn extent of another injury ahead of Leyton Orient

Khaja and his family are living in a rented house - but they're not going to move in to their new four-bedroomed dream home, because they plan to take the cash alternative instead

Takeaway driver wins £1.3m dream home in a £1 prize draw

Cameron is wanted on warrant and believed to be in Lancashire

Public urged to call 999 if they see missing wanted teenager

Bailey Peacock-Farrell

Blackpool players told to 'thrive' off expectation in comparison

Ambulance in Blackpool, 1973

Pictures show how different our town was in the 70s and 80s
These amazing pictures capture two decades in Blackpool.
Claire Lark

Teresa Kay, owner of Mav & Annie’s Pet Store in St. Annes, with the finalist certificate for the UK Small Business Awards 2025.

Pet shop famed for dog friendly cakes in running for national award

Emil Hansson

Winger shares Blackpool target as he makes Birmingham City admission

Jack Osbourne shared his first public comment about the death of his father, Ozzy Osbourne, on social media earlier today.

Jack Osbourne shares heart-breaking first post since Ozzy's death

As the world bids farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, we take a look at some of the vinyl releases featuring the icon and the most they sold for on Discogs.

The 15 most expensive Ozzy Osbourne records sold on Discogs

Alesha shocked at video

Life’s a beach! Roy rescued from beatings by RSPCA stars in film with Alesha Dix...

One week on from Ozzy Osbourne's death, fans have taken to Change.org to reveal what they think would be fitting tributes to the late Prince of Darkness.

The tributes fans want to see dedicated to the late Ozzy Osbourne

Carys and Chase Charlie with judge Richard Ramsay. Credit 1st Class Images

Lancashire amateur rider qualifies for Horse of the Year Show

Dr Hilary Jones prepares to leave the Practice Plus Group Hospital in Birmingham after his hip replacement surgery.

TV's Dr Hilary Jones travels 360-miles - to bypass NHS waiting lists

Further Winning Action from Brad Rea

Blackpool Trained Boxer Wins European Title

Manchester & Liverpool Airport car parks named among best in UK

Brad REa (centre) with coaches Andy Abrol (left) and Brian Moody (right)

Blackpool-trained Brad prepares for European Championship fight

Kye Lemathy opens fire on street.

Watch: Passerby is used as ‘human shield’ after gunman opens fire

These are some of the UK's best family friendly cities, according to Making Moves

The 7 most family friendly cities in the UK in which to buy a house

Before Spotify or YouTube, ravers would head to independent record stores or buy live tapes of the shows through mail order services - many of which where DIY operations.

The most valuable 'rave tapes' from the 1990s

drugs gang who flaunted their profits with expensive cars and champagne are arrested.

Watch: Drugs gang who flaunted profits with expensive cars arrested

Erica Boys, 53, and her daughter Ella, 24, who teamed up for an intense Hyrox competition.

Super fit mum and daughter - mistaken for sister - ace Hyrox together

Seasiders supporters made themselves heard against Birmingham City.

Gallery: 35 photos of Blackpool fans standing by their side despite tough night

New showbar Diamonds set to spread sparkle across Blackpool

Riu Palace Boavista

I experienced five star luxury on Boa Vista in Cape Verde

Steve Bruce (Photographer Andrew Kearns / CameraSport)

Blackpool boss makes Birmingham City Championship prediction

Watch: HS2 teams move huge box structure into place under A-road

Rubbish piled up on Colville Road , Balsall Heath, Birmingham.

Watch: Should bin collections be nationalised?

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025.

Watch: Rachel Reeves to make case for free trade at IMF talks

The arrest of Jason Savage. Chilling footage shows a Muslim convert who dubbed himself 'Lone Wolf' carrying out reconnaissance trips as he plotted terror attacks in Birmingham.

Muslim extremist convert plotted terror attacks in chilling video

Head-on collision in High Wycombe.

Video shows aftermath of head-on crash injuring mum and daughter, 6

Dramatic Turn: Coronation street baddie Alan Bradley confronts Rita on Blackpool Prom in 1989

Fantastic scenes which bring Blackpool into sharp focus, 70s and 80s

Eric Idle to tour the United Kingdom with new show in 2025

Rubbish piled up on Beach Road in Sparkhill Birmingham

Watch: Rubbish piles up in streets as bin strike enters third week

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