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Bispham beach, which has many fans on the Fylde coast and beyond

Top 35 spots to live in Lancashire, from Poulton & Lytham to Garstang

Tourism minister Stephanie Peacock visits Blackpool with MP Chris Webb. She is pictured with Chris Webb MP and Kate Shane MBE from Blackpool Tourism Ltd

'What a summer' - Minister praise for City of Culture shortlisting

I Love Blackpool

How you can personally support Blackpool’s City of Culture 2029 bid

Welcoming the news Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams said making the shortlist would enable the resort “to show the country exactly what our town is made of” and prove to the rest of the UK “there is nowhere quite like Blackpool”.

Blackpool has so much to be proud of, I’m glad we believed in our town

Blackpool makes City of Culture 2029 shortlist and is in running for £10M prize

Nowhere quite like Blackpool - Resort shortlisted for City of Culture

Blackpool has officially been shortlisted for the City of Culture 2029, with countless leading figures in the town backing the bid alongside a raft of celebrities.

41 famous faces who have backed Blackpool for City of Culture 2029

Blackpool has today been named in the final four for the UK City of Culture 2029. Alongside Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham, the resort is now in the running for the prestigious title that will unlock significant benefits for the local communities, such as increased investment, more access to cultural activities, and job creation.

23 huge cultural reasons why Blackpool should win £10m City of Culture

Meet display manager David Fawcett-Ropner at Barton Grange Garden Centre, he gave us a tour around the new festive displays and gave details of this year's display themes, as the Barton Grange team get ready for their annual Christmas Preview event on Thursday 22nd October.

'We're getting ready...' - Garden Centre to unveil Christmas displays

The annual Kite Festival 2026, on Lytham St Annes Beach.

Revealed: The 35 best places to live in Lancashire according to you

Mamma's Ristorante in Topping Street, Blackpool closed in October but will reopen as San Marco's in December. Pictured outside the restuarant are new owners Cinzia and George Goldie and business partnerStephen Coles (top right), alongside former San Marco's owner and doyenne of Blackpool's hospitality scene, Lucia Frankitt (centre). (PIcture by San Marco's)

Revealed: Blackpool's top 17 restaurants of all time according to you

17 of the most stunning Fylde coast villages to visit for a weekend day-trip according to you

17 stunning Fylde coast villages to visit for a weekend day-trip

Roots in the House, a vibrant celebration of Black culture in Blackpool with performances and free food at House of Wingz

25 fabulous pictures from Roots in the House Blackpool House of Wingz

Blackpool will once again mark Black History Month throughout October with a programme of events, activities and tributes celebrating the achievements, contributions and rich heritage of Black communities in Britain and beyond.

Black History Month 2026 - Events and tributes across Blackpool

A free celebration of Black culture is coming to Blackpool this Saturday, with live performances, interactive workshops, traditional African food and family-friendly activities on offer.

Free event to celebrate Black culture with music, food and workshops

10 wonderful reasons to visit Blackpool Grand Theatre this October including Lee Mead and Rufus Hound

10 wonderful reasons to visit Blackpool Grand Theatre this October

Gen Z send nearly 600 memes to friends a year

Gen Z have friends they now communicate with exclusively through memes
Nearly nine in 10 Gen Zs have friends they now communicate with exclusively through online memes - and rarely or never see them in real life.
Charlotte Minett

First St Annes Square mosaic restoration complete as part of major £3.13m Fylde Council investment

First stage of Fylde coast town centre's £3.13m restoration complete

Through Our Eyes: Little People Beyond the Circus grew from research into Blackpool's Showtown’s nationally significant circus collections. Pictured is the launch of the exhibition

Homage to Blackpool's showbiz history shortlisted for national award

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show at Blackpool Grand Theatre

Blackpool Grand helped my family make memories I will cherish forever

The three stars will all head to Blackpool next spring

Trio of Strictly stars all set to perform in Blackpool next spring

TV star Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen alongside Toyah Willcox at a special Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On event tells Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy she would be 'mad' not to make Blackpool City of Culture 2029

You'd be mad not to make resort City of Culture, star tells minister

Poulton Gala procession through the Market Place in 1929.
The Manchester and County Bank at the far end of the square replaced houses, but was later demolished creating a view of St Chad's Church. The stepped cross is providing a vantage point for onlookers.
The colourful procession includes a young Britannia and, in the background on one of the floats, is a recreation of the market cross. Like many of the buildings in the Square, the Williams Deacons Bank building still stands but is now the home of the Royal Bank of Scotland

A showcase of all the things that make Wyre 'such a special place'

Many believe that movement is the best medicine. Why not consider joining a gym this year? There are plenty of facilities in Worksop within walking distance to your home, all with a variety of payment plans. Photo Adobe Stock

Revealed: 11 of the best-rated Blackpool gyms based on Google reviews

Ewan and Kristy Leitch celebrate good GCSE results at Baines School

Major GCSE success for Wyre students at Baines, Millfield, and Rossall

Coastguards' vote of no confidence in Maritime and Coastguard Agency chief executive

Coastguards vote of no confidence in Maritime & Coastguard Agency boss

'Chuffed' college photographer ready for university after international exhibitions

College photographer ready for uni after international exhibitions

The Oxford, Oxford Square

16 retro pics of Blackpool's best-loved pubs in the noughties
These photos remember the Fylde's popular drinking spots during the decade of the noughties. Some are now lost but others are still very much a part of the resort's social scene.
Claire Lark

Sooty and friends with Matthew Corbett in Blackpool
1995

Beloved kids' puppet Sooty backs Blackpool's City of Culture bid

Buzzcocks artist brings distinctive exhibition to Grundy Art Gallery

Punk musician and music journalist John Robb spoke at a business conference about why Blackpool should become UK City of Culture. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

'Landmark moment'- All Lancs MPs back Blackpool's City of Culture bid

Realm of the Moon

Eden Project Morecambe reveals new experience ahead of solar eclipse

Blackpool adventurer and bestselling author Jordan Wylie backs town's bid for UK City of Culture 2029

Adventurer and author backs Blackpool bid for UK City of Culture 2029

Blackpool officially lodges UK City of Culture 2029 bid TODAY - what you need to know

Blackpool officially lodges bid for UK City of Culture 2029 TODAY

Lawrence Llewelyn Bowen posed in front of one of this year's new previews

'Blackpool's best' - Sneak peak of Illuminations worth £300m to resort

Council leader Lynn Williams is convinced Blackpool has what it takes - and deserves - to win City of Culture 2029

'We want to win' - Unique Blackpool deserves £10m City of Culture gong

Nathan Hughes in Blackpool's only dedicated ballroom and latin dance shop - Blackpool Dance Store on Topping Street. Some of the dresses on sale were worn by celebs on Strictly Come Dancing. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Ballroom dance superstore owner supports City Of Culture bid

Blackpool Grand Theatre backs town's City of Culture bid with month long ticket sale

Blackpool Grand Theatre backs City of Culture bid with month long sale

Just for Laughs has finished its Montréal edition for 2026

Ad Feature Just for Laughs closes one of its biggest festivals to date

Ofsted verdict on school amid strikes over forced academisation

Linder, Red Dress III, 1979, Courtesy the artist, Modern Art and Andrehn Schiptjenko. © Linder

Internationally-recognised artist chooses Blackpool for new exhibition

The People's Stage Concert, Blackpool Opera House

Emotional stars react after Blackpool's amazing People's Stage concert

Blackpool Barrio Fiesta

25 colourful pictures of Blackpool Barrio Fiesta at Tower Headland

German rock band release song called 'Blackpool' ahead of Rebellion Festival

German rock band release song titled 'Blackpool' for Rebellion Fest

New banners celebrate golf legend's 2012 Royal Lytham & St Annes Open Championship

New banners celebrate 2012 Royal Lytham & St Annes Open Championship

Adalena House in Blackpool rated as 'Requires Improvement' by CQC

Care home 'Requires Improvement' amid medication management issues

Punk musician and music journalist John Robb spoke at a business conference about why Blackpool should become UK City of Culture. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

John Robb backs arena plans and City of Culture bid but wants new uni

New flight routes from major North West airport revealed - this is when they will take off

New flight routes from major North West airport revealed

Blackpool Opera House will host a free, star-studded live concert on Sunday 26 July as part of the town's campaign to become UK City of Culture 2029.

Free Blackpool Opera House City of Culture gig - all you need to know

Blackpool Gateway Academy

Ofsted report praises school for establishing a 'culture of welcome'

Fleetwood Sea Sunday Service

I celebrated Sea Sunday to remember and celebrate community heritage

18 brilliant local cultural assets to support Blackpool's City of Culture 2029 bid

18 amazing cultural assets to support Blackpool's City of Culture bid

Huge £100,000 Pride in Place fund available for Layton and Grange Park projects

Huge £100,000 Pride in Place fund available for community projects

Blackpool organisations, creatives and community groups are being invited to bid for a share of a £35,000 funding pot as part of the town’s campaign to become UK City of Culture 2029.

Creative Blackpool Seed Fund investment amid City of Culture 2029 bid

With temperatures soaring and sunshine set to stick around, there’s no better excuse to grab a cold pint and head outdoors.

23 top Blackpool & Fylde coast beer gardens as warm weather returns

If we're successful, it will be the biggest thing to happen to Blackpool in 100 years

'Biggest thing to happen to Blackpool in 100 years' - Get behind bid!

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