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Punk at Sea by Michiel

New book celebrates 30 years of Rebellion Festival out now

Ladies Day at Aintree 2025.

Grand National 2026 VIP tickets from £225 with lounge access

Men think they could also outpace include crocodiles and elephants

One in 50 men believe they can outrun a HORSE, poll reveals

Many readers mentioned the Gold Mine which was modelled on the Califorian gold rush mines of Sierra Nevada

These are your 'best ever' Blackpool Pleasure Beach rides

I think Valhalla in Blackpool is the world’s best, nothing beats it!

Valhalla at Pleasure Beach Resort has officially been named Europe’s Best Water Ride in the European Star Awards

Valhalla at Pleasure Beach Resort named Europe’s Best Water Ride

Fireworks above the Big One a Blackpool's Pleasure Beach Resort

I went late night rollercoaster riding - and I loved the atmosphere

Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Big Dipper has received a special award.

Award for Pleasure Beach’s Big Dipper and Grand National

We don't know who these two girls are but the photo was tucked in our archives and their faces say it all. It was taken at the Log Flume in 1999 - it would be fantastic to track them down

These are your 'best ever' Blackpool Pleasure Beach rides

Maisie Stanford, 27 and her grandmother Margaret Harding, 88.

Gran realises she has won Grand National bet in hilarious video

Scott Sutcliffe left Lee Burns with a fractured skull and two bleeds on the brain (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Man punched in near-fatal attack 'disappointed' attacker wasn't jailed

Lee Burns (left) and Scott Sutcliffe

Convicted killer who attacked man on stag do walks free from court

A small fire broke out underneath the Derby Racer ride at araround 6.10pm on Tuesday (August 8). The fire was extinguished shortly after the alarm was raised

Pleasure Beach ride catches fire

Public gets to vote as Blackpool Pleasure Beach is up for 13 awards

An animal rights protester is apprehended by police officers ahead of the Grand National.

Horse trainer blames protestors for death of horse at Grand National

Aintree's best dressed ladies show off before the start of the Grand National tomorrow

Grand National 2023: Best photos from Ladies Day at Aintree
Ladies Day is a prestigious event ahead of the Grand National- here are some of the best photos from the 2023 Aintree event
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The 2023 Grand National takes place at Aintree on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Breaking Grand national 2023: Animal rights protesters plan to disrupt race

A seven-and-a-half minute service will run between Liverpool city centre and Aintree station during the Grand National

Merseyrail to run special timetable for Grand National Festival

‘Outdated’ formal dress code no longer required at UK racecourses

Attendees to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Season Launch 2022 try out some of the rides following the launch. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Blackpool Pleasure Beach: All these rides have scooped top awards

The Grand National towers above the Pleasure Beach's own greenhouses - but it has been like that for many years after the space was allocated for gardening. Head gardener Wendy Maynard said: "The Pleasure Beach is 42 acres and very ride intensive. We have to manage space very well and our greenhouses nestled in between the ride structure is a perfect area behind the scenes to carry out our gardening duties."

Behind the scenes: Blackpool Pleasure Beach's tranquil gardening space

The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, pictured at night

When late night riding returns to the Pleasure Beach

The final day of the Grand National Festival takes place at Aintree on Friday

Aintree all set for Grand National day

The Grand National ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach returns on the day of the famous race

And they're off - Grand National ride returns to action at Pleasure Beach on day...

Grand National tips: Jeff Garlick's 6 expert betting tips on horses to back

Racegoers queue at Aintree Racecourse, ahead of the opening day of the Randox Grand National Festival

Eclair can Surf to victory at Aintree says our Grand National tipster

Aintree racecourse

Grand National hero Tiger Roll and former Gold Cup winner Native River take cent...
The iconic Grand National fences are back in action on Saturday afternoon with an excellent eight-race card taking centre-stage at Aintree Racecourse.
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Vieux Lion Rouge goes on to win the Becher Chase at Aintree in 2020

Vieux Lion Rouge chases historic third Becher Chase victory at Aintree

Aintree stages a seven-race card on Saturday afternoon with the Grand National fences in action live on ITV Racing.

Grand National fences in use at Aintree on Saturday

Rachael Blackmore after steering Minella Times to glory at Aintree

Blackmore storms to historic Aintree victory in the Grand National

Away from Saturday’s Grand National, the undercard at the Liverpool venue is stacked with quality before the main event

Quality card at Aintree on Saturday ahead of Grand National

Tiger Roll

Will Tiger Roll go for Grand National hat-trick as weights announced?

Walk in the Mill.

Walk In The Mill aims to make history in Becher Chase at Aintree

Everything you need to know about this year's virtual Grand National, and how to...

Opening of new ride Icon at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

This is when Blackpool Pleasure Beach will reopen for its WOW weekends and summe...

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

These are the dates when you can enjoy late night riding at Blackpool Pleasure B...

Di Wade

Gingerbread women, snowwomen - where does it end?

Grand National

Racegoers arrive for 'Ladies Day' at Grand National festival

Jury Duty can take top spot at Aintree tomorrow

Grand National tips: Jury Duty to spoil Tiger Roll’s double hope?

On March 2, British nudists will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the "Most Naked Riders on a Theme Park Ride".

Nudists to break world record in Blackpool for most naked people on a roller coa...

Recovering gambling addict Terry Kilgariff

Former Blackpool bookie: That first bet could lead to serious problems

Tiger Roll clears the last to win the Grand National
Picture: BRIAN CLARK

Tuesday's Gazette horse racing tips

Grand National 2018: what you need to know - full list of runners and riders

It's the big week at Aintree

Friday's horse racing tips for Aintree and other meetings

As De Mee

Racing tips: As you were for Nicholls' charge?

Roy Edmonds

A Word In Your Ear - February 1, 2018

Blaklion soars over the last on his way to victory

Lion-hearted chaser lands Becher Chase in style

Azari (right) just gets the verdict

Azari wins last-ditch Haydock thriller

Grand National winner One For Arthur pictured with Lucinda Russell at her yard in Kinross, Scotland.

Grand National hero at his Sunday best

Grand National triumph for One For Arthur

Grand National glory for One For Arthur

Female racegoers react in the crowd during day one of the Randox Health Grand National Festival at Aintree Racecourse. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday April 6, 2017. See PA story RACING Aintree. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

A fabulous time had by all

Katie Walsh -all clear

Kate Walsh fit to take National ride

The field take the Canal Turn in the Foxhunters

Dineur gobbles up Foxhunters rivals

Armed police officers are present as racegoers arrive during day one of the Randox Health Grand National Festival at Aintree

Security tight as Grand National meeting opens

Grand National 2017

Grand National 2017: Another winner for PNE's Trevor Hemmings?

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