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Owen Oyston has revealed his controversial plans to purchase Blackpool FC back of Simon Sadler.

Oyston's new Blackpool FC takeover bid to help 'long suffering' fans

The theme of this years Mid-Autumn festival is 'reunion'.

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Over 200 job openings brought by 50+ leading employers from Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland to global professionals in the UK

Ad Feature Hong Kong jobs showcase attracts thousands in London

The HKCEC hosted 786 events from July 2025 to June 2026

Ad Feature HKCEC hosts hundreds of new exhibitions and conferences

The launch ceremony was held on July 9

Ad Feature Hong Kong Fashion Fest to return in September 2026

CUHK climbs 14 places to enter the global top 20 for the first time

Ad Feature CUHK enters QS World Rankings top 20

HKSTP led a delegation to BIO 2026 in San Diego

Ad Feature HKSTP leads largest-ever Hong Kong delegation to BIO 2026

The chief executive also encouraged companies in Central Asia to leverage Hong Kong's advantages

Ad Feature Hong Kong unlocks new opportunities with Central Asia

An Asia-Europe innovation gateway was forged at VivaTech 2026

Ad Feature HKSTP forges an Asia–Europe innovation gateway at VivaTech 2026

The inaugural International Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services was held in Hong Kong from June 16 to 18

Ad Feature Symposium on Emergency Response and Aeromedical Services debuts

The University of Hong Kong secured the 11th spot in the latest QS World University Rankings

Ad Feature Hong Kong universities rank among the world's top 100

According to WCY 2026, Hong Kong’s rise reflects sustained performance across the four competitiveness factors measured.

Ad Feature Hong Kong rises to number two in global competitiveness

Paula Ardron-Gemmell, centre, with fellow balloon artists and the giant World Cup-themed balloon display at Aston Villa Football Club

Kirkham artist's World Cup balloon trophy

Hong Kong SAR's chief executive John Lee meets with the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev

Ad Feature Hong Kong wraps up mission to deepen ties with Central Asia

John Lee (centre) witnesses the exchange of memoranda between organisations from both sides.

Ad Feature Hong Kong forges new opportunities with Kazakhstan and Central Asia

Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport commenced operations on 27 May.

Ad Feature Smooth take-off for new terminal at Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) embarked on a new era on 27 May, with the successful launch of the expanded Terminal 2 (T2).
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Hong Kong has emerged as the world’s largest cross-boundary wealth management centre

Ad Feature Hong Kong rises to world number one cross-boundary wealth hub

Dr Lai Ka-ying (left) made history by becoming the first Hong Kong astronaut to blast off into space aboard the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship.

Ad Feature Hong Kong’s first astronaut participates in spaceflight mission

Lord Sugar (centre) and his aides Tim Campbell and Baroness Karen Brady run the rule over a fresh batch of candidates in the 20th series of The Apprentice (Picture: BBC/Naked (A Freemantle Label)/Ray Burmiston)

The Apprentice mixes brainless candidates with AI and Austen

Hong Kong from Victoria Peak

I went to Hong Kong and was blown away by a truly great world capital

Travel writer Jordan Bernard meets chefs at Hong Kong's Wine & Dine Festival

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival: Passion and fire to drive foodies wild

The view from the hotel room at The Murray, Hong Kong

Hong Kong travel: Is it better to stay in Kowloon or Central?

Hong Kong has more things to do and places to see than you can fit into one holiday

Hong Kong captured my heart with favours, stories and culinary magic

The fans forum takes place on Monday evening (Photographer Alex Dodd/CameraSport)

The six main topics supporters want addressing at the upcoming fans forum

Simon Sadler bought Blackpool FC in June 2019

Blackpool FC owner’s company to hand back cash

Simon Sadler pictured at Bloomfield Road (Photographer Dave Howarth / CameraSport)

Blackpool release statement following launch of legal proceedings against owner

Blackpool owner Simon Sadler

Breaking Legal proceedings launched against Blackpool FC owner Simon Sadler
Legal proceedings have been launched in Hong Kong
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The two refugee families have spoken out on the abuse they faced when relocating to Blackpool.

Refugee families reveal their hell of moving to Lancs during Covid-19

Cathay Pacific are taking part in the free tickets to Hong Kong campaign

Breaking How to apply for free flight tickets to Hong Kong this summer

Four people charged in connection with Abby Choi murder. (Dailymotion)

Everything you need to know about murdered Hong Kong model Abby Choi

Dr Peter Hughes has an exhibition of paintings at Tea Amantes in Blackpool

Art exhibition: Professor was stranded in Blackpool with little to do but paint

Apple Replay enables Apple Music users to review their listening stats (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Chinese protestors find AirDrop feature limited amid ongoing protests

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Tried and tested: Celebrity chef Simon Rogan's meal deal tie-up with Booths

Testing and quarantine requirements have been introduced by several countries for UK tourists (Photo: Getty Images)

Tough new travel restrictions set out for UK tourists as Delta Covid cases surge

Portugal, Spain, Malta and Hong Kong have announced new restrictions on UK tourists

Restrictions on UK tourists ramped up amid Delta variant concerns

More than 150 cases of coronavirus have been reported in the Guangdong province (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

'Delays are piling up': Covid-19 outbreak at Chinese port could lead to Christma...

There is confusion about coronavirus and pets

A company that makes face masks for pets reports a 500% increase in sales

An independent journalist from China has been imprisoned for reporting on the Co...

Your old video games could now be worth thousands - here’s how much you could ge...

Heathrow Airport has launched a pre-departure Covid testing facility - what it m...

79 pubs are to temporarily close (Photo: Shutterstock)

Greene King is temporarily closing 79 pubs - and some may not reopen

There is “good evidence” that pubs and restaurants may be where coronavirus is spreading, an expert has said.

‘Good evidence’ Covid-19 may be spreading in pubs and restaurants – expert

Stamp expert Andrew Morris is coming to Catterall to give free valuations of stamp collections

Stamp valuer comes to Catterall after stamps from local estate sold for £3,200

Some scientists initially proposed that natural immunity would protect people who had previously been infected with coronavirus from becoming reinfected.
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Wigan will play their football in League One next season

Blackpool to take on Wigan Athletic in League One next season after Latics lose ...

A list of 73 countries and territories where English holidaymakers can visit without self-isolating on their return has been published

UK Government publishes confirmed list of countries exempt from quarantine

Protesters chant slogans during a rally against a new national security law in Hong Kong on 1 July 2020 (Photo: DALE DE LA REY/AFP via Getty Images)

This is why people are protesting in Hong Kong, as controversial new 'anti-prote...

Former Fleetwood Nautical Campus student Sophia Walker has launched a petition aimed at ending sex discrimination

Ex-Fleetwood student Sophie launches sex discrimination petition

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Retro retail label Cath Kidston is to close all of its 60 UK stores, with the loss of more than 900 jobs (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cath Kidston to close all 60 UK stores - with loss of more than 900 jobs

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A tiger in New York has contracted coronavirus - here’s what you need to know

What you need to know about keeping your pets safe during the outbreak (Photo: GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images)

Can pets catch coronavirus? What you need to know

Phillip Schofield’s ITV programme, How To Spend It Well On Holiday, was pulled from TV on Thursday night (5 March) over coronavirus fears (Photo: Shutterstock)

Phillip Schofield’s ITV show has been cancelled due to ongoing coronavirus outbr...

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