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Eight in 10 people in the UK use their TV for streaming films and TV shows

Ad Feature North-South divide revealed in TV and social media habits

The Lancashire leg of the Women's Tour of Britain, which ends in Blackpool, gets underway on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Tour of Britain Women: When and where to see the riders in Blackpool

The toilets broke on my five-and-a-half hour train journey from London to Scotland

The toilets broke on my major five-and-a-half hour train journey

The live scenes on the M6, between junction 31a and junction 32, as of 17:26pm.

Commuters currently face huge delays on the M55 & the M6 near Preston

Andy Burnham opens No 10 North in Manchester

'I mean it when I say every postcode' Andy Burnham opens No 10 North

Objecting Wrea Green residents and Cllr Frank Andrews outside Fylde Town Hall in St Annes

Anger erupts amid update on plans for major new housing development

Blackpool is set for heatwave number three this week

Heatwave forecast as temperatures climb - everything you need to know

Albie Morgan

WATCH: Behind-the-scenes look at Blackpool's pre-season preparations

Blackpool heatwave

Latest update on heatwave and thunderstorm risk

Sunshine and showers for the weekend

Here's when temperatures will lift in Blackpool

Blackpool town centre has seen huge transformation

Two billion reasons why businesses should invest in Blackpool

It's birthday celebration time at Holiday Inn Blackpool, two years on from its grand opening

Blackpool Holiday Inn named best in UK as it celebrates 2nd birthday

Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

This is when temperatures will peak this week

The front of the home

I tour a modern 4-bed detached family home in Blackpool on the market

More car parking spaces have been proposed for Common Edge Community Sports Village

Vital extra car spaces proposed for £6m Blackpool sports village

Blackpool’s most magical attraction located on the Promenade in between the North Pier and the Blackpool Tower.
Get ready for a Wizard adventure, along the way there will be a forest full of venomous snakes, an ancient castle with a magical fountain, a trip to a train station and a chance to visit magic of York’s mysterious Shambles.

Blackpool jobs saved at Promenade mini-golf business after buy-out
‘We are delighted to have been able to facilitate the sale of this unique business.’
Jack Marshall

After a week of hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the Fylde coast, the weather in Blackpool is set to turn brighter

Sunshine returns before wet and windy conditions hit again

AFC Fylde head coach Photo: Steve McLellan

AFC Fylde boss: Players should relish the pressure of title chase

Everyone needs to visit Malta at least once. The Barcelo Fortina Malta hotel.

Why Malta needs to be on your 2026 bucket list

Fever Tree official opening

New posh bar officially opens at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2

A passenger needed medical attention on the train between New Mills Central and Manchester

Great British Rail Sale offers millions of discounted train tickets

Lisa Kudrow posted this photo on Instagram, pictured with comedian Mae Martin. The pair were in the resort for the filming on Netflix series Feel Good

27 surprising retro movies and shows filmed in Blackpool

Ad Feature Barton Grange is named Destination Garden Centre of the Year

Manchester Airport's terminal two

Everything to know about Manchester Airport's revamped Terminal 2

The 15 best Christmas markets in the North of England for 2025

I spent £15k visiting 312 UK towns and some look like 3rd world places

AFC Fylde won at Alfreton Town Photo: Steve McLellan

Alfreton Town 0 AFC Fylde 1: Back to the top of the table
Luca Thomas’ early strike was the difference as AFC Fylde made it eight consecutive National League North away wins with Saturday’s 1-0 victory at Alfreton Town.
Josh Knowles

AFC Fylde head coach Craig Mahon saw his team earn three points on Tuesday Photo: Steve McLellan

'Perfect performance' thrills AFC Fylde boss

Expect to see UK wrestling on free TV, as North Wrestling grapple with their biggest challengers yet - the Dragons!

BritWres Report: North Wrestling profile and upcoming UK events

The Archbishop speaks to a busy Blackburn Cathedral audience

Archbishop's 'The Lord's Prayer Tour' comes to Lancashire for major event at Cat...

Man to run 57-mile ultramarathon for 16-year-old with brain cancer

Manchester Airport has provided an update as work begins on its multi-million-pound project to revamp Terminal 3.

Huge changes coming to Manchester Airport after £1.3bn investment

The UK's best towns and villages, according to Which? readers, have been named

The 9 best towns and villages in the North

The unsettled weather looks set to continue into the weekend in Lancashire

Will the weather improve this weekend following week of rain and cloud

8 Manchester Airport destinations with last-minute flights under £100pp return

8 Manchester Airport destinations with flights under £100pp return

Airplane take off at Manchester Airport.

Manchester Airport has busiest summer ever with 3.3 million travellers

Picture: Pacemaker

Powerful 85mph winds and 'danger to life' expected during Storm Floris

The ribbon is cut on a new section of the T2 Departure Lounge

Manchester Airport's terminal 2 departure lounge opens

The average UK home is now worth £269,000 following the 3.9% rise over the last 12 months

Blackpool house prices rise nearly £2.5K in a year

A new report reveals how badly constipation affects the nation

A double bedroom

I'm so surprised this 4-bed Blackpool home hasn't been snapped up yet

5 things to do next week in Preston, Chorley & the Fylde Coast

5 things to do next week in Preston, Chorley & the Fylde Coast

Local authorities with the highest proportions of flipped homes in the first quarter of 2025

Home ‘flipping' hotspots where properties are re-sold within months

People have had their say on where the South ends and the North begins

Where does the South end and the North begin? The public have spoken

Emirates Old Trafford

Lancashire hoping to break Old Trafford record for England V India

Blackpool South MP Chris Webb

MP welcomes action to fix "unfair and outdated" council tax rules

Lancashire experienced a surge in temperatures this week, reaching highs of 30C

How long the hot weather will last after temperatures reach 30C

Blackpool fans (Photographer Alex Dodd / CameraSport)

Blackpool fans call out the things that annoy them most on a matchday

Vilnius, Lithuania

I went to the most underrated holiday destination in Europe

Thunderstorm warnings are in place across much of the UK

Yellow Met Office warning issued for thunderstorms this weekend

Driveways info will help northern local authorities with EV charging

All aboard? The 17 quietest & least used railway stations in the North

'We're lagging behind': Northern leaders demand £400m rail investment

The kitchen/dining room

This 4 bed detached house for sale in Blackpool has such a cool look

People can use the Openreach website to see when they can upgrade.

Full fibre broadband for more Blackpool homes

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