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A rare photograph from the 1990s showing members of the White Eagle Club in Blackpool. One of the last images taken inside the club before it closed in 1999.

From Blackpool to Poland: The Journey of the White Eagle

Meet the tattoo artist attracting customers from across the world

Polish nationals wishing to vote in the upcoming election must register by May 13, 2025, which is five days before the election.

Polish Community in Blackpool Prepares for Crucial Presidential Election

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

Karl Bartoni invite you to the exhibition: "Together Through Time – A Tribute to Polish Heritage.".

Polish Heritage Days 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Connection

Hollywood star Andrew Garfield traced his family tree in the opening episode of Who Do You Think You Are? (Picture: BBC/Wall to Wall/Stephen Perry)

Who Do You Think You Are? still has the power to move, Hollywood glitz or not

Sneezing and itchy eyes are common symptoms of hay fever

Do you have a cold or hay fever? Your eyes may reveal the answer

Optegra surgeon Shafiq Rehman

Eye spy with my little eye - what are your eyes telling you on World Health Day?

Adorable video shows newborn lion cubs with mum rescued from Ukraine

A stunning white display

World Fireworks Championship back for 2025 - here's the dates

Mercure Szczyrk Resort

I visited Europe’s longest hotel with stunning misty mountain views

A pyrotechnics team from Poland have been crowned champions of Blackpool’s annual World Fireworks competition

Winners of World Fireworks Championship revealed spectacular displays

World Fireworks Championship in Blackpool.

Amazing pictures capture Finland's entry into the World Fireworks Championship

The three nations that will compete in this year’s World Fireworks Championship in Blackpool have been unveiled.

Finland next to compete on stage at World Firework Championships

Get into the festive spirit with a Christmas market this winter

Four great Christmas market city breaks you can book today

Maciej Bober lives in his Fiat 500 full-time and says he's "happier than ever".

Watch: Man who lives in Fiat 500 says he’s “happier than ever”
Watch Maciej discuss his reasons for living in his Fiat 500 and a breakdown of how much it costs him.
Jessica Martin

Dua Lipa performing on stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

How to see Glastonbury's best acts on tour near you

James Cahill's Q School campaign ended with defeat on Friday night Picture: George Wood/Getty Images

James Cahill suffers Q School KO

Complete guide to Euro 2024 including groups and fixtures

Anna Paprzycka, of Tea Amantes, with partner Shamack Malachowski, who runs the Inkden Tattoo Studio nextdoor.

Blackpool gallery and tearoom celebrates Polish link

Maciej Serocki, Anna Paprzycka, Wioleta Serocka

Polish culture on display at Blackpool cafe next month

Rebecca MacBain has won over £35k worth of prizes including cash, gift cards, holidays and tailored suits (Credit: William Lailey / SWNS)

I enter competitions for a living – I've won over £35k worth of prizes

Lukasz Pajak Senior, from Fleetwood, is charged with assaulting a 13-year-old autistic boy in July 2022

Children's rugby coach charged with assaulting autistic boy

Freddy Mahoney, 12

Football mad amputee, 12, set to play for England team

A new lecture will explore Lancashire’s places of pain and shame. Pictured: St. Anne’s churchyard in Woodplumpton, where the grave of the ‘Woodplumpton Witch’, can be found.

Free lecture to shine a light on the dark history of Lancashire

Anne-marie and Rachel in the mountains.

UK mum shares how she jets off on 48-hour holidays for £16

Julie Wendell is not missing Madeleine McCann, DNA results have confirmed - Credit: Getty Images and Dr Phil

Woman who claimed she was Madeleine McCann gets answers after DNA test
Julie Wendell once appeared on Dr Phil to discuss claims that she was Madeleine McCann, who has been missing since May 2007.
Ethan Evans

Comedian and historian Al Murray with a pigeon (Photo: SEGA)

Research shows 37% of Brits don’t know when Second World War happened

The service was held at St Annes Hebrew Congregation on Orchard Road

Holocaust Memorial Day pictures

Emilia Zogo (left) with Anna Paprzycka of the Tea Amantes tea room and gallery, during the launch of the photographic exhibition.

Why Polish-born photographer was inspired by Blackpool

Jordan Henderson of England celebrates after scoring the team's first goal against Senegal at the Al Bayt Stadium. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

How to watch France v England at the 2022 World Cup

Declan Rice said England should be feared by everyone at the World Cup after their Group B victory, and his former coach Liam Manning agrees

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NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

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The auroch skull that Dannielle Keys found on Blyth Beach. A walker has discovered an 'almost complete' skull of an ancestor to today's domesticated cows on the town's beach

Giant skull of cattle ancestor found washed up on UK beach

Jamie Oakey from Blackpool plays for the England Amputee team Picture: ENGLAND AMPUTEE FA

Jamie Oakey of Blackpool ready for England opener in Amputee World Cup

Almost half of adults worry they will have to compromise on the quality of their...

Charles Bridge and the stunning architecture of the old town in Prague

The most affordable European city breaks for couples this summer

England teammates congratulate goalscorer Jamie Oakey (on his back) in Poland

World Cup call for England hero Jamie Oakey

The Communication Workers Union Humanitarian Aid charity delivers aid to Ukranian refugees in Poland

Humanitarian convoy from Blackpool drops off 20 tonnes of aid at Ukrainian refug...

Dariusz Bigaj (left), Daniela Tyliszczak and Marcin Kubasinski are among the organisers of the Polish Heritage Days event in Blackpool.

Blackpool's Polish Heritage Days event in May is supporting Ukraine refugees

Donations unpacked in Poland

Humanitarian convoy from Blackpool arrives in Poland to deliver aid to Ukrainian...

Marek Polkowski from South Shore has two daughter currently living in Kyiv.

Dad from Blackpool relieved as daughters escape from war-torn Ukraine

Ukrainian refugee Vlad, who has been welcomed into the home of Mr Fox in Lancashire after landing at Manchester Airport on Friday

Ukrainian refugee welcomed to his new home in Poulton

Members of the Communication Workers Union Humanitarian Aid

Blackpool humanitarians prepare for 1,300-mile journey to Ukrainian border with ...

Max Fox (pictured left) with Vlad. (Credit: Max Fox/ PA Media)

Poulton man hopes to bring Ukrainian home after flying to Poland to meet him

Max Fox on a plane to Poland, on his way to help with humanitarian efforts. (Credit: PA)

Man searching for Ukrainian refugee in Poland ‘surprised’ by lack of guidance

ZAHONY, HUNGARY - MARCH 12: People queue to board a train back to Ukraine across the border from Hungary on March 12, 2022 in Zahony, Hungary. More than 2 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the start of Russia's military offensive, according to the UN. Hungary, one of Ukraine's neighbouring countries, has welcomed more than 144,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine after Russia began a large-scale attack. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Blackpool people show support for 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme

Max Fox (right) with Arturo Echeverria.

Poulton man flies to Poland to offer his home to Ukrainian refugee

A Ukrainian woman holds her 3-month-old baby at the Western Railway Station as they flee Ukraine on March 9, 2022 in Budapest, Hungary.

DEC charities are providing emergency aid to the people of Ukraine - how to dona...

Jet2 is suspending flights to Krakow between 24 March and 26 May (Photo: Shutterstock)

Jet2 suspends flights to Poland for two months amid Ukraine war

Huge amount of items donated to the Ukraine refugee appeal by the people of Fleetwood

Massive support on Fylde coast to Ukraine appeal

Marek Polkowski' with one of his daughters when he lived in Ukraine.

Blackpool dad worried about his two daughters in Ukraine

Picture by Julian Brown /JPIMedia 05/03/22

Volunteers at the Lytham Institute with goods collected to help people in Ukraine

Fylde folk show their generosity with ‘overwhelming’ response to aid Ukrainians

A mother and baby fleeing Ukraine.

Stage set for Lytham event to boost Ukraine appeal

Lytham Institute will be open for donation of items between 10am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday

Collection point set up for donation of vital items to help Ukrainians

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