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Continuus are strengthening their presence in the US, which is their biggest market

Ad Feature Acuity Analytics buys Continuus

Founder and CEO of Ledgebrook, Gage Caligaris, met with Dr. Nazim Cetin, CEO of Alllianz X

Ad Feature Ledgebrook raises over £150m to scale AI-powered insurance platform

Budva, Montenegro offers a similar Mediterranean escape with beautiful Adriatic coastline, historic streets and lively beach clubs.

10 holiday dupes offering fewer crowds and lower prices

Shiho Kuwaki was the AIG Women's Open champion

Open play-off left me in race against time to catch train home

The service will empower AI visibility

Ad Feature Newswire expands USA network with guaranteed coverage

An English fan kisses a replica of the World Cup trophy ahead of the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on 11 July 2026.

Readers reveal where they'll watch if England reach World Cup final

Whitegate Drive Health Centre Blackpool.

I can't win Johnny Depp's art competition because I live in Blackpool

Brazilian forward Romario kisses the FIFA World Cup trophy 1994 as his teammates Branco (left) and Dunga look on. Brazil defeated Italy in the final on penalties when the tournament was last held in the United States

Home of Football deserves to stage the World Cup once again

Thrill-seeking athlete Lily Smith has performed a daring balance beam routine 52 stories above street level.

Athlete performs balance beam routine 52 stories above street level

I visited one of the world's most famous buildings in New York City

Pittsburgh: Freelance journalist Rory Buccheri found an unexpected farm to fork oasis in this industrial US city famous for sports and pop art

I found an unexpected farm to fork oasis in the US city of Pittsburgh

No Limit Records' influence far extends just the hip-hop community, as Master P looked to provide an equitable means for artists to make a living from their music.

How big an influence was hip-hop label No Limit Records?

Pop sensation to perform at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening show

AFC Fylde director of football Stewart Mairs Photo: AFC Fylde

Director of football: AFC Fylde were 'too nice' last season

A fighter jet fell off the side of the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman while she was deployed in the Red Sea.

Expensive error: $70m rolls off aircraft carrier and into the sea

The sun rises on another packed day at Virginia Beach

I know why Pharrell Williams is 'Happy' after a trip to Virginia Beach
After an action-packed weekend in Virginia Beach, I know why Pharrell is ‘Happy’ 😍
Mark Waldron

Ciba International Award Ceremony. Bellingham, Washington April 5th.

Blackpool author wins prestigious award

FKA Twigs has had to cancel several North American and Canadian tour dates due to the wrong visas being issued.

FKA Twigs North American tour cancelled due to visa issues

Fan-tastic World Cup welcome awaits Brits in Boston

17th January 1934: A member of the Blackpool lifeboat crew takes it upon himself to feed the local seagulls during the winter month

31 captivating retro pictures through the years from people to places

A poll of 1,000 adults who travel for work found over half like to turn meetings abroad into a holiday

Business travellers reckon they save £2,500 on holidays every year

Andrea Seed, who works for Lancashire County Council and who will compete at the upcoming World's Strongest Woman comp in America

I skipped PE at school but now I'm at the Official Strongman Games

The Mersey Beatles are coming to Blackpool tonight.

One of the best Beatles tribute bands can’t wait to be back in Lancs

Surprising Deep South: Visit the USA's best fly-drive spot

David Madden (inset) was interviewed for a new documentary about the Freckleton Air Disaster, where he watched most of his classmates get killed 80 years ago.

'I ran through a burning doorway as my classmates got killed'

Take a look at 25 pictures from the final day of the World Firework Championships which took place in Blackpool

25 pics from the final day of the World Firework Championships

Ghost Train at Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool

Pleasure Beach Resort’s Ghost Train inspired new Beetlejuice film
While Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort is a place where tourists can expect to experience an adrenaline rush, some might get more of a thrill than they bargained for on one ride in particular.
Catherine Musgrove

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

Music fans reveal their ultimate travel bucket list

Shania Twain at Lytham Festival

Shania Twain sings to St Annes superfan on stage at Lytham Festival

Stephen Bergin (L), 35, splits his time between operating on brains and consulting Grey's Anatomy's writers and actors.

Watch: Grey's Anatomy inspired me to be a surgeon - now I work on set

Clouds the puppy with a swollen face after being stung by a hornet.

Watch: Puppy's face swells after hornet sting

A massive sinkhole opened up and swallowed a light pole in the middle of a football pitch at Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Illinois, USA.

Watch: Giant sinkhole swallows football pitch

A two-time Blackpool boss is ‘in talks’ over becoming a national team boss. (Image: Getty Images)

Former Blackpool and Sunderland boss 'in talks' for international job

Subway at 5 The Clock House, Waterlooville

Subway launches foot-long cookies and churros

COSORI 5L Rice Cooker provides a versatile and affordable solution for efficient cooking.

COSORI 5L Rice Cooker provides a versatile and affordable solution

A motorist was bemused to find himself facing four zebras on the loose in North Bend, Washington, on Sunday, April 28.

Watch: Zebras cause chaos for drivers after escaping onto a busy road

Renewable green energy (photo: Adobe)

Going Green

Beagle cross dog Winston reacts to his favourite film The Lion King.

Beagle cross dog reacts to his favourite film The Lion King

Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club is hoping to stage The Open again

Royal Lytham hoping for return of The Open after work is completed

22nd February 1939: The opera house under construction at Blackpool. Blackpool Tower is in the centre

31 captivating retro pictures through the years from people to places

A player linked with Blackpool has been trialling at a Championship club. (Image: Camera Sport)

Free agent Blackpool linked midfielder on trial at Championship club

SEASTAR 5 INVADERS FROM THE ABYSS

Blackpool Author launches Paperback sci-Fi Story Series for Children....

Strictly dancer Lauren Oakley speaks to the crowd ahead of the official opening of Christmas by the Sea in Blackpool. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

11 photos of Blackpool's Christmas by the Sea being launched by Strictly stars

Mina Alali with calf Moo Picture: Mina Alali / SWNS

Meet Moo - a calf adopted from a petting zoo who gets taken for walks

Charlie the cockatoo has been caged for three months at Heathrow over paperwork issues

Pet bird caged at Heathrow for three months over missing paperwork

The bear calmly stole a fresh-caught salmon, as the fisherman who caught it could only watch on in disbelief. (Photo: Collab/SWNS)

Cheeky bear steals fisherman's freshly-caught salmon

Natural supplements known for safely enhancing cognitive function and mitigating stress

Nootropics expert reveals five natural supplements for reducing stress

Maya Jama will host the first-ever Love Island Games

Love Island Games start date and how to watch in UK

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

Breaking The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

Unsealed FBI documents reveal IRA plot to kill the Queen

Breaking IRA plot to kill Queen in San Francisco in 1983 revealed by FBI

What are funnel clouds? Rare weather phenomenon explained

Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough

Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough reach settlement following feud

The Cloud Gate sculpture, popularly known as the bean, with Chicago's skyline

‘I went to Chicago for five days and it was better than New York’

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