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Future Olympics could be held in the North of England

Everything you need to know about Northern Powerhouse Rail

I'd urge you to check journeys in advance ahead of significant changes

There are some very strange laws in the UK which are still technically standing but few people know about

The weirdest laws still standing, including little-known pub rule

The moment Timothy Jason Starkie crashed into the parked car

Watch: Moment serial drink driver crashes into parked car

AFC Fylde play their final match of the season this afternoon Picture: AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde hope for a positive end to the season

Video shows moment murder victim runs away from scene.

Watch: Moment murder victim runs away from scene before collapsing

AFC Fylde lost at Aldershot Town on Tuesday Picture: AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde's interim boss is full of respect for York City

Libby Denney.

Viral cleaner reveals how often you should clean your bed sheets

The sun sets over Camber Sands.

Later time the sun will set in your area on day clocks change

Flo Topham (L) and Camille Porhel, who play for York Railway Institute (YRI) AFC u12s Girls, have launched a campaign defending their right to have short hair, after they were accused of being boys during a game.

We were accused of cheating at football...because we have short hair

A bride given less than six months to live after losing her leg to cancer made it down the aisle to marry her partner -for the second time.

I lost my leg and was given six months to live...I just got married

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Step into 2025 with Super Savings... If You Dare!

Avanti West Coast train.

Watch: Full list of train cancellations as Storm Éowyn hits the UK

Watch: Police officer killed by HGV as she helped motorists in crash

The Natural History Museum’s Dinosaurs Live! is among the shows with January sale discounts

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings
We've spotted a discount code that will slash the prices of tickets at 24 participating venues if you order your seats this month
Gareth Butterfield

Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.

Watch: UK's busiest and most expensive Christmas markets ranked

How many of the Christmas items can you find?

Can you find 50 Christmas movie items in this mind-boggling puzzle?

A Northern Rail train in the snow.

Watch: Northern Rail: list of cancelled services as Storm Bert hits UK

Blackpool isn't the worst place in the UK but I'm surprised it's Top 3

These cottages are the perfect places for a festive family get-together

Six idyllic cottages in Yorkshire perfect for a Christmas getaway

Security guard who fled down M6 after killing army veteran and hiding his body in the woods found guilty

Man fled down M6 after killing army veteran & hiding his body in woods

Shed Seven confirm huge outdoor shows for 2025 after securing their second number one album in a year.

Shed Seven confirm huge outdoor shows for 2025

On the Big Wheel in 1994. Alan Leach, Thomas Gladwin, Paul Banks, Rick Witter

Pictures of Britpop band Shed Seven when they came to Blackpool, 1994

People cosplaying as their favourite characters to promote the Fleetwood comic con event.

Calling all comic book fans! New Comic Con coming to the Fylde coast

AFC Fylde lost at Forest Green Rovers in midweek Picture: Steve McLellan

AFC Fylde staying upbeat for York City clash

Two-year-old Toby dances along with father’s Morris dance group.

Watch: Two-year-old boy dances along with father’s Morris dance group
Watch the sweet moment two-year-old Toby concentrates on following his father’s steps, delighting the audience.
Jessica Martin

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Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

The best towns and cities for a Staycation including Liverpool

Dry-cured York-style ham.

Easter feasting with some great menu choices from Swaledale Butchers

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa: a weekend wind down in a Yorkshire country house hotel

Northern is looking to recruit more than 300 drivers and conductors this year

Northern set to recruit more than 300 drivers and conductors

Keira is described as white, 5ft 2in tall, of slim build with long straight blonde hair (Credit: North Yorkshire Police)

Missing teenage girl, 15, 'possibly took train to Blackpool'

Tony McMahon played more than 50 times for Blackpool in three separate spells. He is now a manager of a National League club. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Ex-Blackpool figure lands interim management job at non-league club

The Archbishop of York visiting St Peter's Church in Burnley.

Archbishop commissions racial justice group during Lancashire visit

AFC Fylde lost to York City in November Picture: Steve McLellan

AFC Fylde look to bounce back from FA Trophy loss

Celebrate Shed Seven’s 30th anniversary with new album ‘A Matter of Time’ - out now. © Barnaby Fairley 2023

Shed Seven’s new album ‘A Matter of Time’ - out now

Ben Fry and Phil Pinder. Photo: NPIF

NPIF investment propels The Potions Cauldron to magical heights

NS&I Premium Bonds December 2023 prize winners: When is the draw date & how to check if you are a winner

Everything you need to know about the NS&I Premium Bonds December draw

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Blackpool has been crowned the most popular destination for a staycation in the UK, with 135,000 monthly searches for hotels in the area.

Blackpool has been crowned the most popular staycation destination

Leah Bedford's body has been recovered from the River Ouse

Breaking Officers find body in search for missing schoolgirl

All lines between Preston and Blackpool North are currently blocked, say Northern, after an object was caught on the overhead electric wires at Kirkham and Wesham. Northern said train services will be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes, with the disruption expected until 11am

Train delays between Preston and Blacklpool

The Dungeons in Edinburgh, York and Blackpool are offering free entry to medical students to celebrate the start or return to university this September.

Free entry to Blackpool Tower Dungeon for medical students

Without Trace by Leigh Russell

Without Trace by Leigh Russell: book review

The London, Blackpool and York Dungeons are offering free entry to A-Level students who get a ‘horrendous’ result in their History exams. On 17th and 18th August 2023, those with a Grade D or below can get free entry to The Dungeons to learn some truly interesting and dark, uncensored British history.

Free dungeon entry for A-Level Students who get 'horrendous' history grades

Blackpool beach on a sunny day is fun for all the family. Don't forget your bucket and spade!

The Lancashire destination named as one of UK's best staycation spots

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.

Sarah Ferguson endured “8 hour cancer op” after diagnosis

Sarah Ferguson is recovering from breast cancer treatment, a royal spokesperson has confirmed - Credit: Getty

Piers Morgan reveals Sarah Ferguson text following cancer diagnosis

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 06: Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York speaks onstage at Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York In Conversation With Samantha Barry at The 92nd Street Y New York, on March 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Breaking Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with breast cancer

Toys R Us closed in 2018.

Date revealed for iconic toy shop Toys R US return to the high street

Long Boi has been pronounced dead after having been missing from University of York campus since mid-March.

Internet star and exceptionally tall duck Long Boi presumed dead

Prince Andrew and Prince Harry

Prince Harry and Andrew confirmed to have no coronation role

This King Charles I shilling struck during the English Civil War has sold for a world record £12,600.

King Charles I coin sells for world record price at auction

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson - Credit: Getty Images

King Charles III gives Sarah Ferguson VIP role at Coronation concert

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