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Children signing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" for their concert at Ashcroft Day Nursery, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, 2002

31 adorable pics of Xmas Nativities at '90s & '00s Preston and Blackpool schools

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Alfie Boe believes Die Hard is a Christmas film and has teamed up with Disney + to prove it. Credit: Doug Peters/PA Wire

Alfie Boe teams up with Disney+ to prove that Die Hard IS a Christmas film

The Ballroom Girls: Christmas Dreams by Jenny Holmes

Three super sagas for winter nights: book reviews

Charlotte Dawson, the daughter of legendary comedian Les Dawson, during rehearsals of Beauty And The Beast at Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Credit: William Lailey / SWNS)

Les Dawson sends daughter ‘good luck message' from beyond the grave

There are plenty of live shows to look forward to in Lancashire this January and February

20 live shows and concerts to brighten up your January

David Thewlis attends the Sydney premiere of "The Artful Dodger" at Beta Bar on November 29, 2023. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Blackpool's David Thewlis attends premiere of his latest TV show but what is it?

The medals of Edward Cuthbert Johnson fetched £105k when they went under the hammer (Credit: Spink)

Medals won by Dambuster war hero from Blackpool sell for £105k at auction

Legendary American rapper Busta Rhymes

This is why legendary US rapper says Lancashire was "incredible" culture shock

Alfie Boe is setting of on a new tour in 2024.

Blackpool's Alfie Boe announces new UK tour

Zoe Ball is to star in a New Year special of Taskmaster, presented by Greg Davies (left) and Alex Horne (right). Both images: Getty

Lancashire’s Zoe Ball to star in Taskmaster new year special

Lancashire police officer is facing a misconduct investigation over death of man, 24

Lancashire police officer is facing a misconduct investigation

[From left] Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson, Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young and Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams after the devolution deal was signed at Lancaster Castle (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

'Milestone' moment at Lancaster Castle sees Lancashire devolution deal signed

A devolution deal is being signed today in Lancashire

Historic devolution deal to be signed in Lancashire today by minister

The medals of Edward Cuthbert Johnson could fetch up to £70k when they go under the hammer (Credit: Spink)

Medals won by Dambuster war hero expected to sell for up to £70k at auction

People of Lancashire react to the news of Top Gear’s cancellation. Credit: BBC

People of Lancashire react to the news of Top Gear’s cancellation
The iconic BBC motoring show Top Gear has been cancelled for the “forseeable future” following a crash involving Preston born presenter Freddie Flintoff but how did the people of Lancashire react to the news?

Class A drug dealers in Lancashire 'must expect to go to prison'

Class A drug dealers in Lancashire 'must expect to go to prison'

Heritage at Risk 2023
St Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, St Ignatius Square, Preston, Lancashire.
Exterior, general view by drone of Cathedral, view from south east.

These are the decaying Lancashire landmarks added to most ‘at risk’ register

Woman goes into labour playing bingo - and has baby in the car park

Main image: Chris Harris, Paddy McGuinness, Freddie Flintoff (credit BBC). Inset: Steve Berry (credit Talk TV)

Top Gear presenter opens up about his Flintoff-eqsue expereience on the show

Take a look at pics from the live show

11 pics from Strictly’s Blackpool show, the most watched episode of the series

Inside the Backlot Cinema - this will be fitted with an IMAX screen and will be one of 9 screens in the new complex

9 pictures that show how Backlot Cinema is progressing on site

Blackpool's Alfie Boe will be performing at the Forever Reds Christmas Lunch. Images: Getty

Liverpool FC Christmas party to feature performance by Lancashire's Alfie Boe

Left photo: Vincent Simone (credit Jeff Spicer/Getty Images). Other three photos: Strictly Come Dancing pairs during the Blackpool Week 2023 (credit BBC/Guy Levy).

Legendary Strictly pro dancer passes judgement on the Blackpool week

Hayley Tamaddon is performing in Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Blackpool Winter Gardens between November 21 and November 25. Image: Johan Persson

I spoke to Hayley Tamaddon ahead of her performances in Blackpool this week

After more than four decades, local programmes on Preston and Blackpool's first commercial radio station are coming to an end (image: Pixabay)

Rock FM’s last local show axed in Joel Ross breakfast shake-up

A study by Betway has named Preston as the sixth cheapest place to buy a Christmas trees in the UK

Preston rated as one of the cheapest places to buy a Christmas tree
With the festive season upon us, it’s nearly time to put up the Christmas tree and fill the house with the evergreen aroma of pine needles once more. But where is the cheapest place to buy one this year?

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left shocked by a leaked exit spoiler before the eighth couple leave later this evening during Blackpool week

Strictly viewers aghast at dance off spoiler

A look around Xmas By The Sea

I went for a look around Christmas By The Sea on launch night

Larry Elliot, called an ambulance for Tammy Hall, who delivered her baby boy in an ambulance outside Club3000 bingo

Staff praised for heroic actions as woman has a baby during a bingo game

Rescue crews recovering the plane after it was forced to make an emergency landing on the beach in South Shore last night (Thursday, November 16). (Picture by Tatiana Dunderdale)

Video: Plane makes emergency landing on beach

Ellie Leach - best known for portraying Faye Windass on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street arrives in a wet Blackpool.

First pictures of Strictly stars arriving in Blackpool

Plane makes emergency landing on beach

Jane McDonald is back with a new tour for 2024 kicking off with two shows in Blackpool

Jane McDonald announces new tour and kicks it off in Lancashire

New data from LegalExpert.co.uk has revealed round 13 sex offences happened each day in Lancashire in the last year

Place in Lancashire rated as the area where sex offences are most likely

Inside Walterz Entertainment Centre at Newton Hall Holiday Park in Blackpool. Inset: Lucinda Herbert with her caricature by Sean Smith at Cartoon Magic

I visited this incredible new teenage hotspot for carnival-themed fun and games

Check out which hotel has won what.

7 of the best places to stay in and around Lancashire revealed

Strictly Come Dancing stars will be opening Blackpool's Christmas By The Sea on Friday, November 17. Images: submit/BBC

Strictly Come Dancing stars to open Christmas By The Sea

Clockwise from top left: Ellie Leach, Angela Rippon, Angela Scanlon and Annabel Croft. Images: BBC

I talked to the remaining Strictly ladies & partners ahead of Blackpool show

Train Sim World 4: Blackpool Branches: Preston - Blackpool & Ormskirk route Add-on is out now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Epic Games Store, and Steam for £29.99/€35.99/$39.99.

Local landmarks feature in a new retro-style video game

Blackpool’s Jake Beesley (centre) scores the opening goal despite the attentions of Morecambe’s Jacob Bedeau (photo: Lee Parker/CameraSport)

Blackpool 2 Morecambe 1: Shrimps crash out of EFL Trophy

I talked to Strictly's Bobby, Nigel, Layton & partners ahead of Blackpool show

Varna International Ballet returns with Sleeping Beauty, every child’s favourite fairy tale, set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score.

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Varna International Ballet returning with classic performances

Left: actress Hannah Waddingham. Right: Tenor Alfie Boe. (both images: Getty)

Actress Hannah Waddingham’s secret romance with Alfie Boe

A car went up in flames on the M55 westbound between Preston and Kirkham (Credit: Google)

Car goes up in flames on M55 westbound

Dr Zuber Bagasi. Supplied picture

Ad Feature Struggling to see a dentist? This North West group could be the answer

Mark Yates, the proprietor of Brooks Collectables in Blackpool, gave us a tour of his magnificent toy store and museum

Take a look at one of Blackpool’s oldest family-run gift shops

Three vehicles were involved in the fire which broke out on a driveway in Hollin Hall Drive, Longridge at 10.46pm on Monday, November 6

Car explodes into flames on driveway

Loan agency Sambla have done a study on the most expensive places to retire in the UK. Image: micheile henderson on Unsplash

Most affordable places to retire in Lancashire named by study

Main image: Charlotte Dawson reveals her giveaway dressed as superwoman (image by charlottedawsy on Instagram). Inset: Fish and chips by Meelan Bawjee on Unsplash

How you can win a chippy tea with Charlotte Dawson

The Beatles (L-R) Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943 - 2001), Ringo Starr and John Lennon (1940 - 1980) at the BBC Television Studios in London, 1966. (Central Press/Getty Images)

I didn’t expect the well of emotion as I heard The Beatles Now & Then

Beauty and The Beast pantomime at The Globe includes TV personality Charlotte Dawson and Blackpool icon Betty Legs Diamond

Charlotte Dawson to star in Beauty and The Beast panto

Ross Goodwin, a judo and wrestling coach from Blackpool, has been shortlisted for the Community Coach of the Year Award

Blackpool coach shortlisted for national coaching award

Victim Ryan Harvey was murdered by Paul Atherton for liking his car

The tragic events which led to the murder of 22-year-old man

Shrek the Musical is heading to Blackpool’s Winter Gardens this December

Meet the star of the brand-new Shrek the Musical production coming to Lancashire