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Kathryn Olley with her winning artwork

My GP told me to restart art - now I'm Lancashire Artist of the Year

It was a balmy summer evening in June 1960 when 19-year-old Josie Nicolson first met Ken in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom

'Blackpool Tower will always be a reminder of beautiful moments'

Blackpool's Christmas by the Sea Village

Free ice skating and 100ft slide to be part of resort's Christmas fun

Showtown has announced its acquisition of the Charlie Cairoli Collection.

Showtown acquires famous clown Charlie Cairoli collection

30 of Britain's most beautiful buildings. We have ranked them lowest to highest.

This Lancashire building has been named among Britain's most beautiful

The site of the proposed development on Reads Avenue

Plans revealed for rooftop bar at the Empire Inn hotel on Reads Avenue

The BIBAs 2018

21 glittering retro pics of Lancashire Be Inspired Business Awards

These breathtaking shots of the fog surrounding Blackpool’s world famous tower were taken by professional photographer Dave Nelson this morning.

Check out these breathtaking shots of the fog around Blackpool Tower

Former King Edward Cinema. Recently in use as a bingo hall and nightclub the “Central Picture Theatre” was built in 1913, possibly one of the first purpose-built cinemas in Lancashire. It was listed in 1983

19 of Blackpool's precious listed buildings in their early days

Lightpool festival 2023 - including this installation, Spin a Yarn

All you need to know about Lightpool as illuminated wonderland arrives

25 great attractions in Lancashire to take your family this summer

25 great attractions to take your family before school holidays end

Fireworks above the Big One a Blackpool's Pleasure Beach Resort

I went late night rollercoaster riding - and I loved the atmosphere

Lever Edge Care Home residents (from left) Olive Aspinall, 92, and Doreen Aspinall, 88.

Blackpool brings back memories for Bolton’s elderly

The full Strictly Come Dancing line-up has been announced

15 Strictly stars eyeing up the Blackpool Tower ballroom

Blackpool Promenade was awash with colour over the weekend as the World Fireworks Championship returned

Blackpool's amazing World Firework Championships to return with a bang

Blackpool’s spectacular annual Air Show is one of the town's most popular events

I attended day 2 of the Air Show and was amazed by the crowd's size

Blackpool’s spectacular annual Air Show is one of the town's most popular events - and it’s not hard to see why.

Sean Gleaves

Red Arrows flying over Blackpool Tower to kick start the 2024 Blackpool Air Show.

I went to the Blackpool Air Show for the first time and it was amazing

Visitors to Blackpool’s spectacular Air Show weekend will be able to get up close and personal with a Red Arrow jet.

Visitors to Air Show can get up close and personal with a Red Arrow

The traditional first round interviews were hosted by North End Events at Deepdale

Echoes of the past inspire BIBAs interviewees at iconic Preston landmark

Disco Donkey Cavalcade designed by Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen

Take a sneak peak inside the 2024 Blackpool Illuminations

A recent study by Property Solvers revealed the most and least expensive streets in the resort

I visited resort's most expensive street & was amazed by the backdrop

This is the former Woolworth's building in Bank Hey Street

Iconic Art Deco shop site goes up sale

Roy Payne has a flight around Blackpool Tower approx 1975

49 death-defying historic pictures of Blackpool Tower down the decades

Caroline West gives used tea bags "another lease of life" by painting famous UK landmarks on them (Credit: Ella Sandy/family handout)

I paint landmarks onto used tea bags to give them a new lease of life

According to Stay Blackpool

Top ten best reviewed mid price hotels in Blackpool for your holiday

Collage of luxury hotels in Blackpool

10 of the best luxury hotels to try in Blackpool in 2024

Top: Denise Nolan and Tom at their wedding (credit @coleen_nolan on Instagram). Bottom: The Nolan sisters l to r- Anne, Maureen, Coleen, Denise and Linda.

Denise Nolan reveals she is taking her sisters on her honeymoon!

Singer Denise Nolan, who lives on the Fylde Coast, has revealed she is taking her sisters with her on her honeymoon.

Aimee Seddon

Sophie Ward as the tower glowed green from Lyme Disease

Light up Blackpool Tower green for Lyme Disease awareness

Blackpool Tower.

Blackpool Tower Eye opens - and other indoor attractions this summer

Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley performing at Blackpool Tower Weekender

I saw DJ Jo Whiley at Blackpool Tower Weekender and was blown away

Legendary DJ Gary Davies is coming to Blackpool this Spring with a live version of his popular Radio 2 show 'Sound of the 80s'

I spoke to DJ Gary Davies who's bringing his show to Lancs this Friday

25 of the best places to take in Lancashire’s stunning views

Blackpool Tower marks its 130th anniversary

I wonder what people made of the Tower when it opened 130 years ago

Lottery winner Raymond Young celebrates his win in front of Blackpool Tower. (Credit: Anthony Devlin)

I celebrated my lottery win in Blackpool after thinking I dreamt it up

Wheel of Faith at Blackpool Tower Circus

Circus performer 'recovering well' after falling from Wheel of Faith

Merlin is offering a 50 per cent discount to Fylde Coast residents with a FY postcode.

Here's how you can get half price tickets to resort's top attractions

Jordan Wylie and Jordan Banks

Star of Channel 4's Hunted creating legacy for boy hit by lightning

Burrow Strictly Ball will be attended by rugby star Rob Burrow, presenters Dan Walker, Sally Nugent, Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and more.

Celebs head to Blackpool this weekend to fight MND in support of star

Blackpool Tower Live May Weekender 2024

Ad Feature Blackpool Tower Live May Weekender - party with big names

Merlin's Pick 'N' Mix saver advertisement on Blackpool Tower

Viral video of Blackpool Tower keeps social media users guessing

A promotional video was launched ahead of the Backlot Cinema and Diner's grand opening

Ad Feature CGI drone show lights up sky as Backlot Cinema prepares to open

This insert picture shows a zoomed in image of a UFO spotted above Tulketh in Preston. The sighting is ringed in red, 2007

19 extraordinary retro pictures of Lancashire UFO sightings

Alex takes a hair-raising dive from the top of Blackpool Tower - hurtling all the way down to the Comedy Carpet and seafront before zipping along North Pier at breakneck speed

Drone ace takes viewers on dizzying 'roller coaster ride in the sky'

Alex takes a hair-raising dive from the top of Blackpool Tower - hurtling all the way down to the Comedy Carpet and seafront before zipping along North Pier at breakneck speed.

WATCH: Blackpool drone ace's dizzying stunts from Tower to Big One

World Firework Championships set to return to Blackpool

From Russia's war on Ukraine, the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry and Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) found in schools, 2023 has been a memorable year

A look back at the biggest stories in 2023

Update on man arrested at Blackpool Tower after 'fire'

Specsavers and others poke fun at Blackpool Tower blaze confusion

The tower was feared to be alight (image courstey of @__harrietclegg via Twitter)

Blackpool Tower incident: video shows what sparked fire fears at top of landmark

The top of Blackpool Tower this afternoon after false reports of a fire

Blackpool Tower fire: Flames were orange netting, police confirm

The top of Blackpool Tower this afternoon after false reports of a fire

Blackpool Tower on fire - what we know so far

Inset: Emily Woodward, 31, got to watch her favourite show Strictly Come Dancing being televised from Blackpool Tower. Main: Photo of BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing at Blackpool Tower. Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire

I took my disabled daughter to Blackpool to be in the Strictly audience

The cast of Legally Blonde: The Musical arrive in Blackpool

Legally Blonde cast turn Blackpool Tower pink

BBC handout photo of Kai Widdrington and Angela Rippon during their appearance on the live show on Saturday for BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing. Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire

I was in the audience for Strictly Come Dancing at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

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