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Medal winners on the podium (photo: Luke Simcock)

Blackpool para fencer Moore starts her European Championships week with a medal

Leonardo Bonetti is the CEO and founder of Viola Aleo Ltd

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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

Iconic BAE aircraft made in Lancashire which shaped modern fighter jets turns 40

Iconic BAE aircraft designed and built in Lancashire turns 40

Dennis Crown (John Hannah) is an ex-copper looking for a quiet life in the new Channel 5 drama Benidorm is Murder. (Picture: 5 Broadcasting Ltd/Clapperboard)

This meta new crime drama is weird enough to get away with murder

Half of UK football fans admit secretly backing another country during international tournaments.

Half of UK football fans admit secretly backing another country

New flight routes from major North West airport revealed - this is when they will take off

New flight routes from major North West airport revealed

Rickie, Dale, and daughter Ettie

I revisited the playground where my daughter survived a knife attack

To celebrate Toy Story 5 arriving in cinemas, ODEON is launching the 'Play Them Forward' toy collection campaign this weekend.

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Mouthwatering pics as new takeaway serves up a slice of Italy

Preply links you up with real tutors - and it's an incredibly effective way to learn in your own time

I tried learning Italian on Preply before Rome – and loved it

A picturesque new crime drama in danger of losing its flavour

A poll of 2,000 travellers revealed almost half enjoy comparing the number of destinations they've visited abroad with others

This new tool reveals how much of the world you've travelled

Ragu Italian Bistro, Preston.

'Little piece of Italy' coming to Preston - opening date revealed

There's always new discounted sofas in stock at Worthington Brougham Furniture Ltd - like this half price Bolzano Italian leather suite.

Chorley family furniture store reopens after January “Disaster”

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Agrichef Maurizio Bocchi of La Locanda, Gisburn is passionate about sustainability and cooking authentic Italian dishes in his restaurant.

Chef nominated for 'superstar' award - here's how you can help him win

Everyone needs to visit Malta at least once. The Barcelo Fortina Malta hotel.

Why Malta needs to be on your 2026 bucket list

Leyland NSKA kickboxers flew the flag for GB with huge success in Italy

A golden age of Leyland martial arts worldbeaters

Casa Franco, Blackpool

Restaurant named after family film & Olympic star hits the market

I went to the Trentino region of Italy and explored The Dolomites

I saw a new side to Italy during a brilliant adventure holiday

The world-famous Colosseum in Rome

Seeing the sights whilst indulging in luxury during 24 hours in Rome

Amber 27, Year's Old. Pictured Here In : 2019. Pictured Here in Early Duet.

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Ameera Alsaady with her grandparents Syd and Joan Bailey

Bride travels 10k miles to surprise grandparents in her wedding dress

We went for lunch at Gino D'Acampo Italian Restaurant on Newcastle's Quayside - and here's what we thought.

Summer may nearly be over but Gino's fresh menu will brighten any day

I love the cuisine! Lancashire's 49 top Italian restaurants to try

New York City is a dream Christmas destination - and you could fly there for just £99

Fly to a mystery Christmas destination for just £99 with this deal
This mystery holiday offer could take you to Lapland, New York or Rome for just £99 per person, hotel included
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35 per cent of footy fans have a bucket list of grounds they dream of visiting

Top 20 football stadiums fans would love to visit

Blackburn-based EG Group, founded by billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa, has agreed to sell its Italian operations in a deal worth €425m

Issa brothers' EG Group sells Italian arm to consortium in £367m deal

Staying at the luxurious Conrad Chia Laguna hotel in Sardinia was a dream - it was the perfect escape from the UK. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I had a dreamy stay at this hotel - it was the perfect escape from UK

Doors 2 Floors Sales Manager, Junaid Momoniat, has returned from a European road trip where he mixed business with pleasure.

Epic European road trip: Sales manager mixes business with adventure

Kate Shane, Managing Director of Blackpool Tourism Ltd pictured with co-owner Cheryl Tchobanian at Beach House Blackpool

Beach House brings the spirit of Italy to Blackpool this Summer as it launches ...

New Trend Concepts display at Worthington Brougham's old showroom in Clitheroe, before they relocated to Chorley

Chorley sofa retailer announces new Sunday opening hours and celebrates 16 year ...

Nikita Parris at Chadderton FC

Lioness star Nikita Parris visits nearby grassroots football club Chadderton FC ...

Aldi’s new pizza oven that saves shoppers more than £300 in stores now – grab one before they sell out.

Aldi’s new pizza oven saves shoppers more than £300

Vilnius, Lithuania

I went to the most underrated holiday destination in Europe

Brits only take 70 per cent of their lunch breaks allotted time

Brits ‘waste’ £29bn worth of work a YEAR - by not taking lunch breaks

I visited Venice in Italy this month - and the experience was elevated by staying at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice. (Photo: Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice)

I stayed in a canal-side Venice hotel - in an area with less tourists

The Florence Sisters by Tessa Harris

The Florence Sisters by Tessa Harris: book review

Northern Ireland woman woke up with a badly swollen eye on her wedding day after being bit by an insect.

I had a swollen eye on my wedding day after being bit by an insect

Friends travel through Europe in a Corsa.

Friends save £4k by making back of Corsa into bed to travel Europe

I tried skiing at Club Med

I stayed at Club Med Serre Chevalier after its £50m renovation

The Venetian Carnival at Wayfarers Arcade in Southport

Historic Wayfarers Arcade in Southport to host free Venetian Carnival

The residents at Glenroyd Care Home rolled up their sleeves to make delicious pizzas.

Mamma Mia - care home residents celebrate National Pizza Day with a virtual trip...

Ben Sherman SS25 Signature Collection: Brighton to Amalfi.

Ben Sherman SS25 Signature Collection: Brighton to Amalfi

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Lancashire's top 49 Italian restaurants to make sure you try in 2025

Resort Valle dell’Erica offers guests a luxury experience

Experience White Lotus glamour at Resort Valle dell’Erica in Sardinia

Two major contracts for Eurofighter Typhoon will secure thousands of jobs at BAE Systems in Lancashire

Eurofighter deals secure thousands of Lancashire jobs at BAE Systems

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024

Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties

Discover the magic of Trentino in Italy's Dolomites this Christmas

Luxury train appoints Michelin chef Heinz Beck

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Carluccio's unveils its Christmas 2024 range: An Italian feast for the senses

We went interrailing with our teenage children

Europe travel: On track for an Interrail trip with teenage kids

Blackpool born-and-bred Maxine Cunliffe, 67, started dancing at nine years old,

My career at Blackpool Tower allowed me to dance across the world

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