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Two thrill-seekers have taken the ultimate selfie with the red arrows

Thrill-seekers take ultimate selfie up Blackpool Tower with Red Arrows

Tripadvisors most complained about attractions - including Big Ben, York Minster & Blackpool Tower

The most complained about ‘must-see’ attractions on Tripadvisor

This was how the Welcome Arch looked in 1991

13 pictures of the iconic welcome to Blackpool arches through the years

October to January are typically the wettest months in the UK (photo: Adobe)

Motorists warned over stopping distances in wet weather

Strictly Come Dancing returned to the iconic Blackpool Tower ballroom on Saturday night

Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool: Craig Revel Horwood gives first 10

Two men working on a girder in Blackpool Tower in 1933. They seem as comfortable as if they were sat at a desk!

10 heart-stopping scenes of workmen repairing Blackpool Tower in days gone by

Prepare for a scare (and a lot of fun) at Horror Comic Con World at Blackpool's Winter Gardens

Everything you need to know about Horror Comic Con World

(From left) Meera Rambissoon, Tommy McIlravey, and Emma Bateson

Lancashire charity turns the county blue for World Mental Health Day

Credit: Keller Williams

UK housing market: check out this modern bargain two-bed apartment for sale

Oktoberfest is coming to Blackpool!

Oktoberfest: This is when it is coming to Blackpool

BIBAs 2022: The magnificent Blackpool Tower Ballroom was given the BIBAs treatment. Michael Porter Photography

BIBAs 2022: All the winners as glittering event provides wow factor

Thousands of punk fans are set to descend on Blackpool for the Rebellion Festival and R-Fest

Rebellion Festival 2022 and R-Fest: Here's everything you need to know

My Friend the Octopus by Lindsay Galvin

A sea mystery, dream dancing and canine capers by various authors – children’s b...

A scene from Peaky Blinders - but where was it filmed?

Test your knowledge in our Big North West Christmas Quiz

Gracie Fairshaw and the Trouble at the Tower

Drama at the tower, the magic of trees and suitcase travels by various authors -...

Susan pictured on Blackpool beach with her three books

Blackpool Tower Children's Ballet mystery

Carole Taylor

The climate needs you - Pendle folk urged to recycle more

Dave with his wife Keeley and their little girl Robyn

Popular DPD driver throws 'thank you' party for kind hearted Ribble Valley resid...

The BIBAs ceremony at the Blackpool Tower ballroom

Business awards night will be 'milestone' in Lancashire's recovery from pandemic

Clap for carers was created by Dutch-born Londoner Annemarie Plas and soon became a weekly tradition during lockdown (Credit: Getty)

A National Clap for Carers Day will take place this Sunday - here’s what will ha...

The outpouring of support and appreciation of the NHS has been one of the only highlights of the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK

A nationwide clap, lights in windows, and a blue Blackpool Tower: How Lancashire...

Photo of the Week: Singing Ringing Tree - Crown Point, Burnley - Stephen Root

Singing Ringing Tree named as top UK landmark

Blackpool Illuminations 2015 preview Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen looks at the new light displays

Blackpool’s new £2m Illumination project revealed

New wind turbines would be taller than Big Ben

Photos of Pendle Hill needed for store’s competition

Ribblesdale has gone cheer crazy!

Villagers fight plan for huge wind turbine

Ribblesdale High School cheerleaders triumph in Blackpool