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First look at Alton Towers new creepy ride opening this weekend Chelsie Sewell

A Victorian vampire slaying kit containing a wooden stake and holy water is up for auction and set to sell for thousands of pounds. The kit which includes a number of tools useful to anyone should they encounter a bloodthirsty vampire originally belonged to a priest living in Wollas Hall, Worcestershire during the late 1800s.

Victorian Vampire slaying kit set to fetch thousands at auction Sophie Wills

The Midland Hotel in Morecambe

Talk is all about the Midland Hotels Dominic Collis

Antiques Roadshow guest ‘very surprised’ finding out items true value Dennis Morton

The farmhouse style kitchen

Picture gallery: stunning Burnley period property Dominic Collis

Mel B attempts to walk out of The One Show interview Daniel Mcneil

Lytham Estate Agents

Lifestyle Sublime coastal Victorian villa on the market with hefty price-tag Jack Marshall

Desperate times call for desperate measures - case in point, this thing's called a candle

The pure, heart-stopping horror of a power-cut | Jack Marshall’s column Jack Marshall

After 12 to 48 hours the characteristic fine red rash of scarlet fever develops

Scarlet Fever: UK sees a rise in contagious Victorian illness Benjamin Jackson

Travelodge releases thousands of rooms for under £35 to help cut costs this Christmas

Travelodge release thousands of rooms for under £35 for Christmas Chelsie Sewell

A free-standing bath in the second double bedroom

Picture gallery: amazing Burnley period property Dominic Collis

The Agency

Quirky and surprisingly spacious four-bed Lancashire family home up for sale Jack Marshall

The town hall has suffered significant weather damage during the past 130 years. Photo: UK Restoration Services

Town hall restoration to continue for further year Dominic Collis

Paddy Power will occupy the vacant Royal Bank of Scotland building, situated in between Oddies and The Swan in St James' Street, Burnley.

Bookies plan for Burnley town centre bank Bill Jacobs

The Plant Hunter by T L Mogford

The Plant Hunter by T L Mogford: Ideal for fans of history, adventure, intrigue…... Pam Norfolk

The vacant 'One Sixty' cafe building in Burnley town centre will soon be a shop, offices and studios.

News Historic Burnley town centre building set to be transformed into shop and office... Bill Jacobs

The Bible from 1899 belonging to Mr Geoffrey Lovett

historic family Bible hope Dominic Collis

There’s no indication of when Heinz products will return to Tesco (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Heinz Tesco dispute: full list of popular products missing from retailer’s shelv... Henry Sandercock

Killer Collections: Dark Artifacts from True Crime by Paul Gambino

Killer Collections: Dark Artifacts from True Crime by Paul Gambino: A curious an... Pam Norfolk

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Mind-blowing manor house with snooker room and wine cellar on the market for £3m Jack Marshall

A beautiful beach sunset (photo: Parkdean)

Revealed: The best UK beaches to watch the sunset and expert reveals top tips fo... Nigel Booth

10 pictures of this Victorian home in Burnley on market for offers over £400,000 Sue Plunkett

Burlesque performer Trixie Blue (photo: Cherry Bomb Rock Photography)

Focusing on movies that celebrate exotic dancing for World Burlesque Day Nigel Booth

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Picture-perfect and classic three-bed countryside manor house with stylish count... Jack Marshall, Reporter

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Have a look around this £445,000 seafront Lytham apartment Jack Marshall, Reporter

The new plans

Resident's anger over new fuel station 'compromise' Dominic Collis

A breath of fresh sea air with a coastal break Group Reporter

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Lifestyle Extraordinary three-storey, six-bed Victorian home with cinema room, gym, underf... Jack Marshall, Reporter

The plan

New fuel station plan for start of M65 angers residents Dominic Collis

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Classic three-bed Georgian manor house with stunning interior and two acres of l... Jack Marshall, Reporter

Walking the Invisible

Walking The Invisible: Following in the Brontës’ Footsteps by Michael Stewart: ... Pam Norfolk

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Suave and sophisticated three-bed Chorley apartment with stunning kitchen, libra... Jack Marshall, Reporter

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150-year-old fairytale Victorian countryside mansion with classic interior, saun... Jack Marshall, Reporter

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Striking 10-bed Victorian manor house with formal grounds and classic features o... Jack Marshall, Reporter

Oliver and Amelia are two names that could slip down the rankings table in the next few years (Shutterstock)

The popular girl and boy baby names expected to fall out of fashion revealed Group Reporter

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Incredible six-bed Victorian mansion with breathtaking kitchen, wine cellar, hom... Jack Marshall, Reporter

The Hiding Place by Jenny Quintana

The Hiding Place by Jenny Quintana: A haunting and mind-teasing mystery - book r... Pam Norfolk

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Grade II-listed landmark Victorian villa with original features on the market fo... Jack Marshall, Reporter

5 home renovations that can add thousands to the value of your house - and 3 you... Gordon Holmes

This is why Boxing Day is called Boxing Day - and traditions explained Matt Brooks

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Secluded six-bed former Victorian vicarage sat within Northumberland National Pa... Jack Marshall, Reporter

Joanne and Brian Heron, who eloped to Scotland to get married (photo by Camera Hannah at Wee Weddings)

Lovestruck former Burnley couple elope to idyllic Scottish beach to tie the knot... Susan Plunkett

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Six-bed Northumberland getaway home with sprawling mature gardens and log cabin ... Jack Marshall, Reporter