TO SEE THE best and worst of Blackpool, take a ride on its Ferris wheel. On the way up, marvel at the miles of golden beaches; and at the horse-drawn carriages clip-clopping along the promenade, ...

Blackpool's glory days as the jewel of Britain's seaside tourism are now a distant memory as long-time visitors say they're unlikely to return after witnessing the town's ongoing decline. Historic ...

Blackpool has been named as one of the most deprived areas in England, but those who live and work in the seaside resort say they are "fed up" of people dissing their hometown. Many residents have ...

When visiting England, most tourists make a beeline for London due to its history, culture and endless activities. But two New Yorkers decided to add Blackpool to their list to compare its ...

A 1.5 magnitude earthquake struck Blackpool on Friday evening, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said. The tremor, which was at a depth of two kilometres, hit the Lancashire town at 7.36pm. The BGS ...

Blackpool, once the most famous town in British politics, is today back on the political map. The UK's premier party conference venue since the 1920s hasn't staged an autumn conference since 2007. But ...

Blackpool Council said it was having to dip into its reserves to balance the books People in Blackpool - the most deprived area of England - have suffered from council cuts more than anywhere else in ...

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