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The Latest Breaking News from Blackpool

BGT security steps in as audience member interrupts show to sing for stunned Simon Cowell

A local singer caused shock when they halted filming during the Blackpool auditions

Evening Standard

‘People have been pushed to the brink’: welfare cuts spark fear in Blackpool

Already one of the most impoverished towns in the UK, withdrawal of support has left many unsure how to cope

The Guardian - UK

How one of Britain’s ‘worst seaside resorts’ is reinventing itself with a multi-million transformation

Rhyl – once dubbed ‘Blackpool after a neutron bomb’ – hopes to improve its reputation

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Biggest-of-its-kind new ride to launch at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

The new swinging and spinning attraction will reach 138 feet at its highest point

The Independent UK

All You Need to Know About the Free Boiler Scheme in Blackpool

Blackpool winters can get brutal, especially if your boiler’s old or barely hanging on. There’s a handy fix though: the Free Boiler Scheme could land you a new one for free if you qualify. Here’s what you need to know about it in our town.

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Dad Given 12 Months to Live After Chilling Warning Sign While Eating Sandwich

A dad from Blackpool has been given just a year to live after a seemingly normal breakfast turned into a life-changing moment.

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Boy, 4, Dies Suddenly After Crying Blood—Devastated Parents Share Heartbreaking Tribute

A family holiday to Blackpool turned into a nightmare for Sammy and John Knowles when their 4-year-old son, Jaxon, suddenly became ill and tragically passed away just days later.

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Coleen Nolan pays tribute to ‘beautiful’ late sister Linda on 66th birthday

Linda died last month in hospital in Blackpool.

Evening Standard

Amanda Holden says Blackpool is the ‘future’ of Britain’s Got Talent auditions

Holden said being in the town ‘where they’ve broken so many amazing, wonderful acts over the years’ felt like ‘an honour’.

Evening Standard

Simon Cowell 'heckled with savage insults' during BGT auditions causing 'headache' for producers

The TV judge, 65, reportedly faced boos and taunts from the ‘raucous’ crowd during auditions in Blackpool

Evening Standard

Family and fans say goodbye to singer Linda Nolan at Blackpool funeral

Mourners applaud while member of the Nolans pop group is carried in a pink coffin as sisters and celebrities pay tribute

The Guardian - UK

Mourners told Linda Nolan would have ‘loved all the fuss’ at her funeral

The Dublin-born singer died last month aged 65.

Evening Standard

Nolan sisters remember Linda for finding ‘humour in life’s darkest corners’

The Irish star died on Wednesday in a hospital in Blackpool.

Evening Standard

‘If anything goes wrong, it happens to me!’ Strictly’s Amy Dowden on cancer, broken feet – and bouncing back

The Welsh dancer turned down her first chance to appear on Strictly – then illness and injury twice took her off TV. She talks about her new tour, her best friend Carlos Gu and her ‘completely new upper body’

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New year events cancelled as high winds and heavy rain batter UK

Cancellations include in Blackpool, Newcastle and Isle of Wight, while weather also causes travel problems

The Guardian - UK

Down by the sea: poverty brings Blackpool life expectancy to UK low

Resort town struggles with squalid housing, poor nutrition for children and now, statistics show, earlier deaths

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow replaced as UK area with lowest male life expectancy for first time ever

GLASGOW has been replaced as the local area in Britain with the lowest male life expectancy at birth – the first time the Scottish city has not…

Evening Standard

Blackpool replaces Glasgow as area of Britain with lowest male life expectancy

Glasgow had recorded the lowest life expectancy for males in set of estimates since 2001.

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Louder

“We were limited by venues, by the number of people in the band. We wanted to play louder. Everyone had been talking about going electric as Dylan had. None of us had the budget…” Maddy Prior’s history of Steeleye Span

From breaking out of local clubs to touring with Jethro Tull and attracting guest spots from David Bowie and Peter Sellers, the leading light of British folk looks back – and forward

Evening Standard

Wynne Evans becomes tearful over Strictly Come Dancing exit

The singer and radio star was voted off the show during Sunday’s episode at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

Evening Standard

Strictly stars 'party into small hours' in Blackpool after bosses reportedly 'axe' knees-up following scandals

JB Gill, Chris McCausland, Dianne Busswell, Katya Jones and Tess Daley were among those caught by snappers getting in on the fun

The Independent UK

Sarah Hadland’s Strictly Couple’s Choice sent an empowering message to women everywhere

COMMENT: There’s always one celebrity who has a transformative week in Strictly’s Blackpool special — and this year, it’s Sarah Hadland, writes Rachel McGrath

Evening Standard

Sarah Hadland and Tasha Ghouri jointly top Strictly leaderboard at Blackpool

The results show airs on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Strictly’s Sarah Hadland hits back at Craig Revel Horwood after dance remark

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Sarah Hadland hit back at judge Craig Revel Horwood after his rather bizarre comment on her Blackpool dance.

The Independent UK

Legendary pop act opens Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool show with showstopping medley

A legendary pop act opened Strictly Come Dancing’s Blackpool show with a showstopping medley to kick start week nine of the competition.

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