The Latest Breaking News from Blackpool

Countdown champion who stabbed rival at fan convention given hospital order

Cowen was arrested at the scene at Wainwright Social Club in Blackpool

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

Still Pushing Pineapples review – Black Lace trouper on sad disco circuit from Blackpool to Benidorm

Kim Hopkins’ documentary follows Dene Michael, of 1980s novelty pop act Black Lace, as he belts out the band’s hits – though it misses out a key part of his life

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025

Shirley Ballas ‘thought it was the end’ after scary choking incident before Strictly’s Blackpool episode

‘Strictly’ judge praised her ‘wonderful’ assistant who came to the rescue before Saturday’s show

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Strictly star La Voix forced to withdraw completely due to injury

News was confirmed on Saturday’s live Blackpool show following advice from medical experts

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing: Blackpool results – as it happened

In the annual Tower Ballroom extravaganza, the injury withdrawal of La Voix meant no dance-off or elimination. She got a fond farewell and former finalists returned. But who will bow out back at Elstree Studios?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing: Lewis Cope lands 40 as La Voix is forced to pull out

The Blackpool special took place after a turbulent week for hit BBC series

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

TV tonight: Samantha Morton’s rompy period drama about a slippery royal

Fans of The Great and Mary & George will love The Serpent Queen. Plus: it’s the Blackpool bonanza on Strictly! Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing stars ‘grateful’ they have made it to Blackpool special

Reality TV star Amber Davies and EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal both said they were ‘grateful’ to still be in the competition.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2025

Strictly’s Amber Davies shares ‘special’ link to upcoming Blackpool dance

Strictly Come Dancing’s Amber Davies has revealed why she is so excited for her upcoming dance to S Club 7’s “Reach”.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

How could council tax change in budget – and who would be hardest hit?

Critics say current system is a ‘dog’s dinner’ – with homes in Blackpool paying more than in one of London’s wealthiest boroughs

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025