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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.

Evening Standard

“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

Louder

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

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Sarah Hadland and Tasha Ghouri jointly top Strictly leaderboard at Blackpool

The results show airs on Sunday.

Evening Standard

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

The reason why Strictly has a Blackpool Tower Ballroom episode every series

Strictly Come Dancing features an episode at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom every series but why is this the case?

The National (Scotland)

Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are 100th Strictly duo to dance in Blackpool

The BBC show headed to the seaside town this week.

Evening Standard

Strictly’s Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell in tears at judge’s Blackpool score

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Chris McCausland and his professional partner Dianne Buswell were left in tears after their Blackpool dance on Saturday (16 November).

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing: week nine results – as it happened

As the action moved north to Blackpool, would Pete Wicks’ pink-trousered cha cha see him sent home? Or would a dance-off surprise be sprung?

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing live: Blackpool week sees Sarah Hadland wow with powerful Couple’s Choice

Only eight couples remain in the BBC dance competition

The Independent UK

Anton Du Beke reveals his winner predictions as Strictly heads to Blackpool

Anton Du Beke shares his thoughts on Strictly 2024 ahead of the big Blackpool weekend.

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs and dances for Blackpool week

Here are all the songs and dance routines to expect when ‘Strictly’ returns to Blackpool on Saturday

Evening Standard

Strictly star touted to win reveals she's been struck down by sickness

They are among the couples set to take to the dancefloor this weekend at Blackpool

Evening Standard

There is so much excitement swirling round: Strictly stars prepare for Blackpool

The special of the BBC dancing show will feature an appearance from Pet Shop Boys.

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing stats: Which dance has been most successful in Blackpool?

The show’s Blackpool Special airs at 6.45pm on Saturday on BBC One and iPlayer.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 fans THRILLED as one celeb marks a TV milestone!

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 got serious this week as the celebs and their professional partners fought to make it to Blackpool.All the stars really upped their game with Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec - who danced first - scoring two tens right off the bat.But while everyone impressed, it was…

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing: week eight results – as it happened

Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill tied at the top, with Shayne Ward and Jamie Borthwick joint bottom. But who’d be doomed to the dance-off and who wouldn’t make it to Blackpool?

Evening Standard

Labour MP Chris Webb attacked in London by masked bike gang who stole his phone

Blackpool South MP is latest victim of London phone theft epidemic

The Guardian - UK

Man who killed himself in Blackpool hospital was badly failed, says mother

Jamie Pearson, 27, had waited nearly 24 hours to see an NHS mental health worker after taking an overdose in August

The Guardian - UK

Steve Bruce and the long and winding road that leads to … Blackpool

In today’s Football Daily: ‘Best wishes’ v ‘best interests’, dynamic pricing and the London School of Samba

The Independent UK

Blackpool and Bournemouth among top spots for a bank holiday getaway

City breaks and seaside stays are among the most searched for getaways

The Guardian - UK

Where tourists seldom tread, part 11: five British seaside towns with hidden histories

Some of the less-loved and gently crumbling British resorts still teem with hidden pleasures, for those who care to look

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