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Angela Rippon makes Strictly Come Dancing confession ahead of return to Blackpool

Rippon said she was “cross” with herself after a dreaded dance-off alongside Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas

The Independent UK

Strictly fans say Angela Rippon’s Blackpool fate ‘is decided’ as dance list revealed

Rippon, 79, became the show’s oldest participant when this year’s lineup was revealed

The Independent UK

British mother and children stuck in Gaza have experienced ‘horrible things’

Stephanie Abwasi and children, from Blackpool, want to flee Gaza and seek refuge in Egypt.

The Independent UK

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CPR did not cause ‘multiplicity’ of baby’s rib fractures, murder trial jury told

Prosecutors say Laura Langley, 37, squeezed her seven-week-old daughter Edith to death at their home in Blackpool.

The Independent UK

Murder-accused mother ‘squeezed baby girl to death’, jury told

Seven-week-old Edith Langley, from Blackpool, sustained 33 fractures, with virtually all her ribs broken, Preston Crown Court has been told.

The Independent UK

Tim Burton pictured on Alice in Wonderland ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Director appeared to enjoy rides including the ‘Journey to Hell’ and the ghost train

The Independent UK

Blackpool nurse found guilty of sedating patients to ‘keep them quiet’

Catherine Hudson, 54, faces jail after drugging patients in 2017 and 2018 amid ‘culture of abuse’ on unit

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Nurse who denies unlawfully sedating patients is a ‘complete fraud’, jury told

Catherine Hudson, 54, is accused of drugging patients on Blackpool Victoria Hospital’s stroke unit with unprescribed sleeping pills.

The Independent UK

Inquest opens into death of 10-year-old boy electrocuted at Blackpool hotel

Coroner says there are ‘questions to be asked about how this incident happened’ after Jack Piper-Sheach died

The Guardian - UK

‘Questions to be asked’ after 10-year-old boy’s Blackpool hotel electrocution

Jack Piper-Sheach, of Clarendon Road, Grimsby, suffered a heart attack after being shocked and his brain was starved of oxygen, an inquest heard.

The Independent UK

Boy dies after electric shock at Blackpool hotel

Ten-year-old taken to hospital on Sunday but died from injuries sustained at Tiffany’s hotel on promenade

The Guardian - UK

Boy dies after electric shock at Blackpool hotel – police

The youngster died on Thursday after an incident on Sunday night, Lancashire Police said.

The Independent UK

Boy dies after electrocution at seafront hotel in Blackpool

Child was rushed to hospital on Sunday but died four days later with family by his side

The Independent UK

Two men arrested after death of baby boy in Lancashire

Baby taken to Blackpool Victoria hospital in ‘unresponsive’ state on 27 July and later pronounced dead

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The Independent UK

Two men arrested after death of baby boy in Blackpool

Baby was taken to a local hospital in an ‘unresponsive state’ on 27 July

The Guardian - UK

Fabulous frauds, handsy surrealists and scary seaside spiders – the week in art

A revealing look at centuries of art fakes, an art movement’s obsession with hands and Louise Bourgeois in Blackpool – all in your weekly dispatch

The National (Scotland)

Jeggo hails Boyle Hibs return ahead of crucial Europa Confrence League qualifier

Jimmy Jeggo has hailed the return of ‘massive weapon’ Martin Boyle as Hibernian look to shoot their way back from the brink to reach the next…

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Nathan Aspinall thrashes Jonny Clayton to claim first World Matchplay title

The 32-year-old from Stockport emerged victorious in Blackpool with a stunning 18-6 win.

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Jonny Clayton wins thriller against Luke Humphries to make Blackpool final

The Welshman won 17-15 to set up a meeting with Nathan Aspinall.

The Independent UK

Ryan Searle requires new hotel after shocking Peter Wright in Blackpool

The world number two was not at his best as he became the latest big name to slip out of the competition.

The Independent UK

Gerwyn Price recovers from slow start to see off Stephen Bunting in Blackpool

Price won seven straight legs to progress to the second round with a 10-3 victory.

The National (Scotland)

Michael Van Gerwen ready for battle in Blackpool after ‘tough period’

Van Gerwen has won the World Matchplay title three times.

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Essex beat Lancashire after wicket halts record run chase – as it happened

Rolling report: Essex finally prised out Rob Jones with only 10 balls remaining, snatching victory by 46 runs, while there was also a thrilling draw

The Guardian - UK

Blackpool illuminated: resetting the jewel in Britain’s seaside crown

After years of decline, Blackpool is undergoing a renaissance and is becoming a precious heritage destination

Manchester Evening News

The B&Bs near Greater Manchester named best in the UK for 2023

B&Bs in North Wales, Blackpool and Cumbria have won at the AA's annual B&B awards

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