The Latest Breaking News from Blackpool Tower

Borders wind turbines to be 42 metres higher than Blackpool Tower

COUNCILLORS have agreed not to oppose plans for wind turbines in the Scottish Borders which will be 42 metres higher than the Blackpool Tower

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10

Blackpool Tower lights up for Strictly Come Dancing’s three new hosts

Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe were confirmed as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly’s replacements on Tuesday

The Independent UK · May 20

Blackpool Tower lit up with the names of new Strictly Come Dancing presenters

Johannes Radebe, Josh Widdecombe and Emma Willis are the new trio.

Evening Standard · May 20

Blackpool Tower 'fire' is actually just orange netting, police confirm

LANCASHIRE Police have confirmed that there was no fire at Blackpool Tower when attending the scene.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

Blackpool Tower fire - live: Police say ‘fire’ at landmark attraction is orange netting

Drone and rescue team are currently at the scene after a suspected fire broke out at top of iconic Blackpool Tower

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2023

‘Fire’ at Blackpool Tower turns out to be flapping orange netting

Police arrest man on suspicion of breaching the peace after footage appeared to show landmark in flames

The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2023

Police reveal 'flames' seen at reported Blackpool Tower fire was orange netting blowing in wind

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service rushed to scene following reports of blaze, but have since confirmed there was no fire

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2023

Police say ‘fire’ at Blackpool Tower was orange netting fluttering in the wind

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service urged people to not fly drones around landmark structure

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2023

Emergency services rush to Blackpool Tower mistaking fabric for flames

SIX fire engines attended the scene of Blackpool Tower to tackle a fire which was in fact orange fabric blowing in high winds.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

Save our seaside – campaign to give UK beach towns the same status as castles and historic houses

Votes invited for the public’s top 10 resorts and experiences, from beach huts and lidos to the Blackpool Tower

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023