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The Red Arrows have a busy weekend of displays, including the Clacton Airshow

Where to see the Red Arrows performing this weekend Rebecca Braybrook

Two thrill-seekers have taken the ultimate selfie with the red arrows

Thrill-seekers take ultimate selfie up Blackpool Tower with Red Arrows Rebecca Braybrook

Coleen Nolan has been fined for speeding in Blackpool

Coleen Nolan fined £900 days after announcing cancer diagnosis Rebecca Braybrook

Going Green: Warmer waters aren’t healthy for our wildlife Green campaigner and consumer expert Angela Terry

Most affordable coastal towns for retirement in the UK revealed Daniel Mcneil

Blackpool Zoo is on the lookout for 'seagull deterrents'

Zoo to recruit human seagull deterrents - how to apply Amber Peake

New Brighton’s promenade miles of amazing views, as well as a lovely beach and the UK’s longest promenade

20 best and worst seaside towns ranked by The Telegraph

Ollie the emu turned 40 on Monday March 20, making him one of the oldest of his kind.

One of the world’s oldest emus has celebrated his 40th birthday Dennis Morton

Blackpool has been named as the UK’s best budget staycation destination.

Poll ranks top UK budget staycation during the cost of living crisis Sam Johnson

7,000 jobs will be on offer

Haven Holidays announces more than 7,000 jobs available across UK Sam Johnson

The 'blue plaque' commemorating Rishi Sunak's Fixed Penalty on Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool.

Pranksters erect blue plaque at spot where PM was hit with £100 fine Sophie Wills

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Britain's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, leaves 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on January 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Over 110 projects to benefit from government levelling up fund Patrick Hollis

Hold the Front Page - Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe continue their quest to become local newspaper journalists. In this episode they’re in Blackpool where they encounter landscape painters, rugby legends, mysterious role players and a terrifying storm before furiously chasing the Prime Minister across town, all in the name of landing a front page story.

Here is how you can become a reader of the newspapers featured in new Sky series By The Newsroom

Strictly Come Dancing returned to the iconic Blackpool Tower ballroom on Saturday night

Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool: Craig Revel Horwood gives first 10 Beth Franklin

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Blackpool week songs and routines - including Amy Winehouse, Rihanna and more

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: songs and routines for Blackpool week Will Millar

The show will start at 8pm tonight.

The Martin Lewis Money Show: How to watch on TV

Liz Truss today sacked chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Photo: Getty

Fracking site renamed ‘Liz Truss Career Memorial’ on Google Maps Jamie Jones

Kelly Firth took her grandson's on a trip to Blackpool using the winnings.

‘It was a sign’: Daughter wins lottery using dead mum’s numbers Jamie Jones

There is no confirmed start date yet for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 (Pic: BBC)

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: how to apply for tickets & live show dates Daniel Mcneil

Three expands its 5G mobile network in 86 rural and coastal locations across the... Isabella Boneham

A beautiful beach sunset (photo: Parkdean)

Revealed: The best UK beaches to watch the sunset and expert reveals top tips fo... Nigel Booth

Why buying their own home is so much harder for women Sally Burton

Travelodge is looking to fill thousands of positions across the UK this year, ranging from summer holiday cover to new hotel openings (Photo: Shutterstock)

The weird items left behind by guests at Travelodge - including a dog called Bey... Hiyah Zaidi

A breath of fresh sea air with a coastal break Group Reporter

Our theatre staff striving to stay open now should all take a bow Nigel Booth

Lancashire is the latest county set to be put under local lockdown restrictions, following the North East of England, as coronavirus cases continue to rise (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the areas of Lancashire that will soon be under local coronavirus rest... Helen Johnson

Will you be watching this year? (Photo: PA)

Here’s how the new Strictly Come Dancing series will work this year - and the st... Claire Schofield

New book celebrates 100 great things about the British seaside Sue Wilkinson

These are the most - and least - affordable seaside homes Sally Burton

Gold, cash and jewellery seized by Fraud Investigation Service.

HMRC fraud squad takes back £1 billion from offenders

How does your area compare? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are worst hit areas of the UK for unemployment due to the coronavirus outb... Claire Schofield

These are the UK cities with the most dog-friendly public transport Lynn Rusk

Family let 11-year-old drive their car to stop him playing Grand Theft Auto Group Reporter