Blackpool

Labour wins Blackpool South by-election as they take seat from Conservatives – as Reform UK are pipped into third

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LABOUR has this morning won the Blackpool South by-election to steal the seat back from the Tories. Chris Webb defeated the Conservative candidate David Jones by 10,825 votes to 3,218 – a 26 per cent swing in the Red Wall town. 4 Labour’s Chris Webb has taken the Blackpool South seat, held by the Tories … Read more

The five coastal theme parks in the UK with new rides and attractions opening this year

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THINGS have come a long way since the earliest fairground carousels and miniature railways to grace seaside resorts. These days, visitors to theme parks expect adrenalin-packed coasters, buzzing entertainment and great street food. 6 Lisa Minot looks at five of our seaside favourites and gives the lowdown on what’s new for 2024 Lisa Minot looks … Read more

Beloved theme park AXES iconic ride after 60 years as Brits say ‘big part of their childhood’ VANISHED in instant

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A BELOVED theme park is axing an iconic ride after 60 years as Brits say they are losing a big part of their childhood. The Grand Prix ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach has seen the chequered flag for the final time and will way for a new amusement. 8 The iconic Blackpool Pleasure Beach has … Read more

Blackpool rocks! Inside the coastal town brimming with old-fashioned seaside pleasures – and how it’s trying to attract a more discerning visitor…

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By Angela Epstein for the Daily Mail Published: 09:22 GMT, 14 February 2024 | Updated: 09:24 GMT, 14 February 2024 There’s something disorientating about parking beneath the soaring loop of the UK’s tallest rollercoaster. But since Blackpool’s uber-luxe Boulevard Hotel (styled as BLVD) is owned by Amanda Thompson, whose family have run the Pleasure Beach … Read more

The UK staycation with very famous comedic locals and famous pleasure beach

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OVER the last 100 years some of the nation’s finest comedians have hailed from the friendly county of Lancashire. Take Peter Kay, Syd Little and Eric Morecambe, to name but a few. 4 Some of the nation’s finest comedians have hailed from the friendly county of LancashireCredit: Shutterstock 4 Eric Morecambe is a big name … Read more

The underrated seaside town dubbed ‘Brighton of the North’ | Travel News | Travel

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While most holidaymakers looking for a location this summer might turn to Cornwall or Devon for their sun-and-sand fix, there’s no denying that the crowds to be found at these destinations are not ideal.  Instead of heading for a holiday hotspot in 2024, why not try this underrated seaside town? Just a stone’s throw from … Read more

Seaside town ‘so overrun with tourists’ locals hide for eight months | Travel News | Travel

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Faded, shabby, and overrun with tourists – residents weigh in on Blackpool. (Image: Getty) This seaside town might be one of the UK’s most popular summer holiday destinations, but its day-to-day reality is a living hell for residents. Attracting more than 150 visitors per resident each year, Blackpool is the definition of a resort town. … Read more