Winter Gardens

Luke Littler won last year's PDC Betfred World Matchplay in Blackpool

Betfred World Matchplay 2026: Tickets on sale

Kym Marsh. Credit - Seamus Ryan

Exclusive chat with Kym Marsh as she brings thriller to Lancashire

Ali Colley with her award from the EVAs

Mum's award success for work with therapy dogs

Chris McCausland poses for selfies outside Blackpool Tower during Strictly Come Dancing visit.

Video: Chris McCausland chats with Strictly fans and poses for selfies

2024 Enterprise Vision Awards - The Winners

Local Charity Founder Wins Prestigious National Award

Scenes at the Blackpool 'pro-Britain' rally

Striking scenes as rioters rally clashes with punk festival

Punk dogs of Rebellion festival

Cute fluffy dogs charm punk fans at Rebellion fest

Men can be seen throwing chairs across the room at the Winter Gardens first Euros Fanzone match.

Video: Yobs hurl chairs as fracas erupts at England Euro 2024 fan zone

LEGO Festival

Blackpool brick festival: LEGO enthusiasts gathered for ultimate fan event

Blackpool Tower (Meet Blackpool)

Meet Blackpool: showcasing Lancs' finest venues, tech, and charm to the nation

Wigan Casino in the 1970s

Uncle Joe makes sweet music as he helps celebrate Casino's 50th anniversary

Jonathan Spence and Mark Matthews

600 Freemasons celebrate installation of new leader

Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals tour line up for 2023.
Carlos Gu, Nancy Xu, Gorka Marquez, Karen Hauer, Neil Jones, Jowita Przystal, Vito Coppola, Dianne Buswell, Nikita Kuzman and Luba Mushtuk.

Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals confirm Blackpool show

Prepare for a scare (and a lot of fun) at Horror Comic Con World at Blackpool's Winter Gardens

Everything you need to know about Horror Comic Con World

Enjoying the atmosphere at Oktoberfest at the Winter Gardens on Saturday

Oktoberfest at the Winter Gardens - in pictures

Oktoberfest is coming to Blackpool!

Oktoberfest: This is when it is coming to Blackpool
Oktoberfest is coming to Blackpool next month, so get ready for oompah bands, live music and two-pint steins!
Jon Peake

John Hegley by Polly Hancock

Morecambe Poetry Festival: ‘It’s going to be brilliant, wonderful, and anarchic’

Thousands of punk fans are set to descend on Blackpool for the Rebellion Festival and R-Fest

Rebellion Festival 2022 and R-Fest: Here's everything you need to know

Shane Nolan stars in Boogie Nights at Viva Blackpool

Groovy hits and heartwarming laughs for Boogie Nights jukebox musical

Oti Mabuse

Oti Mabuse brings exhilarating dance and girl power to Winter Gardens

Johannes Radebe - Freedom

REVIEW: Johannes Radebe's Freedom - sensational show with carnival vibes

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will close the conference on Saturday

Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool: Here's who's speaking ...

Where are you celebrating St Patrick's day this year?

St Patrick's Day 2022: Here are 10 of the best Irish bars and pubs in the North ...

Open from Friday, November 19 to Monday, January 3, the rink will be on the Festival Headland in front of the Tower and will be free to enjoy

Here's when the free ink rink will arrive in town - and the Christmas market

Richard Searling in the Winter Gardens, home to the Blackpool International Soul Festival

More than 3,000 tickets already sold for Blackpool International Soul Festival

Stuart Maconie in the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens

Watch - Stuart Maconie reveals how Blackpool turned into the empire of the fun

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15 of the best budget hotels in Blackpool By The Newsroom

Kirsty Bradburn, Ste Crehan, Dave Molyneux and Adam Peel in Blackpool

Kirsty turns first aid hero with foam finger

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