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Meet the Resident Witch inside a St Annes coven with 150 tea varieties and fox vertebrae readings
Take a look inside the Fylde coast’s emporium of magic and witchcraft, where visitors can get a tea leaf reading or tell their fortune using fox vertebrae fragments.
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Rising talent shines bright at Blackpool Illuminations switch on
As well as the big names like Olly Murs and Toploader, the thousands of people in the crowd at this year’s Blackpool Illuminations switch on were treated to a special performance from some rising stars.
14 great crowd pictures as thousands attend Blackpool Illuminations switch on
Thousands tripped the light fantastic last night for the annual Blackpool Illuminations switch on.
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Can you leave money to your dog in your will? How to provide for your pet after you're gone
There are some ways that dog owners can continue to provide for their pets after they are gone 🐶
Major motorway closure as police deal with incident
Motorists are being advised of a major road closure.
Government reveals the number of asylum seekers being housed temporarily in all hotels across Lancashire
Data revealing the number of asylum seekers housed temporarily in hotels across Lancashire, has been published by the Government.
14 more high-energy pictures of Olly Murs wowing the crowds at Blackpool Illuminations switch on
What a night!
Emergency alert test 2025: can you turn-off emergency alert text? Rules explained
You can opt out of the emergency alert in September 🚨
Latest scores on the doors as 28 Lancashire businesses scrutinised by food hygiene inspectors
28 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
15 fantastic pictures of pop royalty Olly Murs delighting crowds and switching on Blackpool Illuminations
Blackpool’s heart really did skip a beat tonight as pop singer Olly Murs pulled the famous switch to launch the 2025 Illuminations season.
Pop superstar Olly Murs arrives in Blackpool for Switch On and meets his waxwork
It’s official... Pop royalty has landed in Blackpool for the big 2025 switch on.
We're thrilled we're no longer classsed as a B&B - we're a hotel
The operators of a thriving Backpool hotel have successfully had the establishment confirmed as a hotel by lawful certificate - instead of a B&B.
Olly Murs fans have travelled from across the UK to see him perform and switch on Blackpool Illuminations
It’s the night they have all been waiting for!
Excitement is spreading as music fans start to gather to see Olly Murs at Blackpool Illuminations Switch On
Music fans are braving the wind to grab their spot to see pop royalty Olly Murs switch on Blackpool Illuminations.
Blackpool plasterer sobs and hugs family as judge sends him to prison for 6 years
A drug dealer caught with a bagful of narcotics worth more than £100,000 has been jailed by a judge in Preston.
First look around new secure dog park in Lancashire with fun agility course and sensory garden
I took my dogs for a play session at The Pooch Park in Out Rawcliffe and they loved the agility course and sensory garden.
This was a chance for our Filipino children to experience our culture and feel proud of where they come
More than 40 Filipino families gathered in Blackpool over the bank holiday weekend to celebrate their Cordilleran heritage—a culture from the mountainous region of northern Philippines known for its music, dance, and strong community traditions.
Planners give verdict on new HMO plan for Blackpool
Proposals to use a large nine-bedroom property as an HMO have been refused by Blackpool planners who said the resort already had an ‘over supply’ of poor quality accommodation for single people.
Nobody wants that - police issue warning ahead of Blackpool Illuminations switch on with Olly Murs
Blackpool Police have issued a warning ahead of the Blackpool Illuminations switch on this evening.
Adorable seagull Sam turns out to be Samantha and brings her babies to same Blackpool house every day
An adorable seagull thought to be a ‘Sam’ has turned out to be a ‘Samantha’.