The Latest Breaking News from Blackpool

Bomb disposal specialists attend scene to assess items and several properties evacuated, says Lancashire constabulary

FIRST PERSON: Blackpool, the declining seaside resort named as the nation’s ‘misery capital’, is hardly the Maldives, but mum of two, Charlotte Cripps, who tore herself away from Notting Hill to spend Christmas there, says it’s great as long as you embrace it for what it is

Labour knows it needs to win over the ‘sea wall’ cohort of coastal voters in the next election. But as anger over inequality grows, time is running out

Cowen was arrested at the scene at Wainwright Social Club in Blackpool

Kim Hopkins’ documentary follows Dene Michael, of 1980s novelty pop act Black Lace, as he belts out the band’s hits – though it misses out a key part of his life

‘Strictly’ judge praised her ‘wonderful’ assistant who came to the rescue before Saturday’s show

COMMENT: The former England player didn’t top the leaderboard but she was undeniably the star of this year’s Blackpool episode, writes Rachel McGrath

This week’s Blackpool special featured the second perfect score of the series after a contestant was forced to withdraw

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