I've had one caramel apple in the past decade. I ate it in Blackpool, leaning on a railing surveying the resort's vast but mostly empty beach. Below me I studied a family spread out on a big blanket.

A British seaside town on the northwest coast has just been named the cheapest UK destination for summer 2026 and it’s ...

When I tell my British friends I’m going to Blackpool, their expressions sour and they ask, “Oh, God, why?” For me, the answer is easy: for the joy of experiencing working-class England at play. Today ...

Blackpool has been named as one of the most deprived areas in England, but those who live and work in the seaside resort say they are "fed up" of people dissing their hometown. Many residents have ...

Blackpool's glory days as the jewel of Britain's seaside tourism are now a distant memory as long-time visitors say they're unlikely to return after witnessing the town's ongoing decline. Historic ...

A zoo in Blackpool, UK has a solution for the shameless seagulls stealing food from visitors and animals alike: get someone to chase the gulls in a giant eagle costume. The zoo is currently hiring.

Writer and editor Chris Moss said the ranking was carried out against some criteria: “I’ve run the rule over the UK’s 25 most populous towns – all of which are in England – and given each a mark out ...

The much-maligned seaside town remains the UK’s number one holiday destination – how does it get it so right? Chris Moss is a writer, editor and hotel expert on the UK, Spain and Latin America. He has ...

There is strong public enthusiasm for an arena capable of hosting major events Fresh calls have been made for a "world-class" arena to be built on the Blackpool Central site long earmarked for ...