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New Brighton’s promenade miles of amazing views, as well as a lovely beach and the UK’s longest promenade

20 best and worst seaside towns ranked by The Telegraph Chloe Clarke

Ollie the emu turned 40 on Monday March 20, making him one of the oldest of his kind.

One of the world’s oldest emus has celebrated his 40th birthday Dennis Morton

Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism

Wednesday: McGuinness: The Secret World of Autistic Women (BBC One, 9pm) Claire Cartmill

Blackpool has been named as the UK’s best budget staycation destination.

Poll ranks top UK budget staycation during the cost of living crisis Sam Johnson

7,000 jobs will be on offer

Haven Holidays announces more than 7,000 jobs available across UK Sam Johnson

The 'blue plaque' commemorating Rishi Sunak's Fixed Penalty on Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool.

Pranksters erect blue plaque at spot where PM was hit with £100 fine Sophie Wills

<p>LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Britain's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, leaves 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on January 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)</p>

Read This Over 110 projects to benefit from government levelling up fund Patrick Hollis

Helen Skelton and Gorka Marquez pictured with the prestigious trophy - but who will be crowned the winner?

Saturday: Strictly Come Dancing: The Final (BBC1, 7.05pm) Claire Cartmill

Strictly Come Dancing returned to the iconic Blackpool Tower ballroom on Saturday night

Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool: Craig Revel Horwood gives first 10 Beth Franklin

Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke

Saturday: Strictly Come Dancing: Blackpool Special (BBC1, 7.45pm) Claire Cartmill

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Blackpool week songs and routines - including Amy Winehouse, Rihanna and more

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: songs and routines for Blackpool week Will Millar

The show will start at 8pm tonight.

The Martin Lewis Money Show: How to watch on TV Jimmy Johnson

Liz Truss today sacked chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Photo: Getty

Fracking site renamed ‘Liz Truss Career Memorial’ on Google Maps Jamie Jones

Kelly Firth took her grandson's on a trip to Blackpool using the winnings.

‘It was a sign’: Daughter wins lottery using dead mum’s numbers Jamie Jones

There is no confirmed start date yet for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 (Pic: BBC)

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: how to apply for tickets & live show dates Daniel Mcneil

Read This Three expands its 5G mobile network in 86 rural and coastal locations across the... Isabella Boneham

A beautiful beach sunset (photo: Parkdean)

Revealed: The best UK beaches to watch the sunset and expert reveals top tips fo... Nigel Booth

Why buying their own home is so much harder for women Sally Burton

Paul Turner's daughter had her driving test cancelled because of tiny specks of pencil eraser in the car

Learner driver fails test over pencil rubber shavings on car floor Matt Allan

Travelodge is looking to fill thousands of positions across the UK this year, ranging from summer holiday cover to new hotel openings (Photo: Shutterstock)

The weird items left behind by guests at Travelodge - including a dog called Bey... Hiyah Zaidi

Judges Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas

Spooky Strictly Come Dancing Hallowe’en Claire Cartmill

Martha O’Neill, producer of Bogwoman, consults with director Tom Collins during filming of the feature film in Derry.

OF TIMES GONE BY: Derry and Inishowen in pictures - October 1996 Kevin Mullan

A breath of fresh sea air with a coastal break Group Reporter

'Courageous young man': boy, 9, killed after being struck by lightning named Carly Roberts

Police attended the playing field where the young boy was struck by lightning (JPIMedia)

Boy, 9, killed after being ‘struck by lightning’ on football field Group Reporter

Our theatre staff striving to stay open now should all take a bow Nigel Booth

Lancashire is the latest county set to be put under local lockdown restrictions, following the North East of England, as coronavirus cases continue to rise (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the areas of Lancashire that will soon be under local coronavirus rest... Helen Johnson

Under the new trial, people will be discouraged from attending A&E, instead being directed to call 111 first. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Trial will ask patients to call 111 before going to A&E - here's how it will wor... Sarah Wilson

Will you be watching this year? (Photo: PA)

Here’s how the new Strictly Come Dancing series will work this year - and the st... Claire Schofield

Testicular cancer tends to mostly affect men between 15 and 49 years of age (Photo: Shutterstock)

Read This Testicular cancer symptoms and treatment explained - as Lincoln manager Michael ... Helen Johnson

New book celebrates 100 great things about the British seaside Sue Wilkinson

These are the most - and least - affordable seaside homes Sally Burton

How does your area compare? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are worst hit areas of the UK for unemployment due to the coronavirus outb... Claire Schofield