Blackpool

On an atypically sunny April morning, an octogenarian actress rested her eyes on a black leather sofa at an Airbnb in Blackpool, a seaside town on England's northwest coast known for its risky postcards and ramshackle Victorian grandeur.…

We write as environmental and social scientists in response to extraordinary claims by Climate Minister Graham Stuart that fracking and oil drilling are "good for the environment» and the economy (October 12). The reality is quite…

Heol Fanog is a farmhouse in the Welsh countryside which, for six years from 1989, was the epicenter of a disturbing haunting and suffered more exorcisms than any other in British history, resulting in the house to be nicknamed "Hellfire…

A 'foot soldier' ​​in a multi-million pound drug conspiracy has contracted Oxford Airbnb properties to store and process pounds of cocaine and ketamine at a time. Although drugs with an estimated street value of…

Teemu Pukki's 21st-minute strike was enough to secure a 1-0 win for Norwich City at Blackpool, taking them one point clear of the Championship summit. The 32-year-old's cool finish means the Canaries' eight-match unbeaten…

As temperatures drop across the country this month, many may be looking for the sunniest spots for a weekend getaway. A study by Cofton Holidays has found that Brighton in East Sussex is the destination to visit for the best chance of…

An abandoned bride decided to continue her marriage without her groom when he failed to show up. Kayley Stead, 27, found out she wasn't going to marry her partner of nearly four years that morning. Despite the heartache, Kayley decided to…

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Cape Canaveral, Florida will host the 2nd annual Taste of Space Marstini Shake-Off on October 7, 2022. Images courtesy of Kennedy Space Center During the Taste of space event, guests can mingle…

The city council is set to clamp down on the growing number of Airbnb vacation rentals amid a housing shortage and fears communities are being 'emptied'. Oxford City Council's Cabinet agreed this week to advance…

The city council is set to clamp down on the growing number of Airbnb vacation rentals amid a housing shortage and fears communities are being 'emptied'. Oxford City Council's Cabinet agreed this week to advance…

The pitfalls of renting your home as a vacation property have been highlighted in a video that has gone viral on social media.Holidays rentals are big business, with Statista estimating that revenue from the vacation rental segment will…

VS60-year-old Chris Holliday remembers the exact moment a 2.9 magnitude earthquake brought fracking to a halt in the UK. It was 8.30am on a bank holiday Monday in August 2019 and Holliday, a retired IT consultant, was with his wife, Susan,…

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen lit the Blackpool Illuminations 2022 (Photo: VisitBlackpool)Blackpool's iconic illuminations have officially begun and will dazzle visitors until January 2023, despite the current energy crisis.Blackpool Council said…

The Big One in Blackpool got stuck with passengers on it earlier today (Picture: Getty)Roller coaster riders have been stranded in Blackpool after a famous attraction broke down. Passengers on the Big One got stranded this…

New Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray believes he will encounter a rebuilding process at the Stadium of Light similar to the challenges he discovered at Blackburn Rovers. Mowbray left road in May after more than five years in the dugout at…

After a pretty gray year of cutting back on the finer things in life, sacrificing most joys and pleasures to the bleak reality of rising household costs, what better escape than to plunge into opulent, dreamlike magnificence? of…

If you fancy getting back to nature, this yurt with its own herd of alpacas will feel like you're living the rustic dream. The luxurious 6m yurt is located in Waterperry and has lovely views of the local…

LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Britain's prime minister candidates are having a strange conversation about the economy. The country is bracing for higher gas and electricity bills in the coming months, while Citi analysts…

Summer vacation is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean you can't plan a weekend getaway. Whether you usually opt for a night in a hotel or in a B'n'B, you may never have considered this somewhat offbeat option. On Airbnb, a cabin has…

In one case, an all-female party who rented a property called local police after discovering a motion sensor camera had been installed in their bathroom. Police have also been called to a case of 'profession threatening' after a landlord…

A disgraced pilot has been ordered to repay just £168 after securing a £77,000 loan against a flight simulator that did not belong to him. Craig Seville, 46, had several successful aviation businesses and flew around the world with his…

Strictly Come Dancing will return to Blackpool after a two-year absence and this year's series will feature a special theme week to celebrate 100 years of the BBC, the broadcaster has announced.The 20th series of the BBC show will see 15…

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A COUPLE were devastated when P&O canceled their £3,000 cruise to the Canary Islands just a month in advance - now they're going to Blackpool instead. Claire and Keith Bromley from Silverdale, Lancashirecounted the days until their…

Have you ever thought that the backdrop of your dream vacation could be…Serbia? We all so often focus on one destination when we think about our travel plans, but on a trip to the Balkans last week, I focused on a dream ownership…

Airbnb has revealed that Stoke-on-Trent is the UK's best staycation hotspot for 'unique' short-term rentals.The West Midland town, perhaps best known for being the birthplace of England's pottery industry, its oatckaes, and calling…

Edinburgh has become the first place in Scotland to launch a city-wide crackdown on Airbnb-style short-term rentals, requiring all new owners of such properties to first obtain planning permission.A short-term rental 'control zone' has been…

NEW Portsmouth striker Colby Bishop has been left bewildered after a wild transfer rush. Bishop saw a move to Blackpool fall apart following questions about his medical condition and an injury he suffered as a teenager. 1Colby fought back…

Boris Johnson gave his final speech in Parliament last month and now we have the two candidates vying to replace him. Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will become the next prime minister after Tory MPs place them in the final round of the Tory…

A MAN has built a 25ft replica of the Blackpool Tower in his back garden - and you won't believe the reaction from his neighbours. Retired Sales Manager Doug Smith, 63, based in Hambleton, near Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashirebought it for…