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View the latest news happenings around Blackpool. Click the date to see the articles from that month.
September 2010
Twirling On Ice(Wed, 1st Sep 2010)
The Arena, Pleasure Beach Resort is no stranger to shows. The iconic venue is home to Hot Ice up until 5th September and will play host to...
August 2010
N-Ice Talent For Big One On Ice(Tue, 31st Aug 2010)
The final heat has taken place for The Big One Talent On Ice competition at The Arena Pleasure Beach.
The final, held on Thursday 26th August saw...
Tour de France stage winner to lead Cervelo in Britain(Fri, 27th Aug 2010)
Heinrich Haussler leads Cervelo, as final five provisional line-ups for Tour of Britain confirmed.
Heinrich Haussler, a stage winner in the 2009...
Last Chance To Catch The Award Winning Hot Ice 2010(Tue, 24th Aug 2010)
Hot Ice, the award winning ice skating show has just under two weeks left as the 2010 season of spectacular dancing on ice draws to a close on Sunday...
A Glorious Comedy At The Grand!(Tue, 24th Aug 2010)
The wonderfully funny LOVE’S A LUXURY romps into Blackpool’s Grand Theatre from September 20th with an all-star cast including Emmerdale...
Team HTC – Columbia send strong line up to The Tour(Mon, 23rd Aug 2010)
Top sprinters André Greipel and Mark Renshaw to tackle The Tour of Britain
André Greipel and Mark Renshaw headline a strong...
Downing Shines in Brilliant Blackpool Nocturne(Mon, 23rd Aug 2010)
UK circuit race specialist Dean Downing took an emphatic victory in front of a packed Blackpool crowd for the final race of the 2010 Nocturne Series,...
Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2010 – Line Up Confirmed(Thu, 19th Aug 2010)
visitBlackpool, Real Radio and Smooth Radio are delighted to officially confirm the line- up for the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On Concert 2010...
Blackpool Gets Ready for Action Packed Nocturne Series Finale(Thu, 19th Aug 2010)
This Saturday (Saturday 21st August) will see night time racing come to Blackpool, for the final event of the 2010 Nocturne Series.
Following...
Lark Rise To Candleford Hits The Right Note At Blackpool’s Grand(Thu, 19th Aug 2010)
New stage sensation and G4 star Jonathan Ansell takes the lead in the much-loved costume drama Lark Rise to Candleford at Blackpool’s Grand...
Dan Martin to ride The Tour of Britain(Thu, 19th Aug 2010)
Irishman to lead the Garmin – Transitions squad in Britain’s biggest cycle race
Recent Tour of Poland winner Dan Martin will lead the...
A Grand Spectre-Cal!(Thu, 19th Aug 2010)
Psychic Medium Ian Lawman leads overnight ghost investigation at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre
Join psychic medium and paranormal...
Robbie Joins Take That At Blackpool’s Grand!(Tue, 17th Aug 2010)
Get ready for Gary, Mark, Jason, Howard and Robbie together again with Relight The Fire starring Lee Pashley &The Take That Experience at...
Blackpool’s Grand Puts Comedy Centre Stage Lol!(Mon, 16th Aug 2010)
Laugh Out Loud at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre with SIX of the best comedy performers lining up for one night stands
Five star...
More Star Names Announced for Blackpool's Big Switch On(Fri, 13th Aug 2010)
visitBlackpool, Real Radio and Smooth Radio have today announced the latest line-up of stars to appear on Blackpool’s Big Switch On night.
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Win Free Family Tickets For Guess How Much I Love YouAt Blackpool’s Grand Theatre(Fri, 13th Aug 2010)
Cheeky Grand Theatre mascot Matcham Monkey will be at Houndshill Shopping Centre on Wednesday 18th August giving away fab free goodies and tickets...
Free Bike Rides On Your Doorstep(Fri, 13th Aug 2010)
This weekend sees the first Sky Ride Local events take place for residents to get out and see Blackpool in a way they may not have seen before.
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Abi Titmuss Kicks Off Her Grand Theatre Debut With A Cracking Comedy(Fri, 13th Aug 2010)
Sexy stage and TV star Abi Titmuss scores the lead in John Godber’s riotous rugby league comedy
Up ‘N’ Under at...
Elite Stars to light up Blackpool Nocturne(Thu, 12th Aug 2010)
An Olympic Champion and Tour de France stage winner will be amongst the stars of the Blackpool Nocturne Elite Criterium on Saturday 21st August.
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Jonathan Bellis to return to The Tour with Team Saxo Bank(Wed, 11th Aug 2010)
Next three provisional team line-ups for The Tour announced
Organisers of The Tour of Britain are pleased to announce the provisional...
New Circuit set to light up the Blackpool Nocturne(Wed, 11th Aug 2010)
Night time bike racing hits the streets of Blackpool on Saturday 21st August for the final round of the 2010 Nocturne Series.
The 2010...
Robbie Williams to Switch on Blackpool Illuminations(Thu, 5th Aug 2010)
visitBlackpool, Real Radio and Smooth Radio, today unveiled superstar Robbie Williams as the celebrity who will turn on the 2010 Illuminations.
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Flying high in Blackpool(Wed, 4th Aug 2010)
Thousands of visitors are expected in Blackpool this Sunday (August 8) as the annual Air Show takes off with stunning aerobatic displays including...
Rock Fest At Blackpool’s Grand(Tue, 3rd Aug 2010)
Fancy a rocking night out?
BLACK VEGAS brings outstanding live music and vibrant new variety to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre on August 18th...
Visit Blackpool - Bloomfield Road and beyond(Mon, 2nd Aug 2010)
Premier League football fans are being encouraged to use their team’s away fixture in Blackpool to kick off a family break in the UK’s...
July 2010
Oh, What A Beautiful Family Show!(Fri, 30th Jul 2010)
A sensational new production of Oklahoma! square dances into Blackpool’s Grand Theatre from August 10th starring West End icon Marti Webb and...
Delight as Tower Transformation is Announced(Fri, 30th Jul 2010)
Things have moved on very fast since the announcement at the end of March that Europe’s premier visitor attractions operator, Merlin...
Free Tickets For Take That Back Together At The Grand!(Thu, 29th Jul 2010)
20 FREE tickets are up for grabs for anyone aged 26 and under for Gary, Mark, Jason, Howard & Robbie together again in Relight The Fire...
Mascot Olympics Hit Blackpool Town Centre(Thu, 29th Jul 2010)
The Olympics have arrived early in Blackpool, but with a little bit of a twist. St John’s, in the heart of the town centre, plays host to the...
A Grand Night Out With Michael Mcintyre & John Bishop!(Wed, 28th Jul 2010)
Stand up sensation MICHAEL McINTYRE films his famous Comedy Roadshowat Blackpool’s Grand Theatre on Wednesday 4th August with special guest...
Nickelodeon land to open at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool(Tue, 27th Jul 2010)
Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, is delighted to announce the launch of Nickelodeon Land, which will open at Britain’s favourite tourist attraction...
Plans unveiled for ‘spectacular’ South Pier(Tue, 27th Jul 2010)
Six Piers Ltd, owners of the resort’s three piers, has unveiled impressive plans for an £8 million redevelopment of South Pier to turn it...
Advance to Top of the Tower(Tue, 27th Jul 2010)
Blackpool Tower is set to appear “in the upper reaches” of a new official MONOPOLY board for the region, it is announced today.
The...
Legends to Stage Spectacular Show on Central Pier(Mon, 26th Jul 2010)
Trevor Chance’s Legends is now entertaining Blackpool crowds once again as the cast take to the stage for the summer season on Central Pier for...
Alesha Dixon announced as first star in Big Switch-On line up(Fri, 23rd Jul 2010)
visitBlackpool, Real Radio and Smooth Radio, today revealed that singing sensation Alesha Dixon will perform as part of the “Big Switch-On...
Comedy King Joe Pasquale Is Back At Blackpool’s Grand This August(Thu, 22nd Jul 2010)
Enjoy a one night stand with cheeky comic Joe Pasquale with his brand new show Just Joe! at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre on Sunday 22nd August.
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New Show Line-Up At Blackpool’s Grand Is In A Different League!(Wed, 21st Jul 2010)
Get in the scrum for tickets for the exciting new shows at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre in 2010 including John Godber’s hilarious Up...
Oh, What A Beautiful Show(Mon, 12th Jul 2010)
A sensational new production of Oklahoma! square dances into Blackpool’s Grand Theatre from August 10th starring West End icon Marti Webb and...
Hot Ice is Hotting Up!(Thu, 1st Jul 2010)
One of Blackpool’s most famous shows is back to the resort for the 2010 season and is set to dazzle! Hot Ice, a long running ice performance...
June 2010
Children’s Shows Are Top Class At Blackpool’s Grand(Wed, 23rd Jun 2010)
There’s a whole lot of fun for families at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre!
Book your family tickets now for fantastic live shows at...
Doddy’s Back At The Grand!(Thu, 17th Jun 2010)
Britain’s funniest comedian KEN DODD OBE brings his famous Happiness Show back to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre for selected 2010 dates.
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Blackpool Towers As UK’s All-Time Favourite Seaside Town(Thu, 17th Jun 2010)
Blackpool is officially the nation’s all-time favourite seaside resort, according to new research from consumer champion Which? Holiday.
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Youth Theatre Debut With A Classic Play At Blackpool’s Grand Theatre(Fri, 11th Jun 2010)
The Grand Youth Theatre Company will make its dazzling drama debut with Carlo Goldoni’s uproarious comedy A Servant To Two Masters on the main...
Blackpool Businesses Triumph(Thu, 10th Jun 2010)
Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board today celebrated the best of the best in Lancashire; and Blackpool businesses featured high in the short list...
Don’t Be Late For This Grand Show!(Wed, 9th Jun 2010)
Make a vow to catch the mischievous marital comedy It’s Never Too Late at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre from Monday 5th July starring Joanna...
Laurence Llewelyn Bowen Launches New Illumination Designs (Tue, 8th Jun 2010)
On Monday 7 June Laurence Llewelyn Bowen officially opened Blackpool Council's new Illuminations Depot and revealed his design for the 2010...
The Grand’s Cooking Up A Treat For Blackpool Panto Audiences This Christmas! (Tue, 8th Jun 2010)
ALEX FERNSjoins the cast of Blackpool’s Grand Theatre pantomime Aladdin fresh from winning the very first Marco’s Kitchen Burnout
Oh...
The summer’s biggest pop show is coming…(Mon, 7th Jun 2010)
ROCK FM LIVE!
Today on the all new Rock FM Breakfast Show Graeme & Jude reveal this summer’s big event….Rock FM Live!
They...
All-Star Cast For Agatha Christie Spoof At Blackpool’s Grand(Thu, 3rd Jun 2010)
Famous faces Norman Pace, Sandra Dickinson, Victor Spinetti, Michelle Hardwick and Chloe Newsome are all in the frame in the hilarious crime caper...
May 2010
Fantastic Family Shows At Blackpool’s Grand This Summer(Thu, 27th May 2010)
It’s a sizzling summer at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre with a star-studded line-up of sensational shows for all the family
Slip into...
Momentous New Beginnings at Blackpool Zoo(Thu, 27th May 2010)
A massive celebration of new beginnings at Blackpool Zoo took place on Tuesday 25th May as the award winning attraction officially opened its brand...
Blackpool Wins First Prize in Seaside Beauty Contest(Wed, 26th May 2010)
(and it’s all down to the ‘Seasiders’ !)
Pass GO, collect £200 – and advance to the elite league of MONOPOLY...
Attention! The Dad’s Army Boys Are Back At The Grand For Armed Forces Week(Wed, 26th May 2010)
Soap legend Leslie Grantham returns as Private Walker as Dad’s Army Marches On at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre from Monday 21st June to help...
Blackpool Businesses Quality Shines(Mon, 24th May 2010)
Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board have announced the shortlist for the Tourism Awards 2010/11, from a record-breaking number of entries.
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A Show Full Of Glee At Blackpool’s Grand This September(Mon, 17th May 2010)
Calling all the Gleeks!
The all-singing, all-dancing, brand new, smash-hit production Don’t Stop Believin’ – Songs from Glee...
Hairy Bikers Ride Again!(Fri, 14th May 2010)
Rev up your appetites!
THE HAIRY BIKERS are now parking up at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre on SUNDAY 4TH JULY for an unforgettable night of...
If I Were You…(Thu, 13th May 2010)
I would book tickets for Alan ayckbourn’s latest comedy at Blackpool’s Grand this June
Alan Ayckbourn’s If I Were You is an...
Blackpool’s Beaches Have Been Recognised With a National Award(Thu, 13th May 2010)
Blackpool's South Beach has today received a prestigious Quality Coast Award.
The award reflects the achievement and commitment of the Council's...
Big Blue Hotel Ranked As One Of The World’s Best Hotels On Expedia Insiders’ Select List (Wed, 12th May 2010)
The Big Blue Hotel, Blackpool has been ranked as one of the best hotels in the world by visitors who have voted on this year’s Expedia...
Victorian Tea Rooms to Open on North Pier(Tue, 11th May 2010)
North Pier, the oldest of Blackpool’s three piers, will soon be home to a traditional Victorian Tea Room. The development is due to open on...
Leye D Johns To Fill Betty’s Stillettoes As Chicago Calls(Fri, 7th May 2010)
Watch out Blackpool as outrageous king of camp, Leye D Johns, is set to take the Green Parrot by storm this summer when resident star Betty Legs...
April 2010
Blackpool Illuminations Switch On With New Broadcast Partner(Fri, 30th Apr 2010)
visitBlackpool today announced that Smooth Radio and Real Radio’s network of 11 radio stations across England, Scotland and Wales will host...
The Weird And Wonderful Wisdom At Oz At Blackpool’s Grand(Tue, 27th Apr 2010)
Follow the road to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre on Friday 7th May for the excitingly extraordinary variety show The Wisdom of Oz
We sure...
Blackpool Illuminations Shines Brightest Scooping National Award(Mon, 26th Apr 2010)
Blackpool Illuminations has scooped a national award at last night’s Enjoy England Awards for Excellence, walking away with the Gold Award for...
The Tour of Britain 2010 Unveils Hardest Route in Seven Years – and Blackpool is at the top(Thu, 22nd Apr 2010)
Organisers of The Tour of Britain yesterday unveiled the route for the 2010 event, which will take place across eight days of racing from 11th to the...
More Top Comedy Shows At Blackpool’s Grand - And That’s No Joke!(Tue, 20th Apr 2010)
Blackpool’s Grand Theatre squeezes even more sensational new shows into an already packed 2010 programme with three nights of comedy and three...
Blackpool's Supernatural Summer!(Mon, 19th Apr 2010)
Blackpool-based Supernatural Events has released its new series of ghost tours and eerie experiences from April to August 2010 that includes...
The stage is set at what is going to be the biggest and best Blackpool Pride to date(Fri, 16th Apr 2010)
The fifth annual Blackpool Pride event takes place over the weekend of 15th and 16th May,with the event taking place at Swainson Street Blackpool,...
Pride of Blackpool Celebrate First Birthday(Wed, 7th Apr 2010)
Look how they've grown!
The first lion cubs to be born at Blackpool Zoo for more than 25 years will celebrate turning one on Friday 9th of...
Paloma Faith launches Carnesky’s Ghost Train in spook-tacular Blackpool.(Thu, 1st Apr 2010)
International singing sensation Paloma Faith will pay a nostalgic visit to Blackpool this Friday (April 2) to welcome the spooky Carnesky’s...
March 2010
Blackpool Tower Voted The Uk’s Best-Loved Coastal Building(Wed, 31st Mar 2010)
The Blackpool Tower was declared the UK’s Best-Loved Coastal Building at the prestigious Coast Awards 2010, in association with Joules, held in...
Council signs up worldwide entertainment giant to run the Tower(Tue, 30th Mar 2010)
Blackpool Council has signed up global visitor attractions operator Merlin Entertainments (Merlin) to manage the operations and redevelopment of the...
Grand Theatre Special Offer(Thu, 25th Mar 2010)
Special Offer via visitBlackpool
Jus’ Like That! A Night Out With Tommy Cooper Starring Clive Mantle
Tickets for jus’ £10 per...
Spectacular Live Events announced for UDO Worlds 2010(Thu, 25th Mar 2010)
UDO Live Presents four amazing shows over the Worlds weekend featuring Alexandra Burke, Chipmunk, Diversity, Olly Murs and Vice plus more major...
A Cracking Easter 2010 At The Grand!(Wed, 17th Mar 2010)
There’s an egg-stravaganza of top entertainment at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre this Easter. And that’s no yolk!
We’ve...
Blackpool Visitors To Star In Blockbuster(Wed, 17th Mar 2010)
Lancashire’s Tourism bosses are using groundbreaking technology to bring the seaside resort into the homes of British holidaymakers.
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Discover Top New Shows At Blackpool’s Grand(Mon, 15th Mar 2010)
Blackpool’s Grand Theatre announces sensational new shows for 2010 including Dirk Benedict as super sleuth Lt Columbo and the return of opera...
February 2010
Blackpool Tourism Awards celebrate the best of the best!(Fri, 26th Feb 2010)
visitBlackpool last night recognised the best of the best tourism providers in the resort at the Blackpool Tourism Awards 2009.
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Illuminations - Best Event in England?(Wed, 24th Feb 2010)
Blackpool Illuminations has been shortlisted in a national competition to find England’s Best Tourism Event.
The annual light show, funded...
A Question Of Sport Celebrates 40th Anniversary With First Ever Live Uk Tour(Wed, 24th Feb 2010)
After entertaining millions of viewers every week, BBC ONE’s A Question of Sport is to embark on its first ever live stage tour to celebrate a...
Blackpool Zoo Has A Grand New Attraction!(Wed, 24th Feb 2010)
Blackpool’s Grand Theatre is now touring its innovative exhibition A Grand Old Lady – A year in pictures to fabulous family attractions...
History, Heritage & Hauntings!(Mon, 22nd Feb 2010)
Blackpool Ghost Walks - The thrilling new experience from Supernatural Events
Blackpool’s award-winning Supernatural Events has added...
Celebs Plan a Break in Blackpool(Tue, 16th Feb 2010)
Ex-Emmerdale actress Hayley Tamaddon, 33 and Dancing on Ice partner Daniel Whiston, 33, were pictured taking a break from training at Bradford ice...
Fireworks to light up skies in September (Tue, 16th Feb 2010)
The skies above Blackpool will once again light up this September as fabulous fireworks return to the resort.
visitBlackpool is proud to announce...
Hook a hoodie - like Mr Hudson!(Mon, 15th Feb 2010)
visitBlackpool is proud to launch the latest in its 'I ♥ BPL' line - a stylish black hoodie.
The street hoodie, which features thumb cuffs...
Is there a Valentine Out There?(Thu, 11th Feb 2010)
Staff at Blackpool Sea Life Centre are determined to find a mate for a lovelorn lady shark who hasn't had a suitable male friend for at least five...
Busines Boom at Blackpool Zoo(Thu, 11th Feb 2010)
Blackpool Zoo is celebrating a 900 per cent increase in visitors signing up for annual memberships in the past 12 months.
In January 2009 the...
Lion Aid is Coming to Blackpool(Fri, 5th Feb 2010)
An iconic species faces extinction in our lifetime.
In the 1960’s there were over 200,000 lions in the wild; today there are barely 20,000...
Hot Ice is Back!(Thu, 4th Feb 2010)
The world’s most spectacular ice show is back! Pleasure Beach, Blackpool is delighted to announce the return of Hot Ice for the 2010...
January 2010
Aer Arann signs Franchise Agreement with Aer Lingus(Wed, 27th Jan 2010)
Agreement Upgrades Blackpool to Dublin Service and Links to New York Service
Aer Arann and Aer Lingus have today announced that agreement has been...
