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RNLI volunteers pulled two boys to safety after they clung to a pier for 40 minutes as the tide rose over their heads. The grateful family returned to Blackpool to thank the heroes who risked their lives to save their children.
Blackpool Zoo is celebrating the birth of a vulnerable giant anteater pup, the fourth baby born to a devoted 15-year-old pair helping save one of Central America's most threatened mammals. The tiny arrival, already walking but still clinging to mom, represents crucial hope for a species facing extinction.
Two young brothers celebrating a family holiday were pulled beneath Blackpool Pier by powerful waves, but volunteer RNLI crews reached them just in time. Bodycam footage shows the heart-stopping rescue that brought both boys back to safety. #
A British seaside burger stand has sold its signature burger for just $1.34 for nearly 20 years, even as food costs have skyrocketed worldwide. The secret? Smart math, bulk buying, and a little help from social media fame.
A Blackpool pastor just set a world record by walking nearly 50 miles in 24 hours with a 66-pound shopping cart strapped to his back. He pushed through painful blisters to raise over $3,000 for families facing food insecurity.
When a seagull spent five hours trapped in fishing line, a lifeboat rescue expert didn't hesitate to jump into icy water. The dramatic rescue in Blackpool shows what compassion looks like in action.
World number one Luke Littler, just 19, threw a perfect nine-darter in front of a roaring crowd at the World Matchplay in Blackpool. The defending champion sealed his quarter-final spot with the second-highest average in tournament history.
A rare Italian breed puppy found 15 gold coins worth over $7,500 just 10 minutes into his first family walk. Ollie the Lagotto Romagnolo used his natural truffle-hunting instincts to uncover 19th-century treasure buried in a Blackpool park.
A UK dance program is putting young performers from 25 towns onto major stages without requiring formal training. The National Youth Dance Company proves talent doesn't need expensive credentials to shine.
A community fashion show in Stalybridge brought together local businesses and volunteers to raise £600 for young carers who need support and joy in their lives. The event featured young carers as models and showcased how small towns can rally behind their most vulnerable youth.
Nineteen-year-old Luke Littler just defended his World Matchplay darts title and shattered records that stood for over a decade. The phenom averaged 111.53 in the final, breaking Phil Taylor's legendary marks from 2010 and 2013.
A discount retailer just created 30 local jobs in a Scottish Highland town. The new B&M store transformed an empty retail space into a thriving shopping destination.
Hull City pulled off a stunning comeback story, scoring in the final moments to win promotion to England's top soccer league. The team became the first since 2010 to climb from sixth place all the way to Premier League glory.
Darts sensation Beau Greaves claimed her third Women's World Matchplay title in four years after a nail-biting final against Fallon Sherrock. The 22-year-old is making history as the first woman to win PDC ranking titles and hit a nine-dart finish on the men's tour.
Luke Littler, just 19, defended his World Matchplay title and shattered Phil Taylor's tournament records with a stunning 111.04 average. The young world champion is now chasing a historic clean sweep of all PDC ranking titles in one calendar year.
Two British golfers are favorites to win the Women's Open at Royal Lytham, continuing a special tradition of home victories at this historic venue. Charley Hull and rising star Lottie Woad carry UK hopes into the year's final major championship.