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bbc.co.ukFamily Begins 200-Mile Tuk-Tuk Trip from Skegness to Blackpool for Dementia Charity
A family of four has started a 200-mile journey across England in a three-wheeled tuk-tuk to raise money for Race Against Dementia. Chris Bee, 42, is driving his wife and two sons from Skegness to Blackpool, with the trip scheduled to end on Sunday afternoon.
news.sky.comBlackpool Records Highest Violent Crime Rate in Britain for 2025
Blackpool recorded the highest rate of violent crime among British locations in 2025, according to police statistics. The Lancashire town reported approximately 69 violent offences per 1,000 residents, ahead of Westminster and Bradford.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewVintage Tractor Run from Flamborough to Blackpool Raises Funds for Brain Tumour Charity
A coast-to-coast event involving vintage tractors traveled from Flamborough to Blackpool to support Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity. The run aimed to generate donations for the organization's efforts. Participants completed the journey across northern England.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStorm Dave Causes Partial House Collapse in Blackpool Amid High Winds
A house on Westbourne Avenue in Blackpool partially collapsed during Storm Dave, which brought gusts exceeding 70 mph. The property's gable end fell into an adjacent alleyway, prompting a response from fire and rescue crews. The former residents, who moved out a week prior, expre…