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Two thrill-seekers have taken the ultimate selfie with the red arrows

Thrill-seekers take ultimate selfie up Blackpool Tower with Red Arrows

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has always drawn the crowds

Nostalgic photos evoke childhood memories of Blackpool trips

Tripadvisors most complained about attractions - including Big Ben, York Minster & Blackpool Tower

The most complained about ‘must-see’ attractions on Tripadvisor

October to January are typically the wettest months in the UK (photo: Adobe)

Motorists warned over stopping distances in wet weather

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

Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool: Craig Revel Horwood gives first 10

People relaxing on the beach in Brighton in1975. Image: John Minihan/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Buckets, spades, and making the most of ‘under happier circumstances’

Clap for carers was created by Dutch-born Londoner Annemarie Plas and soon became a weekly tradition during lockdown

National Clap for Carers Day: date, what it signifies and what will happen

Pictured from the left is Graham McEllin (rider), Andrea McEllin (wife), Chris Barlow (support crew), Joy Davidson (wife), Mike Davidson (rider) and Phil Gough (support driver).

Pedal power raises cash for Doncaster hospice appeal

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Sammy Woodhouse has told how she is incredibly concerned after an investigation by The Star found South Yorkshire was on track to record the highest total of CSE victims in the last five years. (Photo courtesy of Dean Atkins)

Serious concern over skyrocketing CSE victims in Sheffield and beyond

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have said an investigation is underway after a blaze at a residence in Rotherham this morning.

Investigation launched after fire at residential property

Children's author, Carly Hart, visited Emmaus Catholic and Church of England Primary School in Sheffield after 116 local primary schools received around £2,000 worth of book donations from Bookmark Reading Charity. (Photo courtesy of Bookmark Reading Charity)

Massive £232,000 book donation to 116 local primary schools