Blackpool Gazette - Lifestyle Feed

Banking on fun for a holiday of thrills and spills

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:26:01 GMT

The Fylde coast is keeping its fingers crossed for glorious sunshine as a bumper weekend of events and activities is set to make the bank holiday one to remember.

Comedy duo’s plea to locals: Buy a ticket!

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:07:27 GMT

Comedy favourites Cannon and Ball launched the Grand Theatre’s summer season – and told people to start supporting the arts and the town.

Time once again to storm The Castle

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:13 GMT

Big and brash it may be, but the lively Castle is hoping it’s £130,000 revamp will attract a few more locals as well as the thousands of visitors it gets every summer.

Gary Lovini is all set for the Proms

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:45:39 GMT

Internationally-renowned musician and entertainer Gary Lovini is looking forward to his first appearance at the Lytham Proms Festival Weekend – not least because it’s right on his doorstep.

Dining Out: Java, Lytham

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:37:59 GMT

A flippin’ great Friday lunch with eight chunky chips...

Cobras prove they’re all grown up

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:23:45 GMT

What do you get if you cross three civil servants and an aircraft engineer? A pretty good band that’s what!

Bringing big named headline acts back to play the beaches

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:19:19 GMT

Get your dancing shoes on - the JitterBug Spring Bank Ball comes to town tomorrow.

Quirky pub with its own waterfall is spruced up

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:11:24 GMT

Blackpool pub the Outside Inn has officially reopened following a major transformation into a Fayre & Square pub.

Property of the week: No-chain house will be a steal

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:01:09 GMT

This refurbished semi-detached house offers a bargain for one discerning buyer.

Towering cafe offers the best views in town!

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:53:12 GMT

You might normally associate fish and chips and a stick of rock as the perfect culinary accompaniment to a day up Blackpool Tower.

Vintage show’s a classic

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:27:04 GMT

Organisers of one of the North West’s most popular family events have revealed details of next month’s new-look show – and 20 lucky Days Out readers will go there for free.

Film review: Epic 3D (U) - 7/10

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:24:03 GMT

Based on the children’s book The Leaf Men And The Brave Good Bugs by William Joyce, Epic is a charming fable that could, with clever parental persuasion, inspire the youngest generation to swap their video games for an invigorating spot of housework.

£4k artwork restoration ace

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:17:32 GMT

Art lovers have been served a real ace by British tennis’s leading official after a chance appeal.

TOWIE star returns to Fylde coast

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:15:10 GMT

The Only Way Is Essex star Kirk Norcross is returning to the Fylde coast this weekend.

How Ice changed my life...

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:07:50 GMT

Three-time Dancing On Ice champion Dan Whiston today told of his pride - and sadness - after TV bosses wielded the axe on the show.

Water park’s big splash at awards bash

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:34:25 GMT

Blackpool’s Sandcastle Waterpark has been acknowledged as the country’s best in ensuring everybody is able to enjoy its indoor fun.

Hometown venue on Bard’s tour for local talent

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:32 GMT

Local lad James Dangerfield is preparing for yet another hectic summer, which will include a stop-off, albeit a brief one, in his hometown.

REVIEW: Celebrities on Ice - Event City, Manchester

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:24:50 GMT

There is no doubting Dan Whiston’s star quality.

World goes ‘wow’ for musician determined to do it his way

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:08:59 GMT

When Jon Gomm’s parents split up their record collection broke up too. He had to decide blues or... Sting.

Alien heads earn a TV date for Mark

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:21:33 GMT

It’s not every day you get to buy a Blackpool Illumination – and it’s even rarer to get yourself on TV.