It replaces Glasgow which has recorded the lowest life expectancy for males in set of estimates since 2001.

Northern town has UK's worst life expectancy for men

He also told Caroline Whitmore all about his latest single, Thick Of It, with Trippie Redd, which could compete to be Christmas number one. 

KSI in Manchester: Youtuber reflects on becoming BGT judge in Blackpool!

A mother accused of squeezing her baby to death has been cleared of murder.

Mother accused of squeezing baby to death cleared of murder

File photo dated 23/01/16 of the feet of a new baby wrapped in a blanket. Ministers have been told to "shoulder blame" after figures revealed almost 1,400 babies have been born dependent on substances since 2017. Freedom of information data obtained by the Scottish Liberal Democrats showed the number of newborns diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) increased to 195 in 2023/24, from 186 in 2022/23. Issue date: Wednesday January 3, 2024.

Blackpool MP Chris Webb says that a lack of affordable baby milk formula is causing a "public health crisis", and calls for better information for parents

Lack of affordable baby milk formula 'is public health crisis'

Kevin Price was found stabbed to death at the hotel, where he lived, in Blackpool.

Two people charged with murder after death of man in hotel

Kevin Price, 59, was found with stab wounds at the hotel in Blackpool, where he lived.

Murder arrests after man stabbed to death in hotel

Kevin Price, 59, was discovered by police with a number of stab wounds after officers were called to the hotel following a concern for welfare.

Murder investigation after hotel owner stabbed to death in own premises

Labour politician Chris Webb said he suffered no injuries in the incident in London. 

Politicians rally round North West MP who was attacked and robbed of his phone

One pensioner tells us she is in a panic trying to figure out how to pay her fuel bills, as charities and suppliers provide ways of saving energy and money

£2m support fund launched as pensioners prepare for rising energy cost

The resort will be transformed into a dazzling paradise as thousands flock Promenade and town centre for light-based art from across Europe.

Everything you need to know about Blackpool's Lightpool Festival 2024

Auditions for the talent show were postponed following the "devastating" death of singer Liam Payne, who worked closely with head judge Simon Cowell. 

Simon Cowell misses Britain's Got Talent auditions after Liam Payne's death

Gail Gregory was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s age 55, subverting the stereotypes of a person living with dementia. She participated in the focus groups which informed the development of the tech and knows firsthand the importance of realist and relatable advice.



A woman from Lancashire has told why she's supporting a scheme to use artificial intelligence to help people with Dementia

First-of-its-kind AI Avatar provides support for people living with dementia

Debbie Leitch, 24 who was born with Down's syndrome, was discovered dead at her family home in Blackpool in August 2019. 

Woman left to die in 'barely inhabitable' home was 'unlawfully killed'

An inquest into the death of disabled woman Debbie Leitch in Blackpool has heard harrowing details of the conditions in which she spent her final days.

Debbie Leitch looked 'like a skeleton' before neglect death

He was seen yanking the pet away from another dog before assaulting it between two parked cars.

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