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Taking a look back at Blackpool Tower's 130-year history

Blackpool Tower was built back in May 1894 and visitors of the seaside resort have been climbing up the Tower for 130 years.

12 Sept

Blackpool Tower evacuated after performer falls during circus act

The member of Blackpool Tower Circus team fell from the 'Wheel of Faith' during Saturday night's performance, a spokesperson told ITV News.

28 Apr

Blackpool Tower 'fire' is orange netting, police confirm

Emergency services responded to a 'fire' at Blackpool Tower, which police have now confirmed is orange netting due to ongoing renovations.

29 Dec 2023

Blackpool Tower visited by creator's great-grandson for first time ever

Calls to relocate House of Lords - to Blackpool ballroom

Blackpool Tower Ballroom prepares for its big spring clean

Dead rat found in chippy shut down by inspectors

Blackpool illuminations to mark Lionesses Euros victory

Is this one of these best selfies ever taken?

Meet the six-year-old who is the new voice of Blackpool Tower

Blue announced as headliners for Blackpool Illuminations Switch-on night

World-famous ballroom ready for dancing again after huge refurbishment

Schoolgirl with rare cancer lights up Blackpool as she's released from hospital

Couple hold UK's largest gender reveal

Blackpool Tower lights up in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore