Remembering Paul O’Grady aka Lilly Savage
British TV personality and former performer at the Layton Institute in Blackpool, Paul O’Grady, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 67. O’Grady was also well known to the world as his drag persona, Lily Savage, and was an early trailblazer for the LGBTQ+ community. O’Grady’s career began when Continue Reading
Coronavirus Hope as Britain’s Oldest Survivor Leaves Hospital
Although this isn’t about a person from Blackpool, we thought it was a story worth sharing. At a time where we’re all concerned for each other and especially our loved ones who have been identified as being at a higher risk if they contract Coronavirus, these stories shed some positivity Continue Reading
Free Food on Christmas Eve
For Families Struggling around the UK this festive season – German food retailer Aldi have got a little Christmas treat tucked up their sleeves. Food banks such as the one at Amazing Graze on Bolton Street are able to offer limited assistance to people in the local area but having Continue Reading
Fracking Ban for UK Confirmed by Government
Following a government investigation into work carried out by fracking company Cuadrilla at the Preston New Road hydraulic fracturing site, it has been confirmed that fracking has now been banned across the UK. Shale gas companies have been told that there will be no future opportunities for them to carry Continue Reading
Missing Goat Found Waiting For Tram
This isn’t even a joke and it’s probably the funniest story we’ve heard this month. Imagine waiting for a tram in Blackpool to find a goat standing in the queue because that’s exactly what happened to these commuters in Manchester. Obviously unfazed by the sight of a goat waiting with Continue Reading
Hunt For Missing Zowie
34 year old Zowie Jennings has not been seen since she left Blackpool Victoria Hospital on 10th January 2019. Her family and friends are concerned for her welbeing and she has been reported as a missing person and has links to the Blackpool area. She is described as being caucasian Continue Reading
Isolated case of Mad Cow Disease caught Early in Scotland
Routine testing by scottish enviroment workers revealed a case of mad cow disease also known as BSE at a farm in scotland. The farm has been isolated – the animal in question disposed of. Authorities are now tracing the source of the disease. Scotland’s chief veterinary officer Sheila Voas said: Continue Reading
Iceland worker covers dog from rain
The owner of this dog had left them tied up outside Iceland in Finaghy in Belfast – When an employee walks out into the heavy rain to cover the doggo over with an Iceland Jacket. What a Hero!! How would you reward him – answers in the comments below!!
Scientific Evidence Shows That People Who Put Up Christmas Decorations Early Are Happier
You can almost hear the groans from disgruntled Scrooges every time someone starts posting a Christmas countdown. It’s pretty safe to say that we all anticipate the run up to the later Autumnal months. With baited breath, we keep an eye out for that first festive display that’s up in Continue Reading
