Blackpool
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noun
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a town and resort in NW England, in Blackpool unitary authority, Lancashire on the Irish Sea: famous for its tower, 158 m (518 ft) high, and its illuminations. Pop: 142 283 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Lancashire. Pop: 142 400 (2003 est). Area: 35 sq km (13 sq miles)
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On 27 July, he was rushed to Blackpool Victoria Hospital by Varley for the final time.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
However, in April 2023, Varley and McGowan-Fazakerley were approved for adoption and Preston began living at their home in Blackpool.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
On 27 July 2023, he was rushed to Blackpool Victoria Hospital by Varley, who had taken a year off work as head of year at a high school, to adopt him.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Karaoke on trips to Blackpool are among her other achievements and she hopes to holiday on a cruise ship.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
He piloted a Voisin biplane in 1909 at the Doncaster meeting, which, because it started the day before the Blackpool meeting, may be called the first flying meeting in England.
From The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force by Raleigh, Walter Alexander, Sir
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