Blackpool
Americannoun
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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Cameron Menzies needed medical attention after being taken ill during his World Matchplay second-round match against Ross Smith in Blackpool on Wednesday.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Also present were lawyers for Gary Nolan, Preston's father, along with legal representatives for the NHS trust running Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Following its debut in Dundee, the two-year exhibition will move to Blackpool, County Durham, Hull, and Bristol.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
On a local level, charity-run possibilities range from free table tennis sessions in Brighton, external to street dance in Blackpool, external.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Blackpool Winter Gardens Co., it was held that the song "Daisy Bell," though sung in character costume, was not a "dramatic piece" because its representation did not require acting or dramatic effect.
From Copyright: Its History and Its Law by Bowker, Richard Rogers
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