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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The last two were Birmingham and Blackpool, who both went down with 39 in 2010-11.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Blackpool Council had the next highest number of cases, with 83.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
He left Blackburn in November 2004 after one final spell as caretaker following Graeme Souness' exit for Newcastle and went on to scout for Leicester City before becoming Simon Grayson's assistant at Blackpool.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Less than two hours later, at about 18:30 BST, shortly after McGowan-Fazakerley returned to the house from work, the defendants brought Preston to the Accident and Emergency Department of Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Yes, but only one came, the Blackpool one.
From Jan and Her Job by Harker, L. Allen (Lizzie Allen)
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