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It is the epicentre of Britain's kiss-me-quick heritage. But Blackpool's Golden Mile - known across the world for its fish and chips, illuminations and penny slots - will soon be no more.
Blackpool’s Golden Mile is set to lose its century-old name in an attempt to rid the seaside resort of its tacky reputation. The famous stretch of seaside - which is known for its illuminations ...
Blackpool's famous Golden Mile will become a "world class" tourist attraction under £300m plans, the town's council has boasted. Hotels, restaurants and a "flying theatre" are all part of the 17 ...
Behind the Golden Mile, Blackpool faces one of the biggest health challenges in the country "If I drop dead tomorrow, I won't know about it… so I'm not bothered." It's 11:00 and John McWard is ...
Blackpool's famous South Shore is Britain's most blighted High Street. Almost half the 200 shops on the strip - which forms part of the town's Golden Mile - will be boarded up by Christmas ...
BRITAIN’S most famous stretch of seaside is to lose its century-old name. The Golden Mile in Blackpool is to be called The Queen Elizabeth ­Promenade after a ­£100million facelift.
The incredible inflatables, created by the world-renowned Designs In Air, have been showcased at events like Glastonbury and the Olympics, but now it’s Blackpool’s turn to host these unique ...
Blackpool's Golden Mile - famous for its kiss-me-quick heritage, fish and chips, illuminations and penny slots - is set for a makeover and a name change. Blackpool Council want to re-brand the ...
The 67-year-old lives in Bloomfield, the poorest council ward in Blackpool and one of the poorest in England. Just half a mile from the town's famous Golden Mile, men here can expect to live to ...
Blackpool's Golden Mile - famous for its kiss-me-quick heritage, fish and chips, illuminations and penny slots - is set for a makeover and a name change. Blackpool Council want to re-brand the ...
The 67-year-old lives in Bloomfield, the poorest council ward in Blackpool and one of the poorest in England. Just half a mile from the town's famous Golden Mile, men here can expect to live to ...
It is the epicentre of Britain's kiss-me-quick heritage. But Blackpool's Golden Mile - known across the world for its fish and chips, illuminations and penny slots - will soon be no more.