As a relevantly new resident in Blackpool, I have been visiting some of the resort’s biggest and most famous venues, landmarks and attractions in a bid to get to know my surroundings.

The Blackpool Pier Company has said it’s made the decision to offload the North Pier in the seaside town “with a heavy heart”. The North Pier is the sixth-oldest of its type still in use in the UK ...

A heritage statement says the addition of the rides would not detract from the historic setting of South Pier, which was built in 1893 and was the last of Blackpool’s three piers to open.

The Blackpool Pier Company is seeking planning permission to set up a log flume and a 253ft (77m) high Starflyer ride alongside the South Pier between 1 April and 31 October each year.

Blackpool Central Pier, which stands at 341 metres long (1,118ft), and Blackpool South Pier, which is 150 metres long (492ft), do not benefit from listed status, despite opening in 1864 and 1892 ...

It's definitely a room with a view! The oldest of Blackpool's three seaside piers - North Pier - is being sold and could be yours.

A heritage statement says the addition of the rides would not detract from the historic setting of South Pier, which was built in 1893 and was the last of Blackpool’s three piers to open. It adds: ...