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First look at Xanathar puppet inside Dungeons & Dragons at Universal’s Fan Fest Nights
A cackling Xanathar the Beholder will be waiting for adventurers in his gold-ladened lair when fans step inside a real-life ...
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Blackpool gets slammed as a dump, but I’ll defend it to the end
In the second installment of Metro Travel Hot Takes, Jessica Hamilton makes the case for Blackpool, a town described as grotty, tacky, and the ‘land that time forgot’. Suggesting a trip to ...
Universal Studios Fan Fest Nights Unleashes an Incredible, Massive Dungeons & Dragons Puppet
The epic collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and the Jim Henson Creature Shop brings legendary beholder Xanathar to ...
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Blackpool Serves Up a Hit with First-Ever Restaurant Week and It’s Back For 2026
Blackpool’s very first Restaurant Week has officially wrapped after eight days of packed venues, pop-up events and a clear appetite for more. Following the success of the inaugural event ...
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Wrexham beat Blackpool: What Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s club needs to clinch promotion to EFL Championship?
Blackpool hosted Wrexham on Monday at Bloomfield Road in Matchday 44 of the 2024–25 EFL League One season. With the hosts eyeing a playoff spot and Wrexham pushing for automatic promotion, the stakes ...
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Wrexham return to second spot with Blackpool win
Victory on the Blackpool coast ensured Phil Parkinson's side rose back into the automatic promotion spots following Wycombe Wanderers' loss to Charlton Athletic. Wrexham now sit two points above ...
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Baby died after caesarean delivery delay - inquest
The parents of a baby girl who died 13 days after she was born have said they are concerned for the safety of maternity services at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. An inquest found that a delay to a ...
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Plans for new fairground rides near resort's pier
Plans have been revealed for two new fairground rides on Blackpool Promenade. The Blackpool Pier Company is seeking planning permission to set up a log flume and a 253ft (77m) high Starflyer ride ...
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Monday's League One predictions including Blackpool vs. Wrexham
Blackpool have been in strong form in recent months and have proven difficult to beat since before the turn of the year, so expect a close-fought contest. Additionally, with Wrexham struggling to ...
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Blackpool boss sets out contract focus - and when conversations will take place
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Blackpool Marathon: Road closures and race times revealed as hundreds of runners expected to attend
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