September
COMIC Alan Carr could not hide his joy as he sent 20,000 people wild with delight by switching on Blackpool's world famous Illuminations. The TV star - a former resort resident - admitted: "I love you Blackpool!"
PONTINS holiday park is to close amid claims of declining visitor numbers. Bosses at the Squires Gate centre announced it will shut its doors next month stating reasons including a drop in numbers and the cost of investment required at the park.
BLACKPOOL has hit back after Paul Daniels labelled the resort "rough, tasteless, bawdy and scruffy". The TV magician – whose last Fylde coast show had to be cancelled due to lack of interest – made the comments on an internet forum after it was announced the World Magic Championships would be held in Blackpool in 2012.