Teacher Denies Fabricating Bath Story in Son's Death Trial
Jamie Varley, accused of murdering adopted son Preston, denies inventing a bath drowning story. Pathologist ruled out drowning, citing 40 traumatic injuries consistent with abuse.
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Teacher Denies Murdering Adopted Son, Says Baby Never Harmed
Jamie Varley, a teacher, denies murdering and abusing his adopted son Preston Davey, 13 months, in 2023. He admits shame over photos but says baby was never harmed.
How Liza Minnelli on The Muppet Show Inspired My Drag Career
A drag performer recounts how watching Liza Minnelli's 1979 Muppet Show episode at age 18 set him on a path to West End success and inspired his artistry.
Baby Murdered by Teacher Had Sexual Abuse Injuries
A 13-month-old baby allegedly murdered by a teacher who was adopting him also suffered sexual abuse injuries, a court has heard. The toddler had over 40 trauma injuries.
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Baby Had Bite Mark Before Murder by Adopted Dad
A court heard that a 13-month-old boy allegedly sexually abused and murdered by his adopted father had a human bite mark on his bottom weeks before his death.
Teacher Accused of Murdering Adopted Baby Told Police 'I'll Fight You'
Jamie Varley, 37, accused of murdering adopted son Preston Davey, 13 months, told detectives he would fight them 'til the day I die' during interrogation at Preston Crown Court.
UK Theme Park Unveils Record-Breaking £8.72M Gyro Swing
Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool reveals first images of Aviktas, the UK's largest gyro swing at 138ft, opening May 21 with VIP previews available.
Teacher Sent 'Dead Meat' Text About Adopted Baby Before Death
Jamie Varley, 37, texted his partner 'your son's in hospital. I strangled him' as a joke, and called adopted baby Preston 'dead meat' before his death.
Foster Mother's Gut Feeling on Baby Abuse Before Murder
A foster mother sensed something was wrong with baby Preston Davey before he was sexually abused and murdered by teacher Jamie Varley, a court heard.
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Teacher Accused of Murdering Adopted Baby After Abuse
A court hears that a 13-month-old boy was routinely ill-treated, sexually abused, and physically assaulted before his death, allegedly by his adoptive father, a secondary school teacher.
Circus Tickets Transform Girl's Life with Hypersensitivity
A mother's hesitation about circus tickets led to a life-changing experience for her daughter with hypersensitivity disorder, thanks to a neurodivergent-friendly circus.
Blackpool Hotel's Pitch View Blackout During Games
Guests at Blackpool Football Club's stadium hotel face curtain closure during matches due to EFL regulations, creating a unique matchday experience without the view.
Photos of the Day: A World in Focus
The Guardian's picture editors curate powerful global images from 14 January 2026, capturing protests, tragedy, tradition, and resilience. View the full gallery here.
Firefighter, 90, Reunited With Baby He Saved 40 Years On
A retired firefighter's 90th birthday surprise was an emotional reunion with the woman he rescued as a baby from a Blackpool blaze four decades earlier. Read the heartwarming full story.
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400 Blackpool Homes Face Demolition in £90m Regeneration
Up to 400 homes in central Blackpool will be bulldozed next summer under a £90m levelling up scheme, displacing hundreds of vulnerable residents. Critics call it a 'mass dispersion'. Read the full story.
Explosive Material Found in Blackpool, Teen Arrested
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after police discovered explosive material at a Blackpool address. Several homes were evacuated as bomb disposal teams worked on New Year's Eve.
Teen arrested after explosive materials found in Blackpool home
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and bomb disposal experts called to a Blackpool street after potentially explosive materials were discovered. Residents evacuated.
Inside Blackpool Illuminations: Climate Change & 150 Years
Discover how Blackpool's iconic Illuminations are battling climate change with resilient designs and LED tech. Explore the 150-year legacy and what's new for visitors.
Poverty's 'Massive Impact' on NHS Healthcare Quality
A leaked report reveals how poverty overwhelms hospitals in England's most deprived areas, impacting staff and patient care. Explore the systemic challenges facing the NHS.
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La Voix Withdraws from Strictly, No Elimination
Drag icon La Voix is forced to quit Strictly Come Dancing due to injury. In a surprise twist, the BBC confirms no contestant will be eliminated from the Blackpool special. Read the full update.
Strictly 2025 Live: Blackpool Tower Showdown
Join our live coverage as Strictly's couples take to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom floor. Who will deliver a towering performance? Watch live on BBC One.
Strictly's Blackpool Relies on Two Star Dancers
As Strictly Come Dancing heads to Blackpool, discover why the series would be lost without the extraordinary talents of Lewis Cope and Amber Davies. Read the full analysis.
Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool Week 2025 Schedule
Don't miss Strictly's iconic Blackpool Week! Get the 2025 schedule, show times, and all essential details for this milestone episode. Tune in this weekend!
Strictly Blackpool Return: Dates & Details
Get ready for the sequins and sparkles as Strictly Come Dancing confirms its spectacular return to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom this autumn - dates, rumours and what to expect from the glitziest weekend in the dancing calendar.
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Charlene Downes: The truth behind the media sensation
Two decades after 14-year-old Charlene Downes vanished from Blackpool, new analysis reveals how her tragic story was sensationalised and exploited by media and conspiracy theorists alike.
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