As the Strictly contestants prepare to take to the Blackpool dance floor, we look back on some of the best from previous years.

Northern Soul began as a British club movement in the 1970s, taking off in places like Wigan and Blackpool and bringing young people together to dance to obscure mid-60s Motown-inspired sounds.

Since opening 118 years ago, the Blackpool Tower Ballroom has been home to millions of tinkle-toed dancers.

Strictly Come Dancing ‘s eight remaining couples headed to the legendary Blackpool Tower ballroom for week nine of the series. The show is usually held in the Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire.

An actor known for playing Jay Brown in EastEnders has been suspended over the alleged use of a disabled slur on the Strictly Come Dancing set. Jamie Borthwick is said to have made the offensive ...

Blackpool Tower is to be taken over by the local council's own tourism company. The attraction, which has been managed by Merlin Entertainments for 15 years, is set to be handed over to the ...

Phil Kelsall has been playing the iconic Wurlitzer Organ of Blackpool Tower Ballroom for exactly 40 years and this Sunday he’s celebrating with an anniversary concert.