Vanessa Sims

1 week ago | lep.co.uk | Vanessa Sims

A visit to the Sandcastle was always my favourite treat as a youngster and returning as an adult did not disappoint. I’ve always been a water baby. I love the water and my three young children love it to. So when I heard Blackpool’s Sandcastle Waterpark had been named as one of the best in the UK, I thought it was about time I revisited my youth and let my very own water babies experience it for the first time.

1 week ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Vanessa Sims

Roads bosses in Blackpool say the use of a new technology is helping them to repairs the resort’s roads quicker. With more than 300 miles of roads in the town, Blackpool Council have been exploring innovative ways to help maintain the local road network. As part of the ongoing commitment to maintain the highways, Blackpool Council have teamed up with contractor Thermal Road Repairs to carry out essential road improvement works to the mini roundabout on West Park Drive.

1 week ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Vanessa Sims

Fancy a walk round a scenic park? Here are some of our reader’s favourite Lancashire parks. From hidden little cafes to beautiful scenic walks, who doesn’t love walking around a park when the weather is right. The natural beauty of Lancashire also consists of many parks in its towns and villages for locals and visitors alike to take a stroll round. We asked our readers where their favourite parks to visit and the response did not disappoint.

1 week ago | blackpoolgazette.co.uk | Vanessa Sims

If you are planning a Fylde Coast trip and are looking for some inspiration this summer, these scenic towns and villages are among some of the region’s best places to visit. Blackpool will be at the top of most people’s lists when they visit the Fylde Coast – but there are many more wonderful spots waiting off the beaten track. Why not head out to one of these lovely destinations for a hike, to shop at their independent stores, or to spend some time at their lovely country pubs?

1 week ago | liverpoolworld.uk | Vanessa Sims

A woman who was told she would never walk again after being paralysed in a freak bouncy castle accident is now treading the catwalk at the Miss World final. Charlotte Grant ,25, was called up to represent the nation with just 48 hours notice after reigning Miss England Milla Magee quit for "personal reasons" last week. Despite Milla's controversial exit, Charlotte has told how she is "proud and honoured" to step up to fly the flag and jetted off to India two days later.