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Blackpool Tower Ballroom floor ready for more dancing feet after refurb

The famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom floor is ready to welcome more dancing feet after its most extensive restoration in 30 years. The original wooden dancefloor, which has been quickstepped over by performers including the Strictly Come Dancing ...

19 Jan 2022 at 17:56

Families welcome ‘important day’ as fresh Stardust fire inquest set to begin

Ireland

Inquest into Stardust nightclub fire in Dublin that killed 48 people set to open

Relatives of the 48 people who died in a fire at a Dublin nightclub 42 years ago have said it is a “massive” and “important” day as the long-awaited fresh inquest is set to begin. The deadly blaze at the Stardust Ballroom in Artane in the ...

25 Apr 2023 at 11:44

Angela Rippon hails return to ‘magnificent’ Blackpool ballroom for Strictly

Angela Rippon has hailed her return to the “magnificent” Blackpool Tower Ballroom for Strictly Come Dancing. The TV presenter, 79, who hosted Strictly’s predecessor Come Dancing from Blackpool, will dance at the prestigious venue when ...

17 Nov 2023 at 12:33

Strictly favourite Len Goodman made ballroom dancing accessible to millions

An accidental dance star, Len Goodman made ballroom dancing accessible to millions of people with his own cockney style. Born in Bethnal Green in London’s East End, Goodman would work selling fruit and vegetables on his grandfather’s ...

24 Apr 2023 at 11:47

Entertainment

Kevin Clifton pays tribute to ‘amazing’ daughter Minnie with Stacey Dooley

Kevin Clifton has said his daughter with Stacey Dooley is “amazing”. The former Strictly Come Dancing star and the documentary maker welcomed their first child, Minnie, in January. The couple met when they competed on the BBC show ...

22 May 2023 at 10:00

Local News

Local delight at Heritage Council funding to begin process of restoring Kinny Cally Hall in St Johnston

Members of the St Johnston and Carrigans community have expressed delight over a recent Heritage Council announcement that €3,690 has been awarded to begin the process of restoring Kinny Cally Hall. The one-room stone hall with a ...

10 May 2022 at 11:33

Fleur East scores first perfect 40 of Strictly 2022 as show returns to Blackpool

Fleur East has secured the first perfect 40 of Strictly Come Dancing 2022 after channelling her inner Destiny’s Child during the show’s Blackpool special. Saturday’s episode saw the BBC competition return to the town’s ...

19 Nov 2022 at 22:38

Angela Rippon praised for ‘elegant’ Strictly dance as she makes Blackpool return

Broadcaster Angela Rippon was praised for an “elegant and sophisticated” dance when she made a return to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom for Strictly Come Dancing. Rippon 79, used to host Strictly’s predecessor Come ...

18 Nov 2023 at 19:27

Pictures & Videos

In pictures: Saturday Social Dance with Revival at the Plaza Ballroom in Buncrana

There was a great crowd at the Plaza Ballroom in Buncrana on Saturday night for Social Dance with Revival. Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery .

22 Dec 2024 at 12:33

Local News

Fethard Ballroom to host a night of social dancing

A night of social dancing will be held at Fethard Ballroom on Sunday January 15. Declan Aungier will be providing the entertainment on the night. From 8.30 to 11.30. Teas will be served on the night.

10 Jan 2023 at 20:33

Scotland

Sir Elton John and The Who win at the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards

Sir Elton John and The Who have won at the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards – along with the manager of the Barrowland Ballroom. The Barrowlands, in Glasgow’s East End, hosted the event for its 25th anniversary, ...

05 Nov 2023 at 00:01

Health & Wellbeing

Strictly Come Dancing is back: All the health benefits of dancing later in life

Excitement is bubbling for another dazzling season of sequins, showmanship and spectacular footwork, as the new cast of Strictly Come Dancing is gradually revealed. As you watch the celebrities twirl, glide, ...

12 Aug 2025 at 13:23

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