Seaside town in Lancashire, England; a cultural and tourism hub on the Irish Sea coast
Two men have been found guilty of murder and related offences for abusing Preston Davey, the baby they adopted in Blackpool. Over four months, he suffered physical and sexual abuse, resulting in his death. Preston’s mother, Sarah Davey, has a separate murder conviction dating back to 1998. Sentencing is due.
Inverness and Stornoway are among nine towns on the UK longlist for the 2028 Town of Culture and 2029 City of Culture titles, respectively. Each will receive funding to develop their bids, with winners receiving £3m for cultural programs. The competitions aim to showcase local heritage and foster community pride.