'Tram Sunday' event returns to Fleetwood for 40th anniversary
Batmobile and DeLorean
Alongside the vehicle displays, visitors can enjoy live performances and street theatre, food and drink stalls, fairground rides, family zones and kids' entertainment, market traders and local crafts, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.Among the vehicles on show are Lightning McQueen from Cars, Ecto 1 from Ghostbusters, the A-Team Van, the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles Van, KITT from Knight Rider, the General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard, the 1989 Batmobile, the DeLorean from Back to the Future and Transformers favourites Bumblebee and Optimus Prime.Kat Dooney, marketing manager for the festival, said: "Reaching this milestone is a real achievement and the interest from transport enthusiasts and local families is as strong as ever."
Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Times
6 minutes ago
- Times
BBC Proms debut for one-handed pianist Nicholas McCarthy
When Nicholas McCarthy called a music school as a 15-year-old to inquire about piano lessons, they were perplexed to learn he only had one hand. 'How can you possibly play scales one-handed?' the head teacher asked. 'No problem,' he replied undeterred. 'I want to play music, not scales.' The phone line went dead. What happened next is testament to what McCarthy, 36, calls his 'Kevlar exterior'. Yesterday he made his debut at the BBC Proms when he was joined by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall to perform Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand. 'It's such a career milestone,' he said, speaking from the dressing room before the performance. 'It's a dream come true for me. It's a huge moment for me and my family.
Daily Mail
6 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Karen Pirie: With plots as deep and dark as a coal mine shaft, this is no ordinary Karen
Something of a tradition, the two-hour crime drama on a Sunday night. It stretches from Vera and Grace, all the way back to Inspector Morse in the 1980s. But it's a dangerous format. If the characters are weak, if the story sags, if the dialogue drags, viewers will really start to feel it around the 60-minute mark. Then an ad break will come around, they'll wander off to put the kettle on... and not bother coming back. The cosy detective show McDonald And Dodds, starring Jason Watkins and Tala Gouveia, ought to have thrived as a series of well-paced one-hour episodes, for instance. But it simply didn't have the complexity or the characters to last double the length. Viewing figures slumped, and earlier this year it was quietly cancelled. Karen Pirie is different. Based on the superb books by Val McDermid, this returning drama has plots as deep and dark as a coal mine shaft. The characters aren't merely well drawn — they're alive, constantly seeking to understand and learn more about each other. This three-part adaptation of the novel A Darker Domain opened in a Fife fish shop during the miners' strike in 1984. A young mother was sharing a chip supper with her best mate and cooing over her one-year-old. A thread of tension ran through the scene, vibrating with a hidden threat. But nothing hinted at the explosive violence to come, as a masked gunman seized the mum, taking her and the baby hostage. DI Pirie (Lauren Lyle) wasn't even born when the kidnap happened. But the young woman was the daughter of Scotland's wealthiest oil baron, Sir Brodie Grant, and it was all too plausible that the unsolved case was one every copper would know. This three-part adaptation of the novel A Darker Domain opened in a Fife fish shop during the miners' strike in 1984 Its parallels with the John Paul Getty kidnap are hard to miss, and acknowledged in a brief aside by Pirie to her slightly dim sidekick, DC Jason 'Mint' Murray (Chris Jenks). He's none the wiser: 'John Paul?' he asks. 'As in the pope?' Mint gets all the best jokes. When Pirie asks if he's 'media trained', he replies, 'No, but I've watched a lot of Arnold Schwarzenegger speeches on YouTube.' The two timeframes are expertly intercut, with some flashbacks lasting just a few seconds, helping us to grasp what people are talking or thinking about. This technique removes the need for long passages of explanation. Grant in 1984 is played by Jamie Michie, as a bullying, demanding tycoon who expects the police to work as his own private army. James Cosmo is the same man 40 years later, emotionally broken but as controlling as ever, employing an investigator to look into Pirie's past. The private eye will surely have discovered that she's in a relationship with another colleague, DS Phil Parhatka (Zach Wyatt) — one she hasn't disclosed to her bosses. That deep, dark mine shaft is going to take more twists.
Daily Mail
36 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Love Island viewers slam 'disrespectful' Dejon for his 'rude' behaviour towards Yasmin as tensions in the VERY divided villa bubble over
Love Island viewers slammed Dejon for 'rude' behaviour towards Yasmin as tensions in the very divided villa bubbled over in Sunday night's episode. The Islanders all took part in a kissing game on the episode where they rated each other's snogging abilities. But Dejon made his disdain for the game clear in not wanting to properly kiss any girl apart from his partner Meg. The other Islanders were quick to share their theories on why saying he just wants to look good to the public. Yasmin went to call him out at the end of the episode but when he was approached by her for a chat he rudely said 'I'm going to decline' as he was busy eating a snack. Taken aback Yasmin then had to walk off after politely asking for a chat as she told the other girls how 'rude' she thought he was. Viewers at home were quick to comment on the awkward moment as they penned on X: 'Ugh get Dejon OFF my screen NOW #loveisland #loveislanduk.', 'I'm going to decline' Dejon is the most DISRESPECTFUL man on this show, declined then had the audacity to laugh about it, he's a walking ICK and needs to go #LoveIsland.', 'dejon you do NOT speak to yasmin like that #LoveIsland #LoveIslandUK.', 'Dejon declining Yasmins chat?? He's straight up rude I need him out of my villa #loveislanduk #loveisland.', 'Not Dejon declining the chat. Yasmin should have thrown that pasta at him #LoveIsland #LoveIslandUK.', 'dejon doesn't need to enjoy everyones kisses but there's no need to be absolutely disrespectful to the girls to please meg. #loveisland.', 'Cannot believe Meg likes how dejon puts down every other girl to make her feel more uplifted #LoveIsland #LoveIslandUK.', 'The villa is AWAKE bc the way they've almost all got Dejon clocked #loveisland #loveislanduk.', Yasmin went to call him out at the end of the episode but when he was approached by her for a chat he rudely said 'I'm going to decline' as he was busy eating a snack Viewers at home were quick to comment on the awkward moment as they penned on X: 'Ugh get Dejon OFF my screen NOW #loveisland #loveislanduk' 'dejon is practically reading off a script at this point bro why is he so desperate for that 50k #loveisland #loveislanduk.', As the kissing challenge kicked off, most boys enthusiastically delivered their scores and feedback. However Dejon's feedback dampened the mood saying: 'That kiss was two words… no good. Zero out of ten.' Toni questioned his involvement: 'Are you not participating in today's game?' Later, at the Firepit, Yasmin, Toni and Shakira discussed Dejon's approach to the challenge. Yasmin stated: 'We all saw what happened in the challenge today with Dejon. In a lot of these scenarios he goes on the attack straight away. His comments were just rude and he didn't need to be that nasty. He's obviously trying to play things safe because he's exclusive with Meg… I'm going to speak to him.' Elsewhere, Emma discussed the same issue with Cach, saying of Dejon: 'Why does he behave like that? I just don't get it, he's such bad vibes all round.' Earlier in the day Emma got a text, reading: 'Islanders, pucker up and prepare to bring the passion. He criticised multiple kisses, referring to them as 'no good' and even saying he didn't think it could get worse 'It's time to find out who's the ultimate snogger in today's kissing competition #LipsDontLie #SnogLikeYouMeanit.' The girls proceeded to kiss the boys who are blindfolded, and wearing headphones with music playing. Each kiss was rated out of ten, with the highest score determining the winner. Between rounds, the music paused so the boys can hear each other's scores and feedback. Toni hosted the game, asking the group 'Who's ready to get their snog on?' and kept track of scores on a blackboard. NAME: Dejon Noel Williams AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer and personal trainer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy CLAIM TO FAME? My dad being an ex-professional footballer. I've met all kinds of famous people through him. When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we'd go to a game and fans were asking for photos. I've met David Beckham, he was really nice. Megan Moore NAME: Megan Moore AGE: 25 FROM: Southampton OCCUPATION: Payroll specialist WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'd like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt, right now. But we're going to make sales and get on that corporate ladder and be booming. Profits, profits, profits! NAME: Helena Ford AGE: 29 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Cabin Crew WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Somebody funny or Northern. I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners. If you look through my previous dating history, you'll see I clearly go for personality. You can pretty much laugh me into bed. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I would say hire but then quickly fire soon after. It would only be a temporary contract. NAME: Shakira Khan AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Booming, but they're all frogs. It's a busy love life but I've not found 'the husband', I'm looking for 'the one'. I'm looking for the ring. NAME: Harry Cooksley AGE: 30 FROM: Guildford OCCUPATION: Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? The girl next door that makes me laugh and can hold eye contact with me. I don't think I'd go for the most obvious girl, I like a real sweet girl. CLAIM TO FAME? I'm the body double for Declan Rice. So when he does a shoot, any body close ups will actually be me. You'll never see my face, but you'll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing. NAME: Conor Phillips AGE: 23 FROM: Limerick OCCUPATION: Professional rugby player WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Someone who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don't mind a dominant woman. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? Definitely hire. I ask girls if they want to go halves on a baby. It doesn't work, but it gets them laughing. It's an ice-breaker, not a serious question of course! NAME: Toni Laites AGE: 24 FROM: Connecticut OCCUPATION: Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for darker hair, definitely muscular but not too muscular. Super fit. Clean hair cut. Someone that can make me laugh - I'm super outgoing. And someone that's quite active. Maybe one day we could start our own family together. I WANT TO DATE A BRITISH GUY BECAUSE... I've lived in three different states and I'm still single. It's time to try something new! I have some British friends and they're pretty charming. I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners. NAME: Yasmin Pettet AGE: 24 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Commercial Banking Executive WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for a guy who is fit, has a nice body and who is funny with a bit of banter. WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? A guy that's stingy NAME: Bilikis Azeez aka Billykiss AGE: 28 OCCUPATION: Content Creator WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone tall who's good looking, but not too good looking, and that's confident, assertive, knows what they want and is serious about me WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? Someone who's childish Jamie NAME: Jamie Rhodes AGE: 26 OCCUPATION: Electric Engineer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Bubbly, cheeky, outgoing, good face card and a nice bum. WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I'll be in amongst the drama! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity, I'm gonna take it by the horns and go for it. NAME: Ty Isherwood AGE: 23 OCCUPATION: Site Engineer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I go off energy, if we vibe. I've typically dated brunettes, tanned, nice teeth with a nice smile. WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? A head turner! I get along with lads easily and like to make people laugh. NAME: Cacherel 'Cach' Mercer AGE: 24 OCCUPATION: Professional Dancer WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who's emotionally intelligent, beautiful, charismatic, caring, affectionate, and I'd say an intro extrovert. WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I think I'm gonna get into trouble, I feel like I'll be the joker of the group! I'll also be the person people come to for advice… and a bit of eye candy at the same time. NAME: Emma Munro AGE: 30 OCCUPATION: Hydrogeologist WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I don't actually have a type. I would say athletic always, I like a man who's in shape, big muscles, six pack, I'm not fussy. WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? Honest, straight talking, and direct. NAME: Boris Vidović AGE: 28 OCCUPATION: Model WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I don't have an exact type, if her energy matches my energy, that's what I like. Besides that; a beautiful smile, a nice figure, and a great personality. I want someone around me that I can laugh with 24/7. If she can roast me, I love her already! WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I'm going to be the chilled guy, who likes to have a laugh, I'm a joker. I'm originally from Ljubljana and have lived in Dubai for a while, so I'll bring the international flavour. I give good positive vibes and good energy. ......................................................................................................................... NAME: Angel Swift Angel AGE: 26 OCCUPATION: Aesthetics Practitioner and Salon Owner WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm ready to make memories with someone, go travelling with them and fall in love WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I feel like people have been getting their heads turned very easily. I do feel like I have quite a good chance of turning someone's head.
