Blackpool’s Aaron Sharples Takes on 1,000 Mile Run for Veterans
Blackpool-born veteran Aaron Sharples is preparing to undertake one of the most demanding endurance challenges ever attempted, running 1,000 miles across Spain to raise money and awareness for the veterans' charity Healthier Heroes. https://www.blackpooltimeline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Aaron-Sharples-El-Camino-Espaol.mp4 Born and bred in Blackpool, Aaron will begin El Camino Español in October 2026. Supported by a small crew and a motorhome, he will cover approximately 80 kilometres each day while documenting not only the physical challenge, but also the mindset behind it and the importance of choosing courage over comfort. To Aaron's knowledge, the route has never been completed or officially recorded in this way before,...
Alan Cavill MBE: The Man Behind Blackpool’s Modern Regeneration
Few individuals have had a greater influence on Blackpool's transformation during the past three decades than Alan Cavill MBE. As one of the leading figures behind the town's regeneration strategy, Cavill has played a central role in reshaping Blackpool's economy, infrastructure, tourism offer and public spaces, helping to drive investment worth billions of pounds into the resort. In 2026, his contribution was formally recognised when he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King's Birthday Honours for services to regeneration in Blackpool. Born in February 1960 and raised in Blackpool, Cavill has spent...