Ken Dodd25 Jan 2026From wrestling to panto: Theatre marks 125 yearsHalifax's Victoria Theatre opened in February 1901 and a new display showcases its history.25 Jan 202618 Aug 2025Ken Dodd Happiness Centre shelved over fundingThe charity set up in Sir Ken Dodd's name said it had no choice but to withdraw support.18 Aug 202520 Mar 2025Rare insight into comic Ken Dodd's private worldA new film includes extracts from notebooks he wanted burned after his death. 20 Mar 202513 Jan 2025Venue loved by Doddy but where Beatles booed is 90Sir Ken Dodd's widow says he often tested material at his New Year's Day performances in Fleetwood.13 Jan 202521 Aug 2024Plan approved for £15m Ken Dodd Happiness CentreThe new centre will give the comedy legend's archive a permanent home in his home city of Liverpool.21 Aug 202412 May 2024Auditorium renamed to honour comedian Sir Ken DoddSir Ken Dodd performed at the City Varieties for decades from the 1950s until the 1980s.12 May 202420 Oct 2023Dodd charity to help resort's young 'reclaim past'Sir Ken Dodd's foundation will help to fund a learning space at Blackpool's new Showtown museum.20 Oct 20237 Sep 2023Ken Dodd's widow saves 'invaluable' notebooksThe late comedian told her to burn hundreds of private books he filled with jokes and observations.7 Sep 202326 Jul 2022Statue of Sir Ken Dodd unveiled at venue he savedThe comic's shows at The Grand Theatre in Blackpool helped to save it from demolition in the 1970s.26 Jul 2022...