Meet the 19-year-old Blackpool entrepreneur proving there's more than one path to success

At just 19, Blackpool born Darcey Barber has achieved what many only dream of - running her own fully booked aesthetics clinic just six months after opening.

- By Amy Mantle Contributor

The founder of Darcey Victoria Aesthetics is turning heads not only for her flawless results but for her inspiring story - set against the backdrop of one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the country.

Figures show that 11.2% of Blackpool's 16-21 year olds are currently claiming unemployment benefits (well above the North West average of 6.6%). With youth unemployment at such worrying levels, Darcey's story stands as proof that young people in Blackpool can build successful futures, even when the odds are stacked against them.