Blackpool... the 'misery capital' of England

IT'S the seaside resort famous for its illuminations, tower, donkey rides and Pleasure Beach amusement park.

- By Matthew Davis

But now Blackpool has been named the nation's "misery capital", where the most is spent on painkillers and mood-changing antidepressants.

NHS figures show the North West had the most people suffering from pain and mental anguish in England.

And with £11.62 per patient spent on painkillers and £5.22 on antidepressants, the £16.84 total sees Blackpool top the list.

Next is near neighbour Fylde and Wyre, where the NHS spend per patient is £16.50, followed by St Helens, Merseyside, with £16.35 per patient.