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Preston’s historic Winckley Square Gardens have been officially reopened to the public following a £1.2m restoration backed by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The Gardens have been closed for 16 weeks for a ‘sympathetic yet transformational’ restoration to breathe new life into the area. They were officially reopened today by the Mayor of Preston, Coun […]

A 30th anniversary celebration of outdoor walkabout theatre and two thought provoking homegrown dramas add sparkle to the new season at The Dukes. The Lancaster theatre’s reputation for producing the UK’s biggest outdoor walkabout theatre season was recognised this year with a UK Theatre Award for the Best Show for Children and Young People. In […]

Work to build the UK’s first ever double launch rollercoaster gets underway at Blackpool Pleasure Beach today, December 1.   The first phase of construction of the new £16.25m rollercoaster – set to be the most exciting in Europe for several years – will see foundations laid for the ride’s launch structure. A 45.5 tonne […]

Proud Lancastrians are among the recipients who will receive honorary awards at the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) graduation ceremonies next week. Squash player Laura Massaro, who reached the world number one position earlier this year, James Cole, managing director of Chorley-based World Travel Holdings, and retired businessman Arthur Whitlock will join three former University […]

Over 40 designers, makers and vintage sellers from the across the North West will be at the Preston Markets Christmas Fair from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 December.   The majority of traders are sellers on the internationally renowned Etsy website, where they have virtual shops. In August Etsy announced they were looking for venues […]

Over 40 designers, makers and vintage sellers from the across the North West will be at the Preston Markets Christmas Fair from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 December.   The majority of traders are sellers on the internationally renowned Etsy website, where they have virtual shops. In August Etsy announced they were looking for venues […]

Lancashire organic dairy farmer Ian Pye of Old Holly Farm, Garstang, has been awarded the title of McDonald’s Farmer Innovation of the year at its annual Supply Chain Awards. The winners were announced at a glittering black-tie event on the evening of Thursday 10th November 2016 in London. McDonald’s UK works closely with its suppliers, […]

Recent changes to roads in Preston city centre have helped to reduce congestion, according to Lancashire County Council. The county council introduced the changes to the road layout in a bid to tackle long-standing congestion at peak times, in the run-up to the festive period. The changes have made a difference to travel times, and […]

Lancaster's very own mini festival of the arts is back on Friday 2nd December bringing family fun, a one off film screening and events exploring local history to the city centre. Fun for families as well as the young at heart will be found between 12:30pm and 1:15pm in St Nicholas's Arcade and between 2:00pm […]

Just weeks after winning a UK Theatre Award for its summer outdoor production for children and young people, The Dukes is turning its attention to Christmas. Since 2012, The Dukes has been staging its festive show in The Round, bringing the audience as close as they can get to the charm and delight of familiar […]

Libraries and museums across the county are getting ready to celebrate Lancashire Day on 27 November, with events taking place to mark the occasion. Lancashire Day dates back to 1295, when the county sent its first representatives to Parliament. This marked Lancashire's move into the wider sphere of politics. Nelson Library will be celebrating the […]