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Businesses across Lancashire are celebrating after being announced as finalists in this year’s Red Rose Awards. Successful businesses were announced after a day of rigorous pre-scoring at Northcote at the Rovers whittling down the entries to just six finalists for each of the 25 categories. The 150 finalists will now face an interview and presentation […]

Following a series of sold-out preview shows in November and December 2016, Russell Brand announces a new stand-up tour of UK and Ireland. What is real? Who are we? Where did this baby come from? In RE:BIRTH, Russell Brand wrestles with these questions while unravelling the matrix of modern media, politics, sex, fatherhood and death. […]

This February half-term why not take a trip to Blackpool, with lots on offer during the school holidays you’re sure to find something to suit all age groups. Roll up, roll up Showzam! Blackpool’s annual festival of circus, magic and live performance is back for its 10th year from February 11-14. We’ve got a jam […]

Blackpool Zoo is marking 45 years of really wild days out with 12 months of super celebrations, which will include the launch of its biggest ever investment – Project Elephant! The award winning attraction, which opened on 6th July 1972 will dedicate each month of the year to different celebrations, from the 100th birthday of […]

The Grand Theatre, Blackpool announces an exciting new programme of shows for Spring/ Summer 2017. With an incredible line-up of drama, musicals, dance, opera, music and comedy – there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Grand Theatre Chief Executive Ruth Eastwood said, “At the Grand we want to offer local people the chance to see and […]

County gets one of the largest Growth Deal funding allocations in the UK to deliver more jobs, homes and economic growth in the heart of the Northern Powerhouse  The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) confirmed it has successfully secured a significant multi-million pound investment allocation from government to drive a range of new infrastructure, skills and […]

Morecambe Bay Partnership and South Lakeland District Council are delighted to announce success for Morecambe Bay in the latest round of Coastal Community Teams announced today by the Coastal Communities Minister Andrew Percy. Coastal Community Teams are supported by government to help revive coastal towns and areas and to develop and deliver plans for future […]

Martin Creed’s 13-metre neon Work No. 203: EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT (1999), one of his most recognisable works, will be temporarily installed on the front of the Grade I listed Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library building overlooking Preston’s Market Square. Creed is one of the most influential and exciting artists working today, […]

Lancashire-based hospitality group James’ Places has announced a bumper Christmas, with trade at its Holmes Mill venue exceeding all predictions. Said operations director Carol Sleet: “James' Places is delighted with a strong December performance. Like-for-like, we've seen 10% year-on-year growth across the existing estate. “Performance at the Beer Hall, part of Holmes Mill in Clitheroe […]

The planning application has been submitted by Lancashire County Council for the £17.5m Penwortham Bypass, which aims to reduce congestion through the town. The proposed bypass will run along the south western side of Penwortham between the A59 Liverpool Road and the A582, forming a junction with Broad Oak roundabout, next to Booths supermarket. Designed […]

The Mall Blackburn is on the hunt for a proactive, not for profit organisation to become its Charity of the Year for 2017. After a hugely successful partnership with Lancashire Mind during 2016 management are looking for another deserving charity to support as part of its popular Mall Cares programme. Management at the shopping centre […]

Plans for a new hotel development on one of Blackpool’s most prominent town centre sites have been passed by resort planners.   The Frank Whittle Partnership (FWP) has won planning consent for a new 96 room hotel on the Promenade near to the Tower.   The high-profile hotel, designed by the Preston-based chief architects and […]