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The nationally acclaimed broadcaster Ranvir Singh will be inaugurated as the new Chancellor of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) at a special ceremony to be held at Preston Guild Hall on Friday 20 January.  Ranvir will become the University’s third Chancellor, taking the helm from Sir Richard Evans who was inaugurated in 2001. The […]

An exotic evening of entertainment is set to make the 2017 Showzam! Carnival Ball one of the best yet. Tickets are now on sale for the annual event which takes place on Saturday 11th February at the opulent Blackpool Tower Ballroom with sales already showing a wide reach for visitors from the North to the […]

CHORLEY Council is flushed with success after scooping three national awards for its public toilets. The council received a top accolade of a Platinum Award for the toilets at the Covered Market in the annual Loo of the Year Awards; was also a Category Winner for the Best Market Toilets, and received an Attendant of […]

An award-winning Lancashire hotel has appointed a new financial controller to support growth plans. Taiyab Sufi, who is 35 and from Blackburn, joins the senior management team at Stanley House Hotel and Spa from Euro Garages. Taiyab has 16 years’ experience heading up a team of over 30 at Euro Garages. Since it merged with […]

Bertram’s Restaurant spreads festive goodwill to Burnley residents.   MEMBERS of the Burnley Wood Community group and Coal Clough Residents Association were treated to free festive lunches last week at Bertram’s Restaurant.   Thursday saw 33 members of the Burnley Wood Community group attend, whilst 40 members of the Coal Clough Residents Association on Friday. […]

One of Lancashire's stunning stately homes is to cast its spell over the UK tourism industry later this year.   Monday September 18th is the date for the Group Buyer Forum North event at the 700 year old Samlesbury Hall near Preston.   Arranged by UK travel trade specialists Steve Reed Tourism Ltd from Hampshire, […]

For 30 years, visitors have embarked on a dramatic journey like no other in a glorious corner of Lancashire.  And this summer, the nation’s biggest outdoor walkabout theatre season celebrates its special anniversary with a sparkling production of Treasure Island from July 4-August 12. Lancaster’s Edwardian Williamson Park is the beautiful setting for a rare […]

Thousands of pigeon enthusiasts set to flock to the resort for the Annual British Homing World Show of the Year The annual British Homing World Show is coming to Blackpool from the 21-22 January 2017. This year’s event marks a special occasion as it is the 40th anniversary that the Royal Pigeon Racing Association (RPRA) […]

Fairhaven Lake and gardens has been successful in securing a development grant of £165,500 from the Parks for People programme which is a joint initiative between the Big Lottery Fund and the Heritage Lottery Fund, in order to help with the much needed restoration of the iconic lake and gardens. Situated on the Fylde Peninsula […]

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is offering the perfect solution to beat the January blues with a thrilling sale on its Platinum season pass and Hot Ice tickets. For those looking for thrills all year round, the Platinum Pass 2017 offers unlimited rides for everyday of the 2017 season. Platinum Pass holders can enjoy unlimited access to […]

A project that will improve the health and well-being of young people, improve green spaces and help to reignite the "Spirit of Neighbourhood" was launched in Lancashire today. MyPlace is a collaboration between The Lancashire Wildlife Trust and the Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, funded by close to £1m in Big Lottery Funding. The plan […]