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The Rocky Horror Show is Heading to Blackpool Opera House

A brand new tour of The Rocky Horror Show is to be staged at Blackpool’s Opera House this autumn. It is announced today that the musical horror comedy will run at the Opera House from Monday September 26 to Saturday October 1. Tickets priced from £15 go on general sale at 10 am Friday April […]

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Cinema Marketing Assistant

Cinema Marketing Assistant Salary £14,845 pro-rata 16 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Dukes for an enthusiastic, driven individual to enjoy developing their career in this fast paced fun environment. You will have strong interest in film, administrative skills, a keen eye for detail and love thinking creatively. You will possess […]

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Young ambassadors to promote apprenticeships across Lancashire

Twenty young people have signed up to a new initiative to promote apprenticeships across Lancashire. The Lancashire Young Apprenticeship Ambassador Network is part of a county-wide drive to increase training and employment opportunities for young people and raise skills among Lancashire’s workforce. The apprenticeship ambassadors are all either current apprentices or former apprentices who want to […]

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Chef Shortage – The Update

In summer last year there was a worldwide panic regarding the shortage of Chefs. It was everywhere, television, newspapers and all over social media. Our Head of Sales & Operations, Katie Mellor, appeared in a BBC news feature and was also quoted in the Independent Newspaper, sharing our views on the topic. The Chef shortage […]

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Marketing Lancashire appoints Creative Tourist to help develop county as year-round cultural destination

Marketing Lancashire has appointed Creative Tourist, to develop a cultural tourism narrative for Lancashire, which will help raise the county’s profile as a year-round cultural destination. The development of cultural tourism reflects one of the key ambitions expressed in the county’s new Visitor Economy Strategy, which aims to increase annual visitors from 63million to 70million […]

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Thousands gather for St George’s Day celebrations in Blackburn 

THOUSANDS of visitors turned out to celebrate St George’s Day in style as seven theatrical dragons put on displays around Blackburn Town Centre.   Organised by the Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID), the event ‘Here Be Dragons’ saw young and old turn out for free live theatre and musical performances.   More than 1,000 visitors […]

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Lancashire claims the Brontës! Launch of a programme of free events over the border

Lancashire is claiming the Brontës with a six month programme of free events to mark Charlotte Bronte’s bicentenary and her links with her neighbouring county. The events will bring to life the places just over the border which inspired her writing, including the atmospheric  village of Wycoller with its ruined hall – the real Ferndean […]

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Phase 2 of the Market Quarter Project Takes Shape

FPE Global Ltd has been awarded the contract by Preston City Council to restore the larger 1875 Market canopy. Restoration will take approximately 6 months and will be completed in three phases to ensure continuity of business for the Outdoor and Car Boot and Flea Market traders. Works will include refurbishment and painting of cast […]

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Calling all Fylde Hags

Residents in the FY postcode area are being given the chance to visit The Blackpool Tower Dungeon to see this seasons Wicked Women show for just £7 per person. The popular Wicked Women show which launched just before the Easter holidays is a unique experience which welcomes three formidable females into the depths of The […]

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The Villa Country House Hotel Awarded 4 Star Rating

Following on from The Villa’s recent success at The Lancashire Tourism Awards Winners of the Best Small Hotel Award for Lancashire and Best Wedding Venue. The Villa Country House Hotel has now been awarded its official 4 star Hotel rating from the AA along with 1 Rosette by the AA Restaurant Guide for Culinary Excellence. […]

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North West hotel group to hold Seafood Festival at iconic coastal venue

North West hotel group’s art-deco masterpiece is to play host to a sumptuous Seafood Festival this summer, celebrating all the finest fare that UK waters have to offer. English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues is organising the inaugural weekend event at the internationally renowned Midland Hotel on Morecambe’s waterfront on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd […]

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Toddle along to SEA LIFE Blackpool

SEA LIFE Blackpool are offering a fantastic parent and toddler mid-week ticket for 1 adult and 1 child (aged under 5 years) for only £11.00* when you book online! Parents are invited to bring their little ones along mid-week to enjoy over 50 dazzling displays and more than 2,000 spectacular aquatic creatures including tropical sharks, […]

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