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CHORLEY town centre is set to undergo a £17 million transformation over the next few years as Chorley Council is on the verge of sealing deals with several high profile businesses for the Market Walk shopping centre extension. The ambitious scheme would see a cinema, high street retailers and restaurants move into the shopping centre […]

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is celebrating as Valhalla has been named The Best Water Ride in the World for the second year running at the recent Golden Tickets Awards.   Representatives from amusement and water parks across the globe gathered at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, on 9th and 10th September for the annual […]

Dramatic and beautiful images of wildlife will be on display at Astley Hall as a national photography exhibition starts its tour at the historic Chorley attraction. Everything from magnificent marine life through to beautiful birds have been captured through the lens as part of the British Wildlife Photography Awards, which announced its winners at the […]

This year’s Blackpool Illuminations display is bigger and better than ever before. On arriving in the resort, visitors will be greeted with a mixture of light and sound displays. The new-look welcome tunnels will greet you whether on foot, car or coach and will give you a warm welcome as you begin your Illuminations journey […]

The Dukes outdoor walkabout production of The Hobbit has been nominated for a prestigious UK Theatre Award. The Lancaster theatre’s version of the Tolkien classic story attracted more than 17,000 people from Dundee to Windsor and as far afield as North America to Malaysia when it was performed in Williamson Park during July and August. […]

Blackpool’s Illuminations 2016 season is well under way after a star-studded night of music and entertainment at this year’s Switch-On extravaganza with the likes of Diversity, The Vamps, Fatman Scoop and the fabulous official switch on with Dame Barbara Windsor. To show you just how much everyone enjoyed this illuminating night, VisitBlackpool have released their […]

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is offering all visitors a chance to save money on a day out by cutting the cost of wristbands to just £19 per person if booked online in advance of their visit.  You’ll need to be quick as the offer is only valid until Friday 23rd September. There are so many things […]

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is offering all visitors a chance to save money on a day out by cutting the cost of wristbands to just £19 per person if booked online in advance of their visit.  You’ll need to be quick as the offer is only valid until Friday 23rd September. There are so many things […]

Five-star Lancashire Holiday Village Ribby Hall Village gains gold accreditation from the Green Tourism Business Scheme. Ribby Hall Village is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Gold status from the Green Tourism Business Scheme. The Green Tourism Business Scheme is a Visit England initiative that monitors businesses and their sustainability. To achieve gold […]

An award-winning Lancashire food group is reeling in customers to enjoy a week long celebration of sensational seafood themed events across its pubs. The Seafood Pub Company is proudly launching Seafood Week from the 7th – 14th October for the second consecutive year; providing the perfect opportunity to bring the coast to life through a […]

Lancashire-based marketing firm Freshfield has won the three-year marketing services contract for Boost Business Lancashire, the county’s £7.8m business growth hub. Freshfield landed the project after a national tender process and has devised a full-service marketing communications programme incorporating branding, website, digital marketing, events, social media and media relations. Boost Business Lancashire, led by Lancashire […]

Everyone from complete beginners to young racing cyclists and spectators are welcome to a fantastic free event at the Steven Burke Sports Hub on Saturday 17th September from 10am – 3pm. And Pendle’s gold medallist Steven Burke will be there at around 10.30am to unveil a new sign  honouring his Olympic successes including breaking a […]