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The queen of British soaps and star of dozens of films and on-stage shows will pull the famous switch as part of a spectacular finale to the Switch-On party on Friday 2 September, led by Ashley Banjo, and dance group  Diversity, who are creating a very special, bespoke Illumination performance. Dame Barbara Windsor said: “Some […]

 A cavalcade of vintage buses will take over Blackburn’s multi-million-pound Cathedral Quarter in September for this year’s Heritage Open Days. Visitors can enjoy the display of vintage East Lancashire Transport buses on Saturday, 10th September between 10am and 4pm opposite Blackburn Railway Station. There will be free rides on heritage routes around Blackburn with Darwen […]

Cast members from Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage took some time out from their Blackpool run to join fellow dancers in the town’s historic Tower Ballroom. The hit stage show is currently wowing audiences at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens where it has just begun a brand new production which runs until August 30. […]

Lancashire’s leading country house hotel Bartle Hall has been awarded a coveted AA Rosette for its new restaurant, Nest. They join the top ten per cent of restaurants nationwide judged to be of a standard that is worthy of One Rosette and above. Bartle Hall, a former mansion set in 16 acres of grounds and […]

The Rocky Horror Show has announced a glittering cast for its run at Blackpool Opera House this Autumn. The iconic role of The Narrator will be played by Punt & Dennis star Steve Punt. S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole and Liam Tamne, who shot to fame in series two of The Voice, continue to […]

Following a call for artist submissions, Marketing Lancashire has appointed renowned environmental artist Steve Messam, to create four new works that will link four key cultural events taking place across Lancashire this autumn.  This commission is part of a wider cultural tourism project funded by Arts Council England’s National Lottery Funded Grants for the Arts […]

Stanley House Hotel and Spa, Mellor, has appointed Emily Critchley as meeting and events coordinator. Emily, who is from Chorley, joins the award-winning hotel from the Preston Marriott Hotel where she worked for four years as an events executive. The 27-year-old has six years’ experience in the hospitality sector, having also enjoyed a position at […]

Marketing Lancashire is scouring the county for Lancashire’s Tourism Superstar 2016.  The award for Tourism Superstar is one of 19 awards that will be presented at this year’s ceremony being held at Blackburn Cathedral, the Cathedral of Lancashire on Thursday 10 November.  This particular award recognises those who make a special contribution to tourism and […]

Chart topping DJ Fresh is to perform at this year’s Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On along with upcoming singer Imani. They join a line-up which already includes The Vamps, Diversity, Fleur East, Fatman Scoop and Club MTV. DJ Fresh shot to fame in recent years working with the likes of Sian Evans, Rita Ora and Sigala and […]

Organisers of a two-day live music and entertainment event in Chorley are encouraging local performers and talented individuals who would be willing to take part to come forward. Chorley Council is once again teaming up with the Creative Network to stage Chorley Live, the hit festival that attracted more than 7,000 people to the town […]

The former A-Wing has been opened up at Lancaster Castle as part of its guided tours, with a new ‘Prison Life’ exhibition in the ground-floor cells. This new exhibition, which opened on Monday 15 August, allows visitors to view the cells at their own pace, as part of the existing tour. Each cell focuses on […]

The former A-Wing has been opened up at Lancaster Castle as part of its guided tours, with a new ‘Prison Life’ exhibition in the ground-floor cells. This new exhibition, which opened on Monday 15 August, allows visitors to view the cells at their own pace, as part of the existing tour. Each cell focuses on […]