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PEOPLE are being encouraged to make history and take part in Chorley’s first ever flower show to be held in the historic grounds of Astley Hall and Park. Thousands of people are expected to flock to the inaugural event, which will feature the unveiling of Chorley’s award-winning exhibit, ‘The Evaders’ Garden’, from the RHS Chelsea […]

PEOPLE are being encouraged to make history and take part in Chorley’s first ever flower show to be held in the historic grounds of Astley Hall and Park. Thousands of people are expected to flock to the inaugural event, which will feature the unveiling of Chorley’s award-winning exhibit, ‘The Evaders’ Garden’, from the RHS Chelsea […]

There were hoots, howls and hollers of joy when three Blackpool Zoo employees picked up awards in the zoo industry Oscars. The annual ceremony hosted by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) recognises and rewards the hard work and successes of its members. Rising Star Head of Education, Natalie Garrett, picked […]

If you’ve never been to Leighton Hall before then make sure the 5th July is the day you choose to visit. Added to all the regular attractions Leighton Hall offers, over 400 motoring enthusiasts will be putting on their driving gloves, dusting off their bonnets and making their way along the M6 for the 16th […]

Work on one of Preston's busiest roads will be postponed this weekend to avoid disruption to the Caribbean Carnival on Sunday 21 June. Lancashire County Council has been working over the past few weeks to apply a protective waterproof layer to Ringway, the dual carriageway through the city centre. Work has been focused near the […]

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is offering all dads the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic free day out this Father’s Day, June 22nd, and save upto £30!  All kids can treat dad to a day out at the UK’s *number one amusement park, and enjoy making some fantastic family memories, by simply booking him a wristband at […]

Lancashire stove manufacturer ESSE is recruiting a team of top chefs to help launch the county’s first ever pop up cookery school in Preston’s Fishergate Shopping Centre. The month-long event has been created to launch the Barnoldswick-based company’s latest industry leading product. Celebrity chef Tim Maddams, formerly of TV’s River Cottage, is among the culinary […]

Lancashire Holiday Village goes on a digital detox to support National Unplugging Day on Sunday 28th June. Lancashire holiday resort, Ribby Hall Village is celebrating National Unplugging Day on Sunday 28th June by encouraging families to down their phones and mobile devices and concentrate on enjoying an old-style family day. Ribby Hall Village, as supporters […]

Families are invited to a day of free fun organised by Chorley Council in Astley Park on Sunday 5 July. Picnic in the Park is back for the seventh year running with lots of free family entertainment including a special appearance by the CBeebies favourite, the Rhyme Rocket. Chorley Council has teamed up with Rock […]

Fylde resort, Ribby Hall Village recognised in ‘Hall of Fame’ Ribby Hall Village today announced that it has been recognised for its TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, and is also a Hall of Fame winner.  The Certificate of Excellence award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveller reviews […]

The next generation of business leaders honoured at Young ’Uns Awards 2015 Lancashire’s young business people celebrated on Friday at Lancashire Business View’s Young ‘Uns Awards 2015 as the next generation of movers, shakers and decision makers were crowned at the wild west themed shindig held at Winter Gardens’ Spanish Ballroom in Blackpool. From legal […]

Shoppers on their way to Freeport Fleetwood could be in for an even bigger treat and win £100 of shopping vouchers when they enter a competition to celebrate the launch of its new branded tram. The centre is asking shoppers travelling on the branded Freeport Fleetwood tram between the Blackpool and Fleetwood Ferry stops to […]