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The Blackburn BID smashed its visitor target on Saturday, with its first big event of the year.  Despite wet weather for most of the day, the Countryside Comes to Town event, featuring CBBC star Mr Bloom, attracted 29,000 additional visitors to the town centre compared to an average Saturday.   BID Manager and Organiser, Harriet […]

Some of Lancashire's best creative businesses will be showcasing their work in the capital thanks to Lancashire County Council. 12 businesses have been chosen to travel to Shoreditch for the Best of Britannia (BoB) London weekend, where their work will be seen by the trade and the public. The Lancashire showcase at BoB London has […]

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 […]

Six Ribble Valley hotel and restaurant businesses have benefited from world-class customer service training as part of a £5.6m workplace training scheme. Over 30 staff from the businesses, including restaurant managers, food service staff, receptionists and administrators, went through the renowned Welcome Host Gold training which equips learners with the latest customer service skills and […]

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 […]

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 […]