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The full cast has been announced for Blackpool’s eight week run of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record breaking musical Cats. As previously announced, Jane McDonald will play Grizabella at the Blackpool Opera House from Thursday 9 July until Saturday 5 September. Jane will be joined by Adam Linstead (Old Deuteronomy), Matt Krzan (Munkustrap), Antoine Murray-Straughan (Rum […]

Providing better customer experiences is the best way for Lancashire to boost visitor numbers, according to a group of the county’s leading tourism thinkers. Speaking at the annual Lancashire Leisure and Tourism Roundtable, organised by accountancy and business advisory firm Moore and Smalley, sector bosses said that improving the skills and knowledge of those working […]

An ambitious vision for a cinema development and market is at the heart of the re-generation of Preston City Centre. The Markets Quarter development aims to deliver ‘game-changing’ cinemas and improve and enhance Preston Markets with a new, exciting market right in the heart of Preston City Centre. And in another sign of growing confidence […]

Lancashire County Council's libraries are helping people to discover what life was like for a Lancashire soldier during World War One. Staff from the county council's community heritage team will take people on a local history walk in Briercliffe to follow in the footsteps of a local man, James Leaver, who fought in World War […]

A new exhibition celebrating Lancashire's rich maritime past opens at Fleetwood Museum in June. The textile exhibition 'Time and Tide' runs from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 1 November. Distinctive and imaginative fabric arts created by the contemporary textile group Preston Threads will be showcased. Preston Threads is a thriving textile group which promotes a […]

Businesses across Lancashire are being given a say on how the county can build on the achievements of one of its most successful ever business support initiatives. Boost Business Lancashire – the county’s £7.2m business growth hub – has supported over 2,000 businesses since it was launched in 2013, with 600 new jobs already being […]

Cult science fiction is taking over Queen Street Mill (QSM) this weekend. From midday to 5pm on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June the museum at Harle Syke, near Burnley, will host a Steampunk weekend. Steampunk is an increasingly popular type of science fiction that embraces fashions, culture, architectural style and art from an alternative […]

Gardening enthusiasts are being encouraged to make history and take part in the first ever Chorley Flower Show to be hosted in the magnificent grounds of Astley Park. If you have ever fancied yourself as an Alan Titchmarsh or Charlie Dimmock then now is the opportunity to showcase your skills at the Chorley Council-run show. […]

Stanley House Hotel and Spa has revealed a new partnership with a specialist helicopter centre in response to a rise in demand for luxury wedding travel. Helicentre Liverpool Ltd, based at John Lennon airport in Liverpool has over 15 years’ experience in delivering helicopter charter, training and pleasure flights. It will now offer the unique […]

East Lancashire shoppers can have their say on their favourite Mall Blackburn store by voting in this year’s prestigious Retailer Awards.   Now in its 10th year, The Mall Blackburn’s Retailer Awards celebrate the achievements of the shopping centre’s 100 plus retailers and recognise the hard work and dedication of its employees.   Themed ‘A […]

The Festival Players are celebrating their 30th year of touring and during a staggering 80 date tour of the UK, will stop at Leighton Hall in June and July for a double bill of delicious Shakespeare. Two of the Bard’s most popular plays, Henry IV and As You Like It will be performed alfresco in […]

The multi-award winning Seafood Pub Company is celebrating after news the Assheton Arms had been awarded an AA Rosette and 5* status for its food and rooms. Based in picturesque Downham, the Ribble Valley gastro pub has undergone a complete transformation in the past few months. Refurbishment of the bar, dining area and toilets created […]