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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 […]

The organiser behind a hugely popular craft and vintage fair in Lancashire is celebrating five years in business, as trade continues to flourish. The next event takes place at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Nr Preston this weekend, 24th and 25th September. Owner Laura Johnson launched Crafty Vintage as a pilot project five years ago at a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The winners of this year’s Love Island will take centre stage at the Student Lock-In at St George’s Shopping Centre in Preston this month. Stars Nathan Massey and Cara de la Hoyde will be guests of honour at the ninth annual event on Tuesday, September 27 from 6pm-9pm. The pair were crowned the winners of […]