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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 […]

Two exciting external appointments have been made as the Harris Re-Imagining Project continues to develop, Purcell and HemingwayDesign. Conservation architects, Purcell, will create and manage a multi discipline design team consisting of Conservation Architect, Structural Engineer and Mechanical and Electrical Engineer. They will develop design proposals and visuals as well as consider and detail response […]

Celebrations were in full swing at a popular Longridge gastro pub as it celebrated two successful years in business. The Derby Arms, part of the award-winning Seafood Pub Company group, celebrated its second birthday by holding an event on site for family, friends and customers. The stunning pub venue has also launched a brand new […]

Weekend tickets for Lytham Festival 2017 will go on sale this week at just £99. A limited number of Super Early Bird 2017 tickets giving customers general admission to four nights in the Main Proms Arena (Thurs 3 – Sunday 6 August) will go on sale at 8am on Friday from www.lythamfestival.com The announcement comes […]

A Lancaster couple have enjoyed a big screen romantic moment of their very own at The Dukes cinema. In a scene worthy of the best chickflick, Luigi Lebaldi proposed to his girlfriend, Kirsty Cole at a private screening of the film they originally saw on their first date. And, as an extra surprise, the couple’s family […]

A unique souvenir of The Dukes recordbreaking outdoor walkabout theatre season is now up for sale. Houseproud Bilbo Baggins is heading to pastures new next week and has put his home on the market. This ultimate des res is now for sale, giving Hobbit fans a chance to bid for this special piece of Dukes […]

A new short film showcasing Pendle’s stunning landscape has been produced for the UK’s largest free walking festival which starts on Saturday 13 August. The week-long Festival which runs until Sunday 21 August includes 71 free guided walks for all levels of walkers including a great choice of walks suitable for families. “The Pendle Walking Festival […]

Blackpool’s breathtaking Air Show battled the elements to boost visitor numbers and wow the crowds. Over one hundred thousand people visited the resort over the weekend to watch the world famous RAF Red Arrows, the RAF Typhoon and many, many more spectacular flying machines. And despite the wind and rain on Sunday morning and Monday […]

Visitors to Blackpool can now fly between attractions with the latest bolt-on to the Blackpool Resort Pass. The extra addition allows visitors to visit the newly opened Star Trek Exhibition for a discounted price of just £10. This extraordinary exhibition marks the 50th Anniversary of the most enduring science fiction franchise. Visitors can follow the […]

Visitors to Blackpool can now fly between attractions with the latest bolt-on to the Blackpool Resort Pass. The extra addition allows visitors to visit the newly opened Star Trek Exhibition for a discounted price of just £10. This extraordinary exhibition marks the 50th Anniversary of the most enduring science fiction franchise. Visitors can follow the […]

On Saturday 13th and 27th August, Blackpool Pleasure Beach will be open until 10pm for summer fun during the latest Late Night Riding events. This year, to celebrate Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s 120th anniversary, all late night riding events will be followed by a spectacular fireworks display.   With the park open until 10pm guests can […]