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A collection of unique watercolours have gone on display at Burnley’s iconic museum and gallery. Works by Frederick Walker, David Cox and Myles Birket Foster are amongst those forming a part of the new and exciting exhibition at Towneley Hall. The light sensitive pieces, some of which have not been shown for a few years, […]

Burnley-based Crow Wood, won the Best Independent Gym in the North award at a prestigious national event held in Leicester last week. The event, held at Leicester’s Athena Conference and Banqueting Centre, saw Crow Wood scoop the award which is open to all gyms who have been in business for two years or more, with […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with gifts galore at VisitBlackpool’s Tourist Information Centre this December. Anyone wishing to buy a Blackpool themed gift for family or friends will be spoilt for choice. For the first time, there will be gift vouchers for £5, £10 and £20 on offer that can be used […]

Fancy a spot of free parking this Christmas? Why not head to Leyland or Lostock Hall where South Ribble Borough Council is waiving the charges on its car parks right up until and including Christmas Eve. The scheme will start on Monday, December 7 and free parking will be available each day from 10am at five […]

The impact of the weekend's extraordinary weather is still being felt across the North of the county. More than 30 schools are still closed but many are expected to reopen tomorrow as electricity is restored. Parents and carers are advised to stay in contact with their children's schools to stay abreast of the situation. Information […]

Blackpool Zoo has Christmas all wrapped up for families this year, from giving parents the chance of a child free shopping day to unusual gifts that are perfect for any animal lover. On Saturday 19th December the zoo will be hosting a special Keeper Kids Christmas event for eight to 12 year olds, giving parents […]

The People’s Canopy, the unique piece of mobile architecture specially designed for the city of Preston, is to take part in the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture, Hong Kong, opening on 11 December and running to 28 February 2016. The People’s Canopy was the result of a year-long collaboration between In Certain Places (ICP) at the […]

The Grand Theatre, Blackpool celebrates! Pantomime sales have increased by over 50% in the past five years in its partnership with Martin Dodd, producer of UK Productions Ltd one of the country’s leading producer of Pantomime and touring musicals. Mirror Mirror on the wall, who does the best Panto of them all…? The Blackpool Grand […]

FPE Site Operations has been appointed as the company to bring the Fish Market Canopy back to its former glory. Investigative work took place in the summer to the 90 year old grade II listed structure, which is in need of repair and restoration. Specialist metal workers examined the columns that hold up the canopy […]

When staff at Blackpool Zoo received an email asking if it would be possible for a member of the public to buy and own a giraffe, they couldn’t resist a cheeky reply. But the giraffe super fan, who goes by the name of Chudders, didn’t give in and an extraordinary email exchange ensued. From discussing […]

Chorley's Christmas is set to get even better from next Friday when the main attraction arrives to give families a ride above the town’s rooftops. Due to popular demand, Chorley Council and Market Walk shopping centre are bringing back the 100 foot Ferris wheel that dominated the Chorley skyline in 2012 to once again transform the […]

West End and 60s pop star star Lyn Paul is to lead the cast in Blood Brothers at Blackpool Winter Gardens next year.   Following a sell-out autumn tour, the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers is touring across the UK in 2016 including dates at Blackpool Opera house from Monday 4 to Saturday 9 […]