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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 […]

At the beginning of November 2015 Marketing Lancashire launched a social media campaign to help raise awareness of Lancashire and to get the county trending on Lancashire Day* 27 November.  Social media users were invited to show their love of Lancashire with photographs of their favourite Lancashire location or activity, in ‘the county where life […]

A host of talented and creative folk will descend on Brockholes Nature Reserve this weekend as the Crafty Vintage Late Night Markets attracts thousands of visitors into the area. The Crafty Vintage Cabaret and Cocktail bar has a fantastic line up of talented singers and entertainers. Local lady Dani Gallagher is the compere for the […]

Work has continued on the plans for the Youth Zone Plus at Preston Bus Station, with a meeting of the design team. The team met recently at County Hall to continue development work on the new Youth Zone, which will provide a wide range of activities for young people. The plans will see a multi-million […]

This Christmas, Preston City Council are providing free WIFI in the Flag Market, in partnership with HM Networks and Boundless Communications, to enhance the city centre’s Christmas offer. Alongside the high street brands, quirky independents, cafes, restaurants and bars, there is an ice rink, pop-up festive bar, as well as a handful of stalls and […]

Ribble Valley and Pendle received a £2.1m economic boost by hosting Stage Two of the Aviva Tour of Britain in September. Stage Two, which was brought to Ribble Valley and Pendle by Pendle Council and Ribble Valley Borough Council, began in Clitheroe and finished in Colne on September 7. Retailers, hotels and travel companies all […]

Today, Tuesday 1 December, the Board of Marketing Lancashire announced that Tony Attard OBE, founder and Group Chief Executive of Lancashire-based Panaz Limited, is the new Chair of Lancashire’s place marketing organisation, Marketing Lancashire.  Ruth Connor, Chief Executive of Marketing Lancashire speaking about the new appointment said “Tony Attard has an exceptional track-record as a […]

Will Young is to headline the opening night of Lancashire’s spectacular Symphony at the Tower event. The singer-songwriter best known for hits including Leave Right Now, Evergreen, Jealousy and Light My Fire will perform at the Symphony event at Hoghton Tower on Friday July 1. The announcement Will is to open the musical extravaganza comes […]

Lancashire County Council's Cabinet today approved plans to save £65m over the next two years, as part of action to tackle a £262m funding gap faced by April 2020. The plans will result in the loss of the equivalent of an estimated 367 full-time jobs, in addition to the 1100 staff who have already left […]