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Blackpool Zoo releases stunning pictures to celebrate World Lion Day!
Monday August 10th will mark World Lion Day and Blackpool Zoo is celebrating by releasing stunning new pictures of the latest addition to its pride. The pictures, which show nine-week-old Khari in all his glory, were taken by animal and wildlife photographer Hollie Gordon. Jude Rothwell, Marketing and PR Co-ordinator at Blackpool Zoo, said: “Khari […]
New mill town on show at Queen Street Mill
The model Victorian mill town being created at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum will be on display on Wednesday 26 August. At the event the new town, designed for the museum's 'Become a Mill Town Extraordinaire' activity, will be named and everyone who has contributed to it will be presented with a certificate. The event […]
Charity starts at The Mall Blackburn!
The Mall Blackburn has ‘donated’ one of its shops to its official charity Nightsafe. The unit will be used for a variety of purposes during a seven-week period starting with a charity shop, which will open on Friday 21st August until Monday 7th September. From Saturday 12th September the unit will be transformed […]
The fun is all wrapped up at Blackburn’s Town Hall Street Fair
An artist who transforms worn out books into unique paper sculptures is to demonstrate the art of paper folding at the Blackburn BID's upcoming Town Hall Street Fair. Creative Kate Bufton will be sharing her tips on how to make stylish paper structures using old books on Saturday, 15 August at the Rebound Bookshop on […]
Work begins on WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre’s latest attraction
Work has begun this week on the new 70m Discovery hide at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre to bring our visitors even closer to nature. The new discovery hide will have 4 distinct sections depending on the type of experience visitors require or their level of birding expertise. Families and adults can sit in warmth […]
Recruitment & Skills Survey
The strength of any business lies in its workforce. However, with 78% of businesses in the UK reporting recruitment difficulties in the last year, employers are struggling to access the skills they need to keep their company running on full power. At the same time, 1 in 5 vacancies in the UK are difficult to […]
Last chance to see the famous Vulcan in the North West
It as been confirmed that one of the world’s most popular aircraft, Vulcan XH558, will make its final ever appearance in the North West at this weekend’s Blackpool Air Show. The final remaining Vulcan is in her final flying season before being retired after a remarkable career which saw the plane play a key role […]
Free Supplier Directory on VisitBritain’s trade website
In response to demand from travel trade, the VisitBritain Trade Website now features a supplier directory. This innovative new feature enables all UK stakeholders, including destinations, to create their own listing that will be able to be viewed and searched by the international trade looking to source product to Britain. As part of the National […]
Resort Ambassadors set to show the way
“Welcome to Blackpool!” That will be the message from the town’s new Resort Ambassadors as they show visitors the way around Blackpool’s new £2.4m LightPool project. The team, appointed thanks to a £2m grant towards LightPool from the Coastal Communities Fund, will help direct people to the stunning new exhibits that are coming to the […]
Flower power attracts thousands to Chorley
WOW – that was the reaction of visitors to the first ever Chorley Flower Show who were treated to a weekend of fabulous floral displays. The inaugural show, organised by Chorley Council, attracted 10,000 people to Astley Hall, Coach House and Park to see the very best in horticultural displays with people from all over […]