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Writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie arrives in Lancaster on April 30 during his  nocturnal trip through Britain in search of fun. On his third visit to The Dukes, this time with his new show –  The Pie At Night –  Stuart will use his bestselling books as a guide, plotting a route that takes in […]

Following on from its hugely successful and sold-out candlelit concerts featuring Rick Wakeman and Gordon Giltrap, Lancaster Music Festival’s Prog at the Priory season continues at Lancaster’s historic Priory church with two intimate concerts celebrating the classic period of progressive rock. Appearing artists include John Hackett with Marco Lo Muscio, and Sir Thijs Van Leer […]

A MASTERPLAN outlining proposals to build more than 500 new homes and extend the award-winning Worden Park has been rubber stamped by South Ribble Borough Council. The document will now play an important role in shaping future planning applications for the 30 hectares of land off Altcar Lane, in Leyland – with the first expected […]

The UK is gearing up for Shell Eco-marathon Europe, which is coming to London for the first time in the competition’s 30 year history. The competition challenges students to design and build ultra-energy efficient cars, then drive them on a purpose-built track to see which can travel the furthest on the least amount of energy. […]

It’s the final call for businesses based in Blackburn or Darwen to enter the Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards which will close for entries at midnight on 1 April 2016. The Awards, now in their second year, will crown the best firms in the borough across 14 categories open to businesses, organisations and individuals. […]

Lancashire County Council has voted in favour of setting up a Combined Authority for Lancashire after residents and businesses were asked for their views. The county council gave overwhelming support to the idea when it met to discuss the initial proposals before Christmas and has now agreed to support a formal bid being submitted to […]

A new awards scheme has officially been launched at the Blackburn BID’s (Business Improvement District) annual general meeting to celebrate excellence amongst the area’s business community. The Be Surprised Awards scheme, created by the Blackburn BID and backed by the Business in Community Healthy High Streets team, promotes and celebrates the achievements of local businesses. […]

Twelve months on from The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) officially signing up to central government’s Lancashire Growth Deal – a £250m development fund designed to transform the county – and all major projects are on track.    The initial £234m Growth Deal Fund, one of the biggest ever negotiated with government, was first announced in July […]

The closing date for entries to Pendle Business Awards 2016, one of Lancashire’s most prestigious events, has now passed. And this year more businesses than ever entered! The judges are examining the entries and will be visiting those shortlisted over the next few weeks so they can present their case for winning an award. Councillor […]

Watch out! The cabbage-crunching, criminal master-mind, GANGSTA GRANNY is coming to BLACKPOOL! Birmingham Stage Company, the acclaimed producers of HORRIBLE HISTORIES and GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE are bringing their world premiere of David Walliams’ GANGSTA GRANNY to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre from Wednesday 27 April to Sunday 1 May immediately prior to a West End run. Walliams’, […]

One of the landmark films of silent cinema will be screened with a live score outdoors in Lancaster Castle’s courtyard courtesy of The Dukes this First Friday. Nosferatu is an iconic take on the story of Dracula and will be accompanied with a live score, composed and performed by Lancaster-based duo Lee Affen and Ric […]

Get ready for an egg-cellent, action packed Easter at Blackpool Pleasure Beach!  The park is open for fantastic family fun throughout the Easter holidays from 25th March and then every day until 6th November. There are so many things to enjoy while at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.  Test your nerves on Red Arrows Skyforce, which will […]