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A Grand New Refurbishment for Blackpool Theatre
Blackpool Grand Theatre has completed its major refurbishment project on time and on budget. The £1m backstage project saw new rehearsal and dressing rooms created along with a new multi-use space and an open plan office suite. The project has delivered modern facilities that sit comfortably in the Grade II* listed theatre. Blackpool Grand Theatre […]
Views sought on Combined Authority for Lancashire
Businesses and residents are being reminded to take part in a countywide consultation about whether people support the proposal for a Lancashire Combined Authority. Hundreds of people have already had their say with people labelling the idea as positive for the county. Councils are urging people to take part in what they believe will secure the […]
The Mall Blackburn is on the look our for new charity partnership
The Mall Blackburn is on the hunt for a new local charity to lend support to throughout 2016. Each year The Mall selects a Lancashire cause to be its official ‘Charity of the Year’ and works with them to generate awareness and funds as part of its Mall Cares programme. In 2015 The […]
Improvement work continues in Preston City Centre
The latest stage of multi-million pound improvements to Preston's main shopping area has restarted following the festive period. The work on Church Street aims to create a more pedestrian-friendly and attractive city centre, less dominated by cars, attract more commercial investment and boost growth in the area. The Church Street improvements will be similar to […]
Environment Agency warns of flood risk this week
Communities in Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall are warned to be prepared for possible flooding and disruption to travel on Tuesday and Wednesday due to heavy rain and high tides. Residents are being urged to check their flood risk, be prepared for flooding and be cautious if travelling, particularly on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rivers […]
Joe Bonamassa to Headline Lancashire’s Symphony at the Tower 2016
US blues and rock musician Joe Bonamassa is to headline at Lancashire’s spectacular Symphony at the Tower event as part of only five UK dates in 2016. Billed as JOE BONAMASSA IN CONCERT: A SALUTE TO THE BRITISH BLUES EXPLOSION, Bonamassa will pay homage to some of the best blues rock guitarists playing the music […]
Footloose: The Musical is heading to Blackpool Opera House in 2016
Worldwide smash hit Footloose: The Musical is heading to Blackpool Opera House from Monday September 19 to Saturday 24 as part of a major new UK Tour. Based on the 1984 screen sensation starring Kevin Bacon, Footloose: The Musical tells the story of city boy Ren, who has to move to a rural backwater […]
Go wild working for the RSPB
The RSPB is on the lookout for people with a passion for wildlife to join its 2016 volunteer internship programme, providing a chance to gain valuable, on-the-ground experience working on some of the RSPB’s most beautiful nature reserves. The RSPB Volunteer Visitor Experience Internship is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to gain experience in […]
The Hotel Inspector – Needs You!
Are you a hotelier, guest house or B&B proprietor in desperate need of a helping hand with business? Or perhaps you’ve recently stayed somewhere that you feel could benefit from the no-nonsense approach of the Hotel Inspector? If so, the team would love to hear from you. Now in its twelfth series The […]
Nelson and Colne College unveils a £2m hi-tech engineering facility
Nelson and Colne College has unveiled a £2m hi-tech engineering facility designed to help the county stay at the forefront of the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors. The College’s new department features a subsonic wind-tunnel, along with workshops equipped with the latest technology and software such as computerised numerical control machinery, and was designed in […]
Into The Hoods: Remixed
Do you dare to go into Into the Hoods at Blackpool Grand? This March, award-winning hip hop company, ZooNation Dance Company brings their revamped five-star performance of Into the Hoods: Remixed to Blackpool fresh from the London stage. Into the Hoods stormed the West End in 2008, becoming one of the first ever hip-hop dance […]
Want to work at The Dukes? – Job Vacancy
MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT Salary £14,845 An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Dukes for an enthusiastic, dynamic, driven individual to enjoy developing their career in this fast paced fun environment. You will have strong administrative skills, a keen eye for detail and love thinking creatively. You will possess the ability to prioritise a varied […]