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Pride Blackpool is heading to the most iconic outdoor arena in the land this weekend – directly beneath the world-famous Blackpool Tower! For the first time in its history, the first day of Pride will be staged on the Tower Festival Headland with a star-studded line-up of entertainment. With a theme of “Oh we do […]

This month sees the ‘coming of age’ of Edge Hill’s Fastrack programme, an intensive course designed to provide the skills to prepare participants for degree study at the University. Over the last 21 years approximately 3,000 adults who would not otherwise have had the opportunity to study at university have completed the free course and […]

Drivers of electric or hybrid vehicles can now park and charge at The Mall Blackburn. The shopping centre has introduced two 7kWh electric charging points to its car park and drivers can charge their vehicles for just 25p per kilowatt hour. Located next to the Inter Car Cleaning service in between the Church Street and […]

FANS of local food and drink are being encouraged to visit Chorley town centre next weekend when the popular A Taste of Chorley event returns on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June. Due to its popularity, the event, which is organised by Chorley Council and local traders, has been extended to two days to give […]

Work has started on the £4m re-purposing, reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing LINC building on Edge Hill University’s Ormskirk Campus to create a new Simulation and Skills Education Centre. The investment will provide the most current and innovative technology facilities for the University’s health, social care and medicine provision.  Developments including assisted living technologies […]

The Westfield War Memorial Village for the Armed Forces got the royal seal of approval when it was visited by HRH Princess Alexandra on Wednesday. The Princess was greeted by Lord Shuttleworth, Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, and then toured the village, meeting veterans and their families.   The royal visitor unveiled a new commemorative stone in […]

The world’s best gins, as well as fruit drinks, vintage cordials, artisan cakes, bakes and chocolates, tempting chutneys and preserves are just some of the locally produced delights that will be served up at The National Festival of Making in Blackburn on June 15th and 16th; Marketing Lancashire’s biggest Taste Lancashire Market to date. Ready […]

HUNDREDS of families braved the unpredictable weather to enjoy a day of picnics, games and celebration in Chorley’s Astley Park on Sunday. Organised by Chorley Council, the tenth annual Picnic in the Park, also saw Chorley FC’s promotion-winning captain, Andy Teague, presenting the team’s trophy to fans with a little help from Chorley Magpie and […]

A primary school’s bid to win Britain’s Got Talent 2019 is being backed by Lancashire County Council. Following their previous golden buzzer success, Flakefleet Primary School have made it through to the Britain’s Got Talent final. Pupils from the school, with their headteacher David McPartlin, will perform this Sunday (2 June) in the finals of […]

Sir Ian McKellen made his Dukes debut yesterday and began the venue’s fundraising campaign for its famous park show by raising over £23,160. The acclaimed actor of stage and screen appeared as part of a tour celebrating his 80th birthday, reciting anecdotes and performing extracts from Lord of the Rings and Shakespeare. After the show, […]

Lancashire Business View made its own headlines last week as it triumphed in the ‘news and magazine’ category at the prestigious Prolific North Awards. The award was announced at a ceremony held at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on 24 May. The gala event celebrated excellence in the creative and media industries across the North […]

Brindle Distillery, the creators of international award-winning Cuckoo Gin, are excited to announce the launch of a Limited Edition range of gins to celebrate World Gin Day 2019. World Gin Day takes place on Saturday 8th June, which also marks Cuckoo Gin’s 2nd Birthday; the date in which Brindle Distillery launched their product into the […]