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Lancashire County Council's Cabinet has agreed to keep the Knott End to Fleetwood ferry running until the end of November, while a longer term arrangement is agreed with Wyre Borough Council. Since 2007, Lancashire County Council and Wyre Borough Council have shared the cost of providing the ferry. In November 2015, the county council earmarked […]

The Dukes is offering people from all walks of life a chance to learn about theatre directing this summer. The Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme(RTYDS) takes place at the Lancaster theatre from August 12 – and it’s free. One of the course leaders will be The Dukes new Artistic Director, Sarah Punshon who trained under […]

One of Britain’s biggest union conferences is to return to Blackpool, it was announced today. The GMB will stage its annual congress in the brand new state-of-the-art conference centre in June 2020, bringing more than 1,000 delegates over five days. It is the first major national conference to sign up for the new venue, which […]

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The Winter Gardens Blackpool have today unveiled a trio of musicals heading to Blackpool on their maiden UK tours. April 2018 welcome’s Purple Rain, a spectacular new theatrical event celebrating the music of one of the world’s greatest pop artists, Prince. Jodie Prenger & Sam Bailey will join forces in the brand-new comedy musical Kay […]

Blackpool Zoo is marking a trio of special occasions as its year of 45th anniversary celebrations continues in earnest! The UK’s only father and son lion group have both celebrated their birthdays in recent weeks while it is 10 years since the zoo’s Pride of Blackpool Big Cat House opened to the public. Wallace turned […]

Colne could become a Business Improvement District (BID) which means businesses would raise their own funds to spend on projects they’ve identified will benefit the town. This move comes after businesses and organisations highlighted a need to stimulate the high street. And following a feasibility study, which showed support for the creation of a BID […]

The Royal Hotel at Kirkby Lonsdale has been awarded the Hotels Combined Recognition of Excellence for 2017 in the UK and Ireland. The award is the result of analysis of customer feedback from across the internet and highlights those who consistently attract positive opinions and top scores. The Royal has achieved an average of 9.0 […]

Lancashire-based hospitality group James’ Places is investing in the local economy and community, creating 180 new jobs by the end of 2017. Its latest business venture, Holmes Mill in Clitheroe, includes a function room, café, shop, gelateria, the Beer Hall which houses what is believed to be the longest bar in Britain, and the Bowland […]

Kind-hearted shoppers at The Mall Blackburn have helped raise almost £6,000 for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.   Over £3,400 was collected from volunteers’ buckets over the past 12 months and over £2,500 was totted up from the distinctive life-size dog collection points across the shopping centre.   A cheque was presented to […]

In early 2016 Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, gave copies of his new Play, Shakeshafte, to a drama group in Swansea and to Trinity Players, the drama group from Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon where Shakespeare was baptised and buried, for a first performance in Wales and in England.   On Saturday 17 June, Trinity […]

While the nation’s cinemas are busy showing the new blockbuster Baywatch movie, Blackpool’s real life beach patrol is gearing up for potentially its busiest summer ever. With millions heading to the UK’s favourite beach resort this summer to enjoy the golden sands, safety is at the forefront on the seafront. The resort’s Beach Patrol team […]