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The Blackpool Resort Pass is back for 2017 – giving visitors the opportunity to make big savings on their favourite attractions in the UK’s most popular seaside destination. The pass is the first of its kind to be operated in this country and gives you the chance to enjoy many top attractions and transport around […]

Lancashire’s own Tourism Superstar Leye D Johns, host and compere at Viva Blackpool, won his Lancashire ‘crown’ at the Lancashire Tourism Awards in November 2016 and is now one of just ten finalists for this prestigious national award, the winner of which will be decided by public vote. Public voting opens today, Tuesday 7 February […]

The rather great, Great British Food Festival is back at the lovely Stonyhurst College, near Clitheroe from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd April. Set in the grounds of the magnificent grade 1 listed building, the college in Lancashire provides a stunning venue for a Food & Drink Festival.  The event to be held for three […]

Trebor Developments, working in partnership with Burnley Borough Council, have commenced on site at the prestigious Vision Park site, Burnley.  Barnfield Construction has been selected by Trebor as main contractor and completion of Phase One, which includes starter units from 800 sq.ft. and business workspace up to 10,000 sq. ft., will complete in September 2017. […]

A PRESTIGIOUS cycle race that has attracted thousands of people into Chorley will return to the borough for a third time at Easter. Chorley Council has once again teamed up with British Cycling to host the event that will see more than 100 professional riders take on a challenging course around the borough as part […]

Marketing Lancashire, the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for Lancashire has announced the release of the Official Lancashire Visitor Magazine 2017. At 146 pages the 2017 Lancashire Magazine is bigger than ever before and available at key attractions, gateways and information centres across the country. It is also available online at visitlancashire.com, the county’s official tourism […]

Lancashire chefs have triumphed at the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards (Monday 30 January), with 5 establishments listed in the prestigious awards, making Lancashire the best performing county in the competition. Freemason’s at Wiswell, run by chef proprietor Steven Smith, rose two places to 4th position, while Parkersarms in Newton in Bowland became the […]

Lancashire County Council and Blackburn with Darwen Council have today welcomed the news that the government will be investing £1.94m to improve transport in East Lancashire. The investment, called the Access Fund, is part of a £64m package to encourage more people across the country to walk or cycle to and from work. Road safety […]

Bowland Brewery has officially opened its doors to the public for brewery tours. The brewery, based at Holmes Mill in Clitheroe and owned by James’ Places, offers visitors a chance to see a fully operational brewery as well as an opportunity to share enthusiasm for beer. Scheduled tours run on Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesday at […]

Businesses across Lancashire are celebrating after being announced as finalists in this year’s Red Rose Awards. Successful businesses were announced after a day of rigorous pre-scoring at Northcote at the Rovers whittling down the entries to just six finalists for each of the 25 categories. The 150 finalists will now face an interview and presentation […]

Following a series of sold-out preview shows in November and December 2016, Russell Brand announces a new stand-up tour of UK and Ireland. What is real? Who are we? Where did this baby come from? In RE:BIRTH, Russell Brand wrestles with these questions while unravelling the matrix of modern media, politics, sex, fatherhood and death. […]

This February half-term why not take a trip to Blackpool, with lots on offer during the school holidays you’re sure to find something to suit all age groups. Roll up, roll up Showzam! Blackpool’s annual festival of circus, magic and live performance is back for its 10th year from February 11-14. We’ve got a jam […]