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RUSSELL BRAND RE:BIRTH at King George’s Hall – 13 September 2018

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. […]

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Year long anniversary celebration kicks off at Blackpool Zoo

Blackpool Zoo is marking 45 years of really wild days out with 12 months of super celebrations, which will include the launch of its biggest ever investment – Project Elephant! The award winning attraction, which opened on 6th July 1972 will dedicate each month of the year to different celebrations, from the 100th birthday of […]

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More multi-award winners than ever before!

The Grand Theatre, Blackpool announces an exciting new programme of shows for Spring/ Summer 2017. With an incredible line-up of drama, musicals, dance, opera, music and comedy – there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Grand Theatre Chief Executive Ruth Eastwood said, “At the Grand we want to offer local people the chance to see and […]

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A Coastal Community Team for Morecambe Bay

Morecambe Bay Partnership and South Lakeland District Council are delighted to announce success for Morecambe Bay in the latest round of Coastal Community Teams announced today by the Coastal Communities Minister Andrew Percy. Coastal Community Teams are supported by government to help revive coastal towns and areas and to develop and deliver plans for future […]

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Iconic artwork will light up Preston’s landmark Harris building

Martin Creed’s 13-metre neon Work No. 203: EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT (1999), one of his most recognisable works, will be temporarily installed on the front of the Grade I listed Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library building overlooking Preston’s Market Square. Creed is one of the most influential and exciting artists working today, […]

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Lancashire LEP Secures £69.8m Investment from Government

County gets one of the largest Growth Deal funding allocations in the UK to deliver more jobs, homes and economic growth in the heart of the Northern Powerhouse  The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) confirmed it has successfully secured a significant multi-million pound investment allocation from government to drive a range of new infrastructure, skills and […]

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James’ Places announces strong December trading

Lancashire-based hospitality group James’ Places has announced a bumper Christmas, with trade at its Holmes Mill venue exceeding all predictions. Said operations director Carol Sleet: “James' Places is delighted with a strong December performance. Like-for-like, we've seen 10% year-on-year growth across the existing estate. “Performance at the Beer Hall, part of Holmes Mill in Clitheroe […]

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Penwortham Bypass plans submitted

The planning application has been submitted by Lancashire County Council for the £17.5m Penwortham Bypass, which aims to reduce congestion through the town. The proposed bypass will run along the south western side of Penwortham between the A59 Liverpool Road and the A582, forming a junction with Broad Oak roundabout, next to Booths supermarket. Designed […]

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Charity starts at The Mall Blackburn

The Mall Blackburn is on the hunt for a proactive, not for profit organisation to become its Charity of the Year for 2017. After a hugely successful partnership with Lancashire Mind during 2016 management are looking for another deserving charity to support as part of its popular Mall Cares programme. Management at the shopping centre […]

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Hotel scheme wins planning on Blackpool Promenade

Plans for a new hotel development on one of Blackpool’s most prominent town centre sites have been passed by resort planners.   The Frank Whittle Partnership (FWP) has won planning consent for a new 96 room hotel on the Promenade near to the Tower.   The high-profile hotel, designed by the Preston-based chief architects and […]

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Historic ceremony to mark UCLan inauguration of new Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor

The nationally acclaimed broadcaster Ranvir Singh will be inaugurated as the new Chancellor of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) at a special ceremony to be held at Preston Guild Hall on Friday 20 January.  Ranvir will become the University’s third Chancellor, taking the helm from Sir Richard Evans who was inaugurated in 2001. The […]

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Join us for a night of glamour and entertainment

An exotic evening of entertainment is set to make the 2017 Showzam! Carnival Ball one of the best yet. Tickets are now on sale for the annual event which takes place on Saturday 11th February at the opulent Blackpool Tower Ballroom with sales already showing a wide reach for visitors from the North to the […]

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