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One of Lancashire's stunning stately homes is to cast its spell over the UK tourism industry later this year.   Monday September 18th is the date for the Group Buyer Forum North event at the 700 year old Samlesbury Hall near Preston.   Arranged by UK travel trade specialists Steve Reed Tourism Ltd from Hampshire, […]

For 30 years, visitors have embarked on a dramatic journey like no other in a glorious corner of Lancashire.  And this summer, the nation’s biggest outdoor walkabout theatre season celebrates its special anniversary with a sparkling production of Treasure Island from July 4-August 12. Lancaster’s Edwardian Williamson Park is the beautiful setting for a rare […]

A project that will improve the health and well-being of young people, improve green spaces and help to reignite the "Spirit of Neighbourhood" was launched in Lancashire today. MyPlace is a collaboration between The Lancashire Wildlife Trust and the Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, funded by close to £1m in Big Lottery Funding. The plan […]

Thousands of pigeon enthusiasts set to flock to the resort for the Annual British Homing World Show of the Year The annual British Homing World Show is coming to Blackpool from the 21-22 January 2017. This year’s event marks a special occasion as it is the 40th anniversary that the Royal Pigeon Racing Association (RPRA) […]

Fairhaven Lake and gardens has been successful in securing a development grant of £165,500 from the Parks for People programme which is a joint initiative between the Big Lottery Fund and the Heritage Lottery Fund, in order to help with the much needed restoration of the iconic lake and gardens. Situated on the Fylde Peninsula […]

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is offering the perfect solution to beat the January blues with a thrilling sale on its Platinum season pass and Hot Ice tickets. For those looking for thrills all year round, the Platinum Pass 2017 offers unlimited rides for everyday of the 2017 season. Platinum Pass holders can enjoy unlimited access to […]

It’s the final call for businesses across Lancashire to enter the national award-winning Red Rose Awards which will close for entries at midnight on Friday 13 January 2017. The Awards, which has categories relevant to every business in the county, will crown the best firms across 26 categories. The 2016 event, which was organised by […]

CHORLEY’S Rivington Pike and surrounding landscape is currently starring in the Hollywood film, A Monster Calls, which is out in cinemas now. The film, which stars Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones and the voice of Liam Neeson as the monster, features the local Rivington landscape as the backdrop in several scenes, which were filmed back in […]

The Dukes Artistic Director, who was five when he first stepped into the Lancaster theatre, is stepping down from his leading role on January 6. Over the past nine years, Joe Sumsion has steered The Dukes through some choppy waters but leaves it on an even keel and returns next summer as the freelance Director […]

Virgin Trains has officially opened its new Bike Hub at Preston station, transforming the facilities for cyclists at the station. Designed to enhance the experience for customers travelling to and from Preston station by bicycle, the Bike Hub offers a secure space for up to 200 cycles – making it the largest on the West Coast […]

A rare bird is booming in Lancashire raising hopes of a recovery of one our most enigmatic creatures. A bittern has been spotted at Mere Sands Wood this week causing the usual rush to the Rufford Hide. Last month a bittern started making a regular appearance at Brockholes in the Meadow Lake. It hung around […]

Following its smash hit run at London’s Dominion Theatre, Bill Kenwright’s production of the extraordinary musical, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita, is set to thrill audiences once again across the UK, heading to the Blackpool Opera House for one week only from 20 – 24 June 2017. Taking on the iconic role of […]