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Regional theatres breathe life into a community says Andy Serkis as The Dukes in Lancaster reaches its 45th anniversary. Andy, who has had an awardwinning and pioneering career as an actor on stage, in television and film, is now an Honorary Patron of The Dukes where it all began. In an interview released to coincide […]

Bay City Rollers fans are being encouraged to snap up a limited number of specially priced Black Friday tickets for their Blackpool date. Tickets to the rollers’ gigs were priced at £1.10 in 1974 and now fans can roll back the clock and grab themselves a bargain, seeing them reunited at Blackpool Winter Gardens on […]

Wearable robotics, a virtual reality universe and the first graphene coated unmanned aerial vehicle wing were among a range of exhibits on display to highlight the very best of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). The event, entitled UCLan Kaleidoscope, saw more than 300 people from across the North West descend on the Preston Campus […]

CHORLEY’S historic Astley Hall is all set be transformed into a magical winter wonderland again with spectacular lights, music and artistic performance.   Between 5pm and 10pm on Saturday 26 November, Chorley’s centre-piece building will be lit up in magnificent LED spotlights and hundreds of candles to help mark the start of Chorley’s Christmas celebrations. […]

An evening of music and storytelling to illustrate some of Lancaster's history will take place at the castle this month. The performance of "A Lancaster Brew: Of Witches, Trade and Lino" will take place on Saturday 26 November at 7.30pm. A selection of music including Gregorian chant, folk songs and sea shanties will be mixed […]

Lancashire’s top award winning chefs and food producers are heading to London to celebrate Lancashire Day in delicious style this week. Some of the county’s hottest chefs are preparing a 5 course feast for top food writers, critics and industry insiders at the exclusive IceTank venue in Covent Garden on Thursday the 17th of November. […]

Lancashire LEP becomes first official Northern Powerhouse LEP partner as part of showcase ‘We Are Lancashire’ launch event The Northern Powerhouse Minister, Andrew Percy MP, yesterday praised how Lancashire’s business leaders, politicians and partners have united together to drive economic growth and inward investment. Speaking at a special Lancashire Enterprise Partnership conference at Burnley Football […]

Oh yes it is! Christmas in Blackpool is bigger and better than ever with a whole sleigh-load of entertainment over the festive period.   The resort is hosting a huge range of family favourites from pantomimes, shows and concerts to shopping, Santa’s Grotto, ice skating and discounted parking offers.   Here are just some of […]

The City of Preston has received another major boost with planning approval for a new game-changing cinema as part of the £50m Markets Quarter development. With 11 screens, including a large format experience screen and the very latest in cinema and entertainment technology, the new cinema will be a major draw for Preston, and Lancashire […]

“There’s just a few days to go to vote for funding for a new BMX pump track for Pendle,” said Peter Boast of Cycle Sport Pendle. The deadline for voting is Friday 18 November. Working with Pendle Council and other organisations, the bid is for funding of between £10,000 and £25,000 from the AVIVA Community […]

Students from across Lancashire are boosting their digital know-how, as part of a project to bridge the skills gaps in the sector. The Digital Advantage pilot has been developed by working with industry leaders from the private sector, to help students improve their digital skills and knowledge. It will help teachers and students to gain […]

A major development of the Cuerden strategic site at the start of the M65 could create thousands of new jobs and bring furniture giant IKEA to Lancashire. The development could also attract other well-known national retailers, major employers, restaurants, offices and housing, along with cycling and walking routes and new green spaces, subject to planning […]