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Shopping Centre has planned a sled full of festive activity to coincide with its Mission Christmas campaign   Tree switch on, singing elves Frozen characters, DJs and a giant snow globe! November and December will see five Festive Thursdays guaranteed to bring festive cheer to the Fylde Coast thanks to the Outlet Centre’s programme of […]

CHORLEY’S historic Astley Hall is all set be transformed into a magical winter wonderland again with spectacular lights, artistic performance and film. Between 5pm and 10pm on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, Chorley’s centre-piece building will be lit up in magnificent LED spotlights and over 200 candles to help mark the start of Chorley’s […]

The Mall Blackburn is pulling out all the stops as it prepares for this year’s ultimate Christmas bonanza. Kicking off on Thursday 19th November, the shopping centre has a whole host of events planned for the festive season, complete with a never seen before magical Christmas Ice Palace, as well as a visit from the […]

The tastiest food craze in the world is coming to Preston for the first time this month.   The Fishergate Street Food Festival will bring sensational flavours from around the world to the city in a three day celebration of great eats and fantastic snacks.   Running from November 19 – 21 at the Fishergate […]

Bowland's Dark Skies Recognised Nationally Imagine yourself on a frosty, winter evening wrapped in an inky darkness and sprinkled in starlight, in awe of the view as the cosmos magically reveals itself in the wondrous dark skies of Bowland…. There's no better time to explore Bowland's dark skies thanks to a national initiative that has […]

Earlier this week 30 students from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) joined forces with Merlin Entertainments Blackpool Cluster as part of their annual visit to review their attractions accessibility and health and safety protocols. The students, who are currently studying International Tourism at the Preston based University, carried out a number of case based […]

Pendle Council’s Customer Services Team is on cloud nine after their boss scooped the title of Contact Centre Manager of the Year. CallNorthWest’s 10th annual North West Contact Centre Awards took place at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on Thursday October 22. The North West Contact Centre Awards are all about recognising […]

“We’re in the final stages before the judges decide if Colne will win Best Market Town in UK and every vote counts,” said Councillor Sarah Cockburn-Price, Chairman of Colne Town Council. Sarah helped to write the bid which got Colne in the top three, competing against Helmsley in North Yorkshire and Chipping Norton in the […]

New Hall Lane is set be the first city gateway to benefit from improvements, as part of the Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal. Earlier this year, Preston City and Lancashire County Councils carried out consultation with residents and businesses about the proposed developments. Taking on board the comments and suggestions received, a detailed […]

The full cast has been announced for A Christmas Carol at Blackpool Opera House. As previously announced, Paul Nicholas will play Ebenezer Scrooge for the four-week run of the musical from Friday December 4 until Sunday January 3. Paul will be joined by Tom Bright (Ghost Present), Christopher Howell (Marley), Daniel Cane (Bob Cratchit), Matt […]

Ho Ho Ho!  The festive season is on its way and Blackpool Pleasure Beach is giving families the opportunity to get into the seasonal spirit at the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena with the launch of the Christmas Grotto and Ice Skating. Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s wonderful characters Poppy Corn, Kandy Floss, and Bradley and Bella Beaver […]

On Thursday 5 November, The Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens Blackpool was a stunning venue for Marketing Lancashire’s annual Lancashire Tourism Awards, supported by headline sponsor University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). As winner of last year’s Lancashire Tourism Award for Cultural Venue, the Winter Gardens was a fitting location for the 600-strong audience to celebrate Lancashire’s tourism excellence and the […]