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A whole host of talents including comic Julian Clary, author Joseph Delaney and actor/comic Terry Alderton are the latest names to be confirmed Lytham Festival across the week of 2nd until 9th August. These additions weave literary and comedy threads throughout a week already bursting with music from the likes of McBusted, Rebecca Ferguson, Rae […]

Ribby Hall Village has been named as a leader in people management practice globally, having been shortlisted in the Gold Employer of the Year (250+ employees) category in the second annual Investors in People Awards. The awards, which received over 400 entries from around the world, celebrate the best people management practices amongst Investors in […]

Lancashire County Council's libraries are helping people to discover what life was like for women on the home front during World War 1. Staff from the county council's community heritage team will hold a number of interesting talks across the county in July. They will recall the contribution made by women and children and how […]

A new exhibition showcasing Lancashire's agricultural history is on display at Lancaster City Museum. The 'Lancashire Grown' exhibition runs until Sunday 4 October. Heather Dowler, Lancashire County Council's manager at Lancaster City Museum, said: "Lancashire has a strong agricultural history. There are a variety of items on display to reflect this, including objects, artwork, photographs […]

Singing star Antony Costa is to join the cast of Tommy the Rock Opera at Blackpool Opera House this autumn. Antony, best known as one quarter of boy band Blue for the past 15 years, will play the role of Cousin Kevin in the UK Premiere staging of a new production of The Who’s classic […]

The full cast has been announced for Blackpool’s eight week run of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record breaking musical Cats. As previously announced, Jane McDonald will play Grizabella at the Blackpool Opera House from Thursday 9 July until Saturday 5 September. Jane will be joined by Adam Linstead (Old Deuteronomy), Matt Krzan (Munkustrap), Antoine Murray-Straughan (Rum […]

Providing better customer experiences is the best way for Lancashire to boost visitor numbers, according to a group of the county’s leading tourism thinkers. Speaking at the annual Lancashire Leisure and Tourism Roundtable, organised by accountancy and business advisory firm Moore and Smalley, sector bosses said that improving the skills and knowledge of those working […]

An ambitious vision for a cinema development and market is at the heart of the re-generation of Preston City Centre. The Markets Quarter development aims to deliver ‘game-changing’ cinemas and improve and enhance Preston Markets with a new, exciting market right in the heart of Preston City Centre. And in another sign of growing confidence […]

Lancashire County Council's libraries are helping people to discover what life was like for a Lancashire soldier during World War One. Staff from the county council's community heritage team will take people on a local history walk in Briercliffe to follow in the footsteps of a local man, James Leaver, who fought in World War […]

A new exhibition celebrating Lancashire's rich maritime past opens at Fleetwood Museum in June. The textile exhibition 'Time and Tide' runs from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 1 November. Distinctive and imaginative fabric arts created by the contemporary textile group Preston Threads will be showcased. Preston Threads is a thriving textile group which promotes a […]

Businesses across Lancashire are being given a say on how the county can build on the achievements of one of its most successful ever business support initiatives. Boost Business Lancashire – the county’s £7.2m business growth hub – has supported over 2,000 businesses since it was launched in 2013, with 600 new jobs already being […]

Cult science fiction is taking over Queen Street Mill (QSM) this weekend. From midday to 5pm on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June the museum at Harle Syke, near Burnley, will host a Steampunk weekend. Steampunk is an increasingly popular type of science fiction that embraces fashions, culture, architectural style and art from an alternative […]