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A major milestone in the construction of the Heysham to M6 Link Road will be reached next week as the first enormous beams are swung into place to create a new bridge over the River Lune. The completed Lune West Bridge will be 211 metres long and contain more than 2,300 tonnes of steelwork, secured […]

Head down to the Comedy Carpet to see the cast of the world famous Blackpool Tower Carpet celebrate of World Circus Day! Ever since The Blackpool Tower first opened, the Circus has been delighting audiences with its unique combination of fun, thrills and spectacular feats of skill and bravery by Artistes from all over the […]

May half term sees the first SpringWatch at Alston Hall in Longridge. This special event will celebrate springtime, nature and wildlife with four days of science and conservation-based learning activities, These exciting activities include dusk and dawn photography, mammal surveys, a river walk, a bird and bat box-making workshop, as well as lectures by experts […]

A new study has found that the Martin Mere Wetland Centre injects around £5.8 million to the local economies of West Lancashire and Sefton every year. Nick Brooks, General Manager at Martin Mere, said “The study shows that nature conservation not only pays dividends for wildlife but it can also greatly benefit people. I’m sure […]

PEOPLE of all ages with an interest in reading, writing and listening to stories are in for a treat as Chorley’s word festival returns to the town centre for the second time on Saturday 25 April.   'What's Your Story, Chorley?' will see a fiesta of fun, fiction and fairytales as the town becomes a […]

**Issued on behalf of the Lord Lieutenant's office** The historic and majestic surroundings of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony on Friday 24 April. Recipients from Lancashire will receive a BEM (Medallist of the Order of the British Empire). The BEM rewards an achievement or contribution of a very 'hands-on' service to the […]

The young people of Fleetwood have donated their free time to make over their local community. The members of the Fleetwood Detachment Army Cadets and the Fleetwood Sea Cadets braved some wet weather to help paint the marina fence at Freeport Fleetwood, as part of the shopping centre’s Fleetwood Heritage Trail community outreach project.   […]

Signage by Blackburn company Sign Options takes centre stage in the opening scenes of Warburton's latest tv advert featuring Sylvester Stallone. The start of the hilarious advert shows Stallone calling up Warburton's Headquarters, where Totem and Building Signage designed and installed by Sign Options is clearly visual in several scenes. The advert – which is […]

It’s back, it’s free of charge and this year the Lancaster Food and Drink Festival takes place over THREE days. Over the May Day bank holiday weekend, Lancaster Leisure Park will be transformed into a foodie paradise celebrating all that is delicious in Lancashire and the North West. Starting at a new time of 3pm, […]

Jane McDonald is to take the starring role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS when it CATS – Jane McDonald and David Ian with Cats outside Blackpool Opera House returns to Blackpool direct from its sell-out season at the London Palladium in the West End. It was announced today by Producer David Ian that Jane, who […]

Some of the best food in the North West is now being served at affordable prices from pop-up cafes and converted trailers.   What we are seeing is a grassroots revolution in British food and leading the revolution in Lancashire is David Johnson and his Crafty Vintage Street Food events.   The gatherings are enabling […]

The legacy continues as The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival celebrates its 26th year of bringing some of the best R and B music to Colne. And what a line-up!….. Coco Montoya, Anson Funderburgh, Davina and The Vagabonds, Billy Boy Arnold, Avery Sunshine,The Climax Blues Band and Nikki Hill. With an unusually strong female […]