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High quality food and drinks, excellent service and a stunning setting have led to happy customers and independent judges naming Downham’s Assheton Arms in two prestigious industry guides. It was announced today (THURSDAY) that the gastro-pub, which is owned by the Seafood Pub Company, has been named the County Pub of the Year in the […]

The 2014 Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Festival Weekend has been given a resounding thumbs-up. Featuring huge stars like Peter Kay, Little Mix and Pixie Lott, last weekend’s seafront spectacular earned rave reviews from the vast majority of those in attendance.  Businesses too have been reporting positive trends with many hotels being fully booked throughout the three […]

visitlancashire.com, the official tourism website for Lancashire, has had another amazing month attracting more people and breaking all previous records for monthly web visits this August. The site reached a record-breaking 171,549 unique visitors* in August 2014 (+25% increase on August 2013) In total the site received 259,525 visitors** (+34% increase on August 2013) who viewed over half a million […]

The BBC is turning back the clock to take part in heritage activities in Blackburn. As part of the Blackburn Heritage Festival, BBC Radio Lancashire is celebrating its Blackburn Roots by staging an event that will happen both off and on air called “Radio Days”. One of the founding presenters, Gerald Jackson will lead the […]

Mark Bannister is Learning, Development & Merchandising Manager at Crown Paints Ltd, in Darwen Lancashire; a company that recognises the importance of a ‘People Plan’ and nurtures and develops talent from within, as this undoubtedly raises performance and helps grow the business. “I look for training environments that are inspiring, unique, great quality, good value […]

Burnley’s premier venue for live entertainment has undergone a major refurbishment – completed in just over four weeks. Using the theme ‘Home’, the Mechanics Theatre has created a ‘home from home’, including a new stylish Lounge bar and new Basement studio. The Front Room, an additional performance space which is funded separately will open in […]

The skies above Blackpool will be lit up once again this September as the popular  Fireworks Championships return to the resort. This FREE annual competition has rocketed in popularity over the years and features jaw-dropping displays from some of the most talented and technically gifted fireworks engineers in the world, takes place every Friday night […]

A critically endangered monkey that was stolen along with her baby from Blackpool Zoo earlier this year has given birth to healthy twins. The Cotton-top Tamarin, who is called Mamma, was one of five monkeys that were taken, following a break-in at the end of April. While four of the monkeys were returned to Blackpool […]

Thousands are expected to gather on Morecambe’s sea front as two Lancaster Bombers fly together for the first time in 50 years over Morecambe Bay on Sunday 7th September. The iconic aircraft will take to the skies and perform a fly past as a ‘special salute’ to all the veterans of the Bomber command and […]

A last-ditch bid at an auction has secured a rare bravery medal for Lancaster City Museum's collection. Staff at the museum are thrilled to have acquired the silver Edward Medal, awarded to Police Sergeant Thomas Coppard for his courage during the devastating White Lund munitions factory explosion of 1917. Rarer than the Victoria Cross, only […]

Celebrity jewellery designer Jade Jagger visited Towneley Hall, Burnley to present a national award to a t-ear-ific exhibition piece. The Chandelier of Lost Earrings, made from more than 3,500 single earrings donated by owners who have lost the other half of the pair, scooped a prestigious National Lottery award as the Best Art Project in […]

Work will soon start on improvements to Preston Station forecourt which will complement ongoing work to make the city centre more attractive. On Monday 1 September, the county council will begin work to improve the approach to the Railway Station, which will then be maintained by Virgin. The work will use the same materials as […]