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The Monsters are coming to Blackpool!
GET SET FOR A SPOOK-TACULAR HALLOWEEN BY THE SEA Be prepared for the ultimate invasion as a collection of giant inflatable monsters take over Blackpool’s rooftops this autumn. The Monster Hunt between October 28 and November 3 will be one of the big attractions in the resort’s extensive Halloween By The Sea celebrations. The hilarious […]
Light Up Lancaster returns for 2024
Light Up Lancaster invites audiences to explore this magical light-art trail throughout the city, discovering enchanting light-artworks and captivating installations in Lancaster’s streets and squares. This year’s theme is The Art of Science, playfully exploring how art and science can be ‘creative twins’. From electron microscopes to a photograph of a black hole taken from […]
Masterchef The Professionals star heading to Nelson Food and Drink Festival
A finalist from MasterChef: The Professionals has been announced as the latest star to appear at the Nelson Food & Drink Festival on Saturday 14th September. Matt Willdigg went all the way to the MasterChef: The Professionals final in 2022, where his love for wild ingredients was a big hit. Cooking professionally since the age […]
Radio 2 DJs take to Hospital Radio ahead of Preston Moor Park event
This morning (Tuesday 3rd September) Richie Anderson hosted the 7.30-8.30am slot at Royal Preston Hospital Radio. Afterwards, he spoke to Scott Mills on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show and BBC Sounds, and revealed that the hospital was looking for someone to cover their radio show that afternoon. Scott called some of his fellow presenters to ask if any […]
Blackpool Transport is celebrating Catch the Bus Month 2024
Buses are the most accessible form of public transport, connecting millions of us every day to work, education, healthcare, shops, friends and family. They ensure everyone has access to life’s opportunities, including people who are older, younger, disabled or experiencing physical or mental health issues. They are also great for the environment, the economy, our […]
Aven Restaurant brings The Good Food Guide To Preston
Aven Restaurant, Preston’s only fine dining venue, is celebrating its first anniversary with yet another remarkable milestone. After earning three prestigious AA Rosettes and a place in the Michelin Guide earlier this year, Aven has now been added to the latest edition of the renowned Good Food Guide, continuing to lead the way in Prestons […]
Spice Girl Mel B lights up Blackpool
Blackpool got an injection of Girl Power as Spice Girl Mel B pulled the switch to trigger four months of Illuminations. The singer made a nostalgic return to the place where her career first started to light up the seafront at the end of a spectacular show, delivered in association with Hits Radio, and featuring […]
Pleasure Beach Resort adds two new attractions in Halloween overhaul
Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool has unveiled two brand new attractions for its annual ‘Journey to Hell’ scare nights, plus a revamped event with triple the rides. The Lancashire theme park has revealed two new live-action scare zones for 2024; the Alice and Wonderland-themed ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ and the bizarre ‘Cabinet of Curiosities.’ It […]
Football fans enjoy behind the scenes tour at Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley recently opened its doors for football fans to enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the club’s world class facilities. The free tours took place on three dates, with visitors getting the chance to learn more about the history of the club through a history timeline located around the Wham Stadium, as well as seeing […]
Forbes Solicitors Serves Up Lease for Lancashire-born Great British Menu Champion
Forbes Solicitors has secured a new 10 year restaurant lease for chef Kirk Haworth who was recently crowned the Champion of Champions on the BBC’s Great British Menu 2024. Born in Blackburn, Kirk Haworth was the first plant-based chef to appear on the highly competitive TV cooking show and has opened his new restaurant Plates […]
Fleetwood Food and Drink Festival comes to Marine Gardens, Fleetwood
The beautiful Marine Gardens, Fleetwood plays host to Fleetwood’s Food and Drink Festival on Sunday 1 September from 10am to 4pm. Guaranteed a fun-filled day out for all, the event is free to attend with plenty of free parking right outside. Marine Hall is also easy to access on our bus, tram and road networks […]
Have fun at HAPPA’s Family Fun Day
Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) is thrilled to announce an action-packed, fun-filled Family Fun Day that has something for everyone. Whether you’re a lifelong animal lover or just looking for a fantastic day out, Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 3QU, is the place to be on Sunday 15th September. The Farm will be […]