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Not only have we got sand and sea, more shows, attractions and entertainment than you can shake a stick at, we have also got a collection of unique experiences that will simply blow your mind! Ride (and walk) The Big One The Big One is the tallest, fastest and scariest coaster on Blackpool Pleasure Beach […]

A new show which takes audiences through the streets of Blackpool is looking for a community cast. LeftCoast are looking for Fylde coast groups and clubs to volunteer to play a part in an unusual theatre show that takes place on the streets of Blackpool. The show starts at the Grundy Art Gallery and the […]

Whilst digging out the trenches to take the ground beams – which form part of the foundation for the new market hall – contractors have uncovered shell pits from market traders gone by.   Oyster and cockle shell pits have been exposed in locations which tie in with historical photos of where the Southport Fishwives […]

Blackpool Opera House and Selladoor Worldwide today announce that stage and TV star Jennifer Ellison will lead the cast of swashbuckling family adventure Peter Pan (16 Dec – 07 Jan) as Captain Hook alongside X Factor’s Jake Quickenden in the title role.  They will be joined on stage by Radio Wave’s Breakfast Show fave Scott […]

A successful partnership between The Dukes and Lancaster University has scooped a top accolade at the inaugural North West Cultural Education Awards. The Dukes Cultural Partnership with Lancaster University won the Arts Partnership Award at a ceremony in Preston organised by Curious Minds, dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people in the […]

The Wedding Singer Tuesday 4th July to Saturday 8th July 2017 Winter Gardens Blackpool Welsh musical theatre star and Eurovision hopeful Lucie Jones is to join the cast of The Wedding Singer, (the hilarious musical based on the hit film Adam Sandler film), after she performs in Kiev this weekend where she will represent the […]

The borough’s best businesses have been crowned winners at the Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards. Finalists were joined by dignitaries, sponsors, judges and supporters at a black-tie event held at King George’s Hall where the winners were announced and celebrated on stage. The awards were held in association with Blackburn College, Capita and Blackburn […]

In celebration of its 120th anniversary, Lancaster and District Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the launch of the North Lancs Expo, which will take place on Sunday 24th and Monday 25th September at the Lancaster Brewery. Unlike most other Expos where the focus is solely on Business to Business, the North Lancs Expo […]

The Dukes new Artistic Director has arrived in Lancaster just eight months after becoming a mum for the first time. With a new baby and a new job, the past year has been rather busy for Sarah Punshon who moves to the city after spending most of her working life in Yorkshire. “The great thing […]

VISITORS to Chorley’s Tuesday market and Flat Iron car park will notice some further changes from this week as the market moves from its usual location to the opposite end of the Flat Iron and work begins on the new car park arrangement. The move of the Tuesday market is part of Chorley Council’s preparation […]

Pendle, one of the most beautiful  and unspoilt areas in the north of England, is inviting people to come and be inspired. “Inspiration is the thread which runs through our new Visit Pendle guide,” said Pendle’s Tourism Officer Mike Williams. “We’re a lesser known gem below the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales and neighbouring the […]

The Emporium, Clitheroe’s legendary interiors superstore, has been named best Independent Gift Retailer of the Year in the North and Northern Ireland, in the Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2017. The venue, which is part of hospitality group James’ Places, scooped the award for its gift and home selection at the event held at The Grosvenor […]