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Cloudspotting Music and Arts Festival – which takes place in the picturesque location of Gisburn Forest across the last week of July – includes artists of international standing among its first line-up announcement. Headlining Saturday night is Congolese poet, composer-lyricist, scriptwriter and performer BALOJI for his only northern UK festival performance of the summer.  Baloji […]

“Hugely successful” and “creative stage show genius” are just two recent descriptions of Manchester’s very own Steve Steinman. This is no surprise, as he has continually impressed his army of fans with shows including The Meat Loaf Story, Vampire’s Rock, Vampire’s Rock Ghost Train and Bat Symphony since soaring to success on TV’s Stars in […]

The new £750,000 roof on part of Clitheroe's Holmes Mill will be the crowning glory of James' Places local produce flagship, the Bowland Food Hall, which is due to open at the end of May.   The roof, specially designed by Charles Stanton Architects, of Clitheroe, is just part of a £10 million investment by […]

Lancashire County Council has committed over £4.3m towards the next phase of work to provide a new rail link to Skelmersdale from the Wigan to Kirkby line. Merseytravel will also contribute £0.76m towards the cost of a £5.1m 'GRIP 3' feasibility study, which is part of the rail industry's formal process for delivering new projects. […]

The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has today published a new report which captures the considerable progress of the LEP over the last five years, and sets out its bold vision for the future. Entitled ‘Our Achievements’, the report reinforces the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership’s hugely successful track record in securing substantial private and public sector investment […]

It’s that time of year – spring has sprung and the UK’s favourite seaside destination is all geared up for the holiday break!  We’ve got everything you need – indoor and outdoor attractions, shows, festivals and miles of glorious beach and promenade. Here’s just a selection of things you can do in Blackpool to ensure […]

Five apprentices from Lancashire visited the House of Commons yesterday, Thursday 9 March, as part of an event to mark National Apprenticeship week. Alisha Clarkson from Accrington, Crystal Elwell from Blackburn, Frankie Haggerty from Preston, Aaron Hamilton from Nelson, and Portia Taylor-Black from Ormskirk were part of a group of 150 apprentices from across the […]

VisitEngland has today announced the finalists for the Awards for Excellence 2017, the most prestigious awards in English tourism. The Awards, now in their 28th year, recognise and congratulate those businesses and individuals from across England who champion the very best practice and excellence in customer service. Winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony […]

Lancashire's new High Sheriff has been announced as Robert Mitchel Webb JP DL. Each year HM The Queen chooses the High Sheriff of Lancashire – a role dating back over 1,000 years. Robert was born and brought up in Belfast, before moving to Lancashire in 1976. He now lives in Arkholme, a village in the […]

Shoppers and businesses will start to get a glimpse of some of the changes to Chorley town centre as preparation work begins on redeveloping the Flat Iron to accommodate the extension to Market Walk shopping centre. Over the next few months, Chorley Council will begin a trial of relocating some market stalls from the Flat […]

Lancashire’s biggest celebration of business is a 1,100-plus sell-out – for the fourth consecutive year. Red Rose Awards, which was first launched in 2011, takes place at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on March 9. Guests will enjoy a lively evening, with various rooms utilised at Winter Gardens including the Empress Ballroom, where the dinner and ceremony […]

Edge Hill University has been shortlisted in an unprecedented five categories in this year’s WhatUni Student Choice Awards, including the prestigious University of the Year title.   Facing tough competition from 130 universities, Edge Hill has been shortlisted for University of the Year, Accommodation, Course and Lecturers, Student Support and Uni Facilities.   The awards […]