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Singing sensation JOE McELDERRY has been back in the studio recording his anticipated new album SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES. The album will be released this July but fans will be able to pre-order on iTunes from Mother’s Day. Joe will also release his new single Gloria in time for Mother’s Day on 6th March […]

Bill Kenwright presents the multi-award winning production of Kander and Ebb’s landmark musical, CABARET which will come to the Blackpool Opera House from Tuesday 03 – Saturday 07 October 2017 as part of a nationwide tour. Set in 1931, as the Nazis rise to power, Berlin was a sexually charged haven of decadence in which the […]

Two of Blackburn’s best known establishments have joined forces in a bid to provide greater employment opportunities for students. Blackburn College and Blackburn Rovers have teamed up to create opportunities for both organisations and for their customers. The partnership will help to promote activities for the college and for Blackburn Rovers and will develop talent […]

Work will get underway soon to create new sections of the Leyland Loop. The route will eventually link up areas of green space with improved cycling and walking facilities to create an unbroken loop around the town. The project is being delivered as a partnership between Lancashire County Council, South Ribble Borough Council, Chorley Borough […]

SHOPPERS now have even more choice when visiting Chorley’s Market Walk after two new shops opened recently to take the shopping centre to full capacity. F&B Barbers and Slacks Farm Butchers opened in February, offering shoppers a fantastic friendly service in the Chorley Council owned and managed shopping centre. After 10 years of running Foran […]

The Bay Gateway was officially opened by the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire today, in a special ceremony at Lancaster and Morecambe College, which sits at the start of the new road. At the event the Lord-Lieutenant, Lord Shuttleworth KG KCVO, met local stakeholders, including residents, business people and representatives from local agencies, and unveiled a […]

The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced its presence at MIPIM International, the property and investment conference held annually in Cannes, France. It is anticipated that that around 23,000 delegates will attend the four-day event which starts on March 14th, including potential investors, developers, property agents and policy makers drawn from across the globe.   […]

A new concept is bringing together some of the UK’s most exciting young chefs for a series of pop up evenings at Café Northcote. Northcote’s talented apprentices will showcase their developing skills during six evenings spread over three months. In teams they will create exciting menus and use their growing knowledge to combine flavours and offer […]

A Lancashire-based telecommunications specialist – who began trading just 12 months ago – has acquired a wireless communications business.   Oliver Flanagan of Burnley-based Ollycom has bought specialist wireless company ObservIT for an undisclosed sum.   Former soldier, Oliver trained in telecoms engineering and worked in the field after leaving the army six years ago […]

House music legend Roger Sanchez is set to headline Ministry of Sound presents Titanium at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Saturday 6th May. Late night riding and dance events give you the chance to enjoy the best thrill rides Blackpool Pleasure Beach has to offer before heading to the Arena to carry on the night with […]

Project overview – Lancashire Visitor Survey  Objectives To collect up to date information on the origin, profile, behaviour and opinions of day and staying visitors.   To measure the components currently contributing most to visitor satisfaction.  To establish current perceptions and product awareness.  To measure the effectiveness of current marketing and branding. Key Outcomes Guide […]

High profile figures from the world of sport and mental health will visit Edge Hill University this week to celebrate University Mental Health Day 2017.   Halifax rugby player Luke Amber, who founded #Andysmanclub following the death of his brother-in-law by suicide, will join State of Mind Sport charity and others for a special panel […]