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Marketing Lancashire, the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) for Lancashire has announced the release of the Official Lancashire Visitor Magazine 2017. At 146 pages the 2017 Lancashire Magazine is bigger than ever before and available at key attractions, gateways and information centres across the country. It is also available online at visitlancashire.com, the county’s official tourism […]

Lancashire chefs have triumphed at the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards (Monday 30 January), with 5 establishments listed in the prestigious awards, making Lancashire the best performing county in the competition. Freemason’s at Wiswell, run by chef proprietor Steven Smith, rose two places to 4th position, while Parkersarms in Newton in Bowland became the […]

The Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards are back for their third year to celebrate the very best of business in the borough! Led by the Hive business leader’s network, the Awards will take place on Wednesday 10 May at the magnificent King George’s Hall. Presented in association with Blackburn College, Capita and Blackburn with […]

Lancashire County Council and Blackburn with Darwen Council have today welcomed the news that the government will be investing £1.94m to improve transport in East Lancashire. The investment, called the Access Fund, is part of a £64m package to encourage more people across the country to walk or cycle to and from work. Road safety […]

Bowland Brewery has officially opened its doors to the public for brewery tours. The brewery, based at Holmes Mill in Clitheroe and owned by James’ Places, offers visitors a chance to see a fully operational brewery as well as an opportunity to share enthusiasm for beer. Scheduled tours run on Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesday at […]

Businesses across Lancashire are celebrating after being announced as finalists in this year’s Red Rose Awards. Successful businesses were announced after a day of rigorous pre-scoring at Northcote at the Rovers whittling down the entries to just six finalists for each of the 25 categories. The 150 finalists will now face an interview and presentation […]

Following a series of sold-out preview shows in November and December 2016, Russell Brand announces a new stand-up tour of UK and Ireland. What is real? Who are we? Where did this baby come from? In RE:BIRTH, Russell Brand wrestles with these questions while unravelling the matrix of modern media, politics, sex, fatherhood and death. […]

This February half-term why not take a trip to Blackpool, with lots on offer during the school holidays you’re sure to find something to suit all age groups. Roll up, roll up Showzam! Blackpool’s annual festival of circus, magic and live performance is back for its 10th year from February 11-14. We’ve got a jam […]

Blackpool Zoo is marking 45 years of really wild days out with 12 months of super celebrations, which will include the launch of its biggest ever investment – Project Elephant! The award winning attraction, which opened on 6th July 1972 will dedicate each month of the year to different celebrations, from the 100th birthday of […]

The Grand Theatre, Blackpool announces an exciting new programme of shows for Spring/ Summer 2017. With an incredible line-up of drama, musicals, dance, opera, music and comedy – there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Grand Theatre Chief Executive Ruth Eastwood said, “At the Grand we want to offer local people the chance to see and […]

Morecambe Bay Partnership and South Lakeland District Council are delighted to announce success for Morecambe Bay in the latest round of Coastal Community Teams announced today by the Coastal Communities Minister Andrew Percy. Coastal Community Teams are supported by government to help revive coastal towns and areas and to develop and deliver plans for future […]

Martin Creed’s 13-metre neon Work No. 203: EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT (1999), one of his most recognisable works, will be temporarily installed on the front of the Grade I listed Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library building overlooking Preston’s Market Square. Creed is one of the most influential and exciting artists working today, […]