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Perhaps best known for his film scores to movies such as 'Chariots of Fire' and 'Blade Runner', Vangelis has produced over thirty albums. He is putting the finishing touches to his latest album and has given Blackpool the exclusive opportunity of being one of the first places that this new work will be heard prior […]

New pop-up artworks to amaze and delight visitors to the Red Rose County   Look towards the sky, down a city alleyway, by the water and in unexpected corners, for artist Steve Messam’s new series of pop-up artworks; each inspired by the symbolic red rose of Lancashire and the lively cultural buzz generated by four of […]

The Bay Gateway is scheduled to open to traffic on Monday 31 October. The biggest new road to be built in Lancashire for decades is expected to boost economic growth by providing better access to the Heysham peninsula. It has been under construction since January 2014. The 4.8km route will complete the connection from the […]

CHORLEY town centre is set to undergo a £17 million transformation over the next few years as Chorley Council is on the verge of sealing deals with several high profile businesses for the Market Walk shopping centre extension. The ambitious scheme would see a cinema, high street retailers and restaurants move into the shopping centre […]

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is celebrating as Valhalla has been named The Best Water Ride in the World for the second year running at the recent Golden Tickets Awards.   Representatives from amusement and water parks across the globe gathered at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, on 9th and 10th September for the annual […]

Dramatic and beautiful images of wildlife will be on display at Astley Hall as a national photography exhibition starts its tour at the historic Chorley attraction. Everything from magnificent marine life through to beautiful birds have been captured through the lens as part of the British Wildlife Photography Awards, which announced its winners at the […]

The organiser behind a hugely popular craft and vintage fair in Lancashire is celebrating five years in business, as trade continues to flourish. The next event takes place at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Nr Preston this weekend, 24th and 25th September. Owner Laura Johnson launched Crafty Vintage as a pilot project five years ago at a […]

This year’s Blackpool Illuminations display is bigger and better than ever before. On arriving in the resort, visitors will be greeted with a mixture of light and sound displays. The new-look welcome tunnels will greet you whether on foot, car or coach and will give you a warm welcome as you begin your Illuminations journey […]

The Dukes outdoor walkabout production of The Hobbit has been nominated for a prestigious UK Theatre Award. The Lancaster theatre’s version of the Tolkien classic story attracted more than 17,000 people from Dundee to Windsor and as far afield as North America to Malaysia when it was performed in Williamson Park during July and August. […]

Blackpool’s Illuminations 2016 season is well under way after a star-studded night of music and entertainment at this year’s Switch-On extravaganza with the likes of Diversity, The Vamps, Fatman Scoop and the fabulous official switch on with Dame Barbara Windsor. To show you just how much everyone enjoyed this illuminating night, VisitBlackpool have released their […]

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is offering all visitors a chance to save money on a day out by cutting the cost of wristbands to just £19 per person if booked online in advance of their visit.  You’ll need to be quick as the offer is only valid until Friday 23rd September. There are so many things […]

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is offering all visitors a chance to save money on a day out by cutting the cost of wristbands to just £19 per person if booked online in advance of their visit.  You’ll need to be quick as the offer is only valid until Friday 23rd September. There are so many things […]