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The Hobbit will be taking a dramatic and epic journey across Lancaster parkland this summer. Tolkien’s fantastical adventure, which celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2017, will be performed outdoors in the UK’s biggest walkabout theatre season from July 5-August 13. The scene will be set for a rare theatrical experience presented by the awardwinning Dukes […]

Blackpool beach has been labelled amongst some of the best in the world after being awarded its first ever Blue Flag. The stretch of beach at Blackpool South has this morning been named in the list of Blue Flag beaches for 2016, putting it on a par with world renowned sites across the globe, including […]

A revised design has been announced for the new Preston Youth Zone and improvements to Preston Bus Station. Taking into account the aspirations of Historic England and The 20th Century Society, the youth zone will now ensure a clearer view of the Grade II-listed building, with a revised shape and separation from the bus station […]

The annual Theatre on the Lawn season starts at Hoghton Tower on the 2nd June 2016 and promises to be one of the most exciting yet! We have booked a range of different performances for the 2016 season, with some returning theatre companies such as Chapterhouse (performing Peter Pan and Wuthering Heights) and the Handlebards […]

Pack up your picnics and head to Chorley’s Astley Park on Sunday 26 June for an afternoon of free fun and entertainment as Mr Bloom from CBeebies heads to the town’s annual Picnic in the Park event. Chorley Council has teamed up with Rock FM to bring a fantastic family stage show to Astley Park […]

Join us in 2016 as Blackpool Pleasure Beach celebrates 120 years of fun with an incredible line up of events throughout the year.  From spectacular fireworks and late night rollercoaster riding to epic fun for kids, high adrenalin aerobatics and stunning live performances and music, 2016 has never been better year to plan a visit […]

A  Ribble Valley Hotel and Restaurant has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Britain – beating off stiff competition from more than 1000 venues across the UK. The national contest – run jointly by industry bible The Caterer and HR experts Purple Cubed – rated Gibbon Bridge Hotel and Restaurant […]

Preston’s cultural, leisure and tourism sector is set for a boost with the appointment of Councillor Peter Kelly as the new Cabinet Member. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Peter (49) is now a passionate, adopted Prestonian having lived in the city for the last twelve years. Peter, who’s professional career is as a psychologist, is now […]

This summer, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery shows for the first time ever, the first four Complete Works of William Shakespeare. This unique exhibition boasts the display of an extremely rare and important first edition of Shakespeare’s plays, known as the First Folio on loan from Stonyhurst College in Clitheroe. Blackburn’s own Edward Hart collected […]

Leading commercial developer, Trebor Developments LLP, working in partnership with Burnley Borough Council, have announced the commencement of Phase One of Vision Park Burnley and site infrastructure, following the award to the partnership of infrastructure funding through the Lancashire LEP. Trebor Developments will be investing £1.7m of LEP funding in the infrastructure, bringing forward the […]

Samlesbury Hall near Preston has secured a £50,000 grant from Biffa Award; a multi-million pound fund that helps to build communities and transform lives through awarding grants to community and environmental projects across the UK, as part of the Landfill Communities Fund. The aim is to expand and improve on the current play facilities, creating […]

Lancashire County Council is asking people for their views on plans to change the way frontline services are delivered and save millions of pounds by reducing the number of buildings the council owns and rents. A 12-week consultation starts today (Wednesday 18 May) on plans to bring services together to form a network of multi-functional […]