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Postcards are winging their way out to businesses announcing that Pendle Business Awards is back! Businesses will be able to enter the prestigious Pendle Business Awards 2016 in February. The application form will be live from Monday 15 February until Friday 18 March at www.pendle.gov.uk/businessawards Pendle Council and Pendle Vision are again jointly organising the […]

BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT’s Lucy Kay will play the Narrator in the upcoming 2016 touring production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, starring X FACTOR winner Joe McElderry.    Lucy scored her first number one album in 2014, after her stunning debut album ‘Fantasia’ shot straight to the top of the Classical Album Chart. The […]

Construction of the Broughton Bypass is officially underway following a ground-breaking ceremony earlier today (Monday 11 January). The new road will help boost the local economy and create jobs, as well as reducing congestion and pollution in the centre of the village, and improving journey times for people travelling locally. Edwin Booth, chair of the […]

THOUSANDS of people flocked to Chorley this Christmas to enjoy the seasonal attractions and make it one of the town’s best festive periods yet. Despite the extremely wet weather over the last few months, over 22,000 people attended the various Christmas attractions organised by Chorley Council including: Around 5,000 people cheering on Coronation Street actor […]

RESIDENTS and businesses affected by the Boxing Day floods are being urged to take advantage of the financial support being offered. Chorley Council is administering the help that will include relief from council tax and business rates as well as money towards getting people back into their homes and businesses as soon as possible. It […]

Treat your loved one to a Valentine’s weekend they will never forget at Blackpool Pleasure Beach!   On 13th and 14th February, wristbands are just £15 per person, so you can bring your nearest and dearest to experience the UK’s number one amusement park on the most romantic day of the year.   The Tunnel […]

Residents and businesses are being urged to take part in a countywide consultation asking whether people support the proposal for a Lancashire Combined Authority. Councils across the county have given the go-ahead to gauge public opinion and everyone is being encouraged to have their say. Councillors have labelled the move a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring Lancashire […]

Lancashire County Council is consulting on the plans for the Preston Western Distributor and East West Link Road. The scheme includes a new road linking Preston and southern Fylde to the M55, and two new roads connecting to new and existing housing areas of North West Preston and Cottam. This consultation is part of preparations […]

Stanley House Hotel and Spa, Mellor is adding a new highlight to its renowned wedding open day. On Sunday, January 10, from 11am-3pm the award-winning venue will welcome special guests Fever Dance Company, whose experts will demonstrate how couples can prepare for that all important first dance. Stephen and Rachael Holland, directors at Fever Dance […]

The De Morgan Foundation announces a new national touring exhibition for 2016 Sublime Symmetry: The mathematics behind William De Morgan’s ceramic designs The Sublime Symmetry exhibition showcases the work of William De Morgan, the celebrated Victorian Arts and Crafts designer. The exhibition presents over 80 magnificent works, including ceramics from the De Morgan Collection and […]

Lancashire County Council's libraries are helping people to discover what life was like for women on the home front during World War 1. Staff from the county council's community heritage team will hold an interesting talk at Knott End library next week. The contribution women and children made and how the war affected them will […]

Do you have what it takes to be a cutting edge cabaret star? Would you like the chance to develop your act with professionals and perform live in the UK’s home of variety during Showzam! – Blackpool’s annual festival of circus and performance? Well, your chance is here! LeftCoast, the organisers of Showzam! –  which […]