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The impact of the weekend's extraordinary weather is still being felt across the North of the county. More than 30 schools are still closed but many are expected to reopen tomorrow as electricity is restored. Parents and carers are advised to stay in contact with their children's schools to stay abreast of the situation. Information […]

Blackpool Zoo has Christmas all wrapped up for families this year, from giving parents the chance of a child free shopping day to unusual gifts that are perfect for any animal lover. On Saturday 19th December the zoo will be hosting a special Keeper Kids Christmas event for eight to 12 year olds, giving parents […]

The People’s Canopy, the unique piece of mobile architecture specially designed for the city of Preston, is to take part in the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture, Hong Kong, opening on 11 December and running to 28 February 2016. The People’s Canopy was the result of a year-long collaboration between In Certain Places (ICP) at the […]

The Grand Theatre, Blackpool celebrates! Pantomime sales have increased by over 50% in the past five years in its partnership with Martin Dodd, producer of UK Productions Ltd one of the country’s leading producer of Pantomime and touring musicals. Mirror Mirror on the wall, who does the best Panto of them all…? The Blackpool Grand […]

FPE Site Operations has been appointed as the company to bring the Fish Market Canopy back to its former glory. Investigative work took place in the summer to the 90 year old grade II listed structure, which is in need of repair and restoration. Specialist metal workers examined the columns that hold up the canopy […]

When staff at Blackpool Zoo received an email asking if it would be possible for a member of the public to buy and own a giraffe, they couldn’t resist a cheeky reply. But the giraffe super fan, who goes by the name of Chudders, didn’t give in and an extraordinary email exchange ensued. From discussing […]

Chorley's Christmas is set to get even better from next Friday when the main attraction arrives to give families a ride above the town’s rooftops. Due to popular demand, Chorley Council and Market Walk shopping centre are bringing back the 100 foot Ferris wheel that dominated the Chorley skyline in 2012 to once again transform the […]

West End and 60s pop star star Lyn Paul is to lead the cast in Blood Brothers at Blackpool Winter Gardens next year.   Following a sell-out autumn tour, the international smash hit musical Blood Brothers is touring across the UK in 2016 including dates at Blackpool Opera house from Monday 4 to Saturday 9 […]

At the beginning of November 2015 Marketing Lancashire launched a social media campaign to help raise awareness of Lancashire and to get the county trending on Lancashire Day* 27 November.  Social media users were invited to show their love of Lancashire with photographs of their favourite Lancashire location or activity, in ‘the county where life […]

A host of talented and creative folk will descend on Brockholes Nature Reserve this weekend as the Crafty Vintage Late Night Markets attracts thousands of visitors into the area. The Crafty Vintage Cabaret and Cocktail bar has a fantastic line up of talented singers and entertainers. Local lady Dani Gallagher is the compere for the […]

Work has continued on the plans for the Youth Zone Plus at Preston Bus Station, with a meeting of the design team. The team met recently at County Hall to continue development work on the new Youth Zone, which will provide a wide range of activities for young people. The plans will see a multi-million […]

This Christmas, Preston City Council are providing free WIFI in the Flag Market, in partnership with HM Networks and Boundless Communications, to enhance the city centre’s Christmas offer. Alongside the high street brands, quirky independents, cafes, restaurants and bars, there is an ice rink, pop-up festive bar, as well as a handful of stalls and […]