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Chorley’s festive season got off to a spectacular start on Saturday as thousands of people packed into the town centre for fun, fireworks and fabulous entertainment. Thousands of people braved the wet weather to celebrate Chorley’s Christmas Lights Switch On which marked the start of the town’s countdown to Christmas. People packed into Market Street […]

Blackpool has enjoyed one of its best October half-terms on record. Figures from various sectors within the visitor economy show that the nine days at the end of October proved a remarkable finale to the 2015 tourism season with a number of operators claiming their highest ever figures. Indicators show that the season got off […]

The boss of Britain’s leading arts organisation praised Burnley Mechanics for its innovative approach during a visit to the historic theatre. Arts Council England’s chief executive Darren Henley toured the building and talked to staff about the theatre’s contribution to arts and culture, not only in the borough but across the North West.  Afterwards Gerard […]

The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership anticipates 3,000 new jobs by 2030 within energy, food and professional services sectors   James Wharton MP, Minister for Local Growth and the Northern Powerhouse, has announced today (November 12th) that Blackpool Airport has been given official Enterprise Zone (EZ) status.   The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) first submitted a bid […]

Businesses across Lancashire are being called on to enter the national award-winning Red Rose Awards, which will crown the county’s best firms across 26 categories. The 2015 event, which was organised by Lancashire Business View magazine, attracted more than 1,000 of the county’s top business people for the celebration at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. The 2016 […]

Stanley House Hotel and Spa, Mellor, has won a national title at this year’s Good Spa Guide Awards. The Good Spa Guide is an expert guide to the UK’s finest spas and treatments. Stanley House was awarded the ‘above and beyond ‘accolade, celebrating luxury spas which go the extra mile. The win follows recommendations by […]

Shopping Centre has planned a sled full of festive activity to coincide with its Mission Christmas campaign   Tree switch on, singing elves Frozen characters, DJs and a giant snow globe! November and December will see five Festive Thursdays guaranteed to bring festive cheer to the Fylde Coast thanks to the Outlet Centre’s programme of […]

CHORLEY’S historic Astley Hall is all set be transformed into a magical winter wonderland again with spectacular lights, artistic performance and film. Between 5pm and 10pm on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, Chorley’s centre-piece building will be lit up in magnificent LED spotlights and over 200 candles to help mark the start of Chorley’s […]

The Mall Blackburn is pulling out all the stops as it prepares for this year’s ultimate Christmas bonanza. Kicking off on Thursday 19th November, the shopping centre has a whole host of events planned for the festive season, complete with a never seen before magical Christmas Ice Palace, as well as a visit from the […]

The tastiest food craze in the world is coming to Preston for the first time this month.   The Fishergate Street Food Festival will bring sensational flavours from around the world to the city in a three day celebration of great eats and fantastic snacks.   Running from November 19 – 21 at the Fishergate […]

Bowland's Dark Skies Recognised Nationally Imagine yourself on a frosty, winter evening wrapped in an inky darkness and sprinkled in starlight, in awe of the view as the cosmos magically reveals itself in the wondrous dark skies of Bowland…. There's no better time to explore Bowland's dark skies thanks to a national initiative that has […]

Ho Ho Ho!  The festive season is on its way and Blackpool Pleasure Beach is giving families the opportunity to get into the seasonal spirit at the Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena with the launch of the Christmas Grotto and Ice Skating. Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s wonderful characters Poppy Corn, Kandy Floss, and Bradley and Bella Beaver […]