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The announcement of Hollywood film director Tim Burton as this year’s Illuminations switch on star has spread across the globe as excitement builds for Blackpool’s biggest night of the year. Within minutes of the announcement being made the story had been picked up by the BBC, ITN, Sky News, radio stations, national newspapers, international websites […]

Due to a number of youngsters retiring from the board, Blackpool Pleasure Beach is once again on the look out for enthusiastic 12 to 15 year olds from around the country who have a keen eye for fun and want to have influence on how Blackpool Pleasure Beach makes future decisions. Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s Junior […]

A compelling short film – Ride the Light Fantastic! – will be launched  this Saturday ahead of the big AVIVA Tour of Britain Stage2 race in the Ribble Valley and Pendle. Pendle cyclists are being filmed on twilight rides between the Steven Burke cycle track, named after Pendle’s Olympic gold medallist, to Northlight – Brierfield […]

Visitors of all ages are invited to the annual Heritage Open Weekend at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum from Friday 11 September to Sunday 13 September. The mill will be open from 12noon to 4pm on Friday and from 12noon to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. As part of the celebrations, attractions for visitors to enjoy […]

Vintage pastimes, peg dollies and dressing up will feature as part of the activities at Blackburn Market during the Blackburn Heritage Festival.   Family activity group, The Young Weavers will be providing free craft sessions for children based on Victorian toys and old fashioned peg dolls. The star attraction will be a Vintage Crescent Moon […]

They’re the hottest ticket for the biggest event of Blackpool’s year – VIP tickets for Blackpool’s iFest illuminations Switch-On weekend (September 4 – 6) are selling fast! The VIP hospitality partner this year will be again hosted at The Sands Venue opposite Blackpool’s stunning Tower Festival Headland arena.  The VIP packages are available each night […]

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is flying open it’s doors on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September for the annual wildlife spectacular: Animal Magic. Animal Magic is the centres most popular family event, with over 4000 people attending last year. Hug a greyhound, cuddle a skunk, watch meerkats, Asian short-clawed otters and alpacas play, get […]

Lancashire County Council's libraries are helping people to discover their WW1 ancestors online. Staff from the county council's community heritage team will hold an ancestry workshop in September. The workshop will show people how to use the internet to research their family history at the time of WW1. Fiona McIntyre, community heritage manager, said: "The […]

Critically acclaimed New York comedian Lewis Schaffer hops from Edinburgh to Blackpool this September where he will be Free Until Famous! Comedy lovers from far and wide have been watching one of New York’s most established comedians strut his stuff at the Edinburgh Fringe, to rave reviews. But on Tuesday 1 September, Lewis Schaffer brings […]

ORANISERS of the popular Chorley Live event can now announce the venues taking part in this year’s live entertainment extravaganza. Chorley Council has teamed up once again with The Creative Network to hold the weekend event which has proved to be a massive hit for the last two years bringing over 5,000 people into the […]

The historic and majestic surroundings of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony on Friday 25 September. Recipients from Lancashire will receive a BEM (Medallist of the Order of the British Empire). The BEM rewards an achievement or contribution of a very 'hands-on' service to the community in a local geographical area. Her Majesty’s […]

It's just over a year since the Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal was launched, and the first stages of work have already brought benefits to the area. New sections of road have been built, Preston's main shopping area has been improved, new housing developments are going ahead and plans are well under way […]