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The Seaside Returns to Blackburn for the Summer

An artificial beach which attracted hundreds of families last year has been welcomed back by the Blackburn BID as it returns to Town Hall Square with sand filled fun and frolics.   The Blackburn Beach, organised by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, runs throughout August and has a whole host of activities for children including, […]

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Vicky Witch on board for the summer holidays!

Grab the kids and head for Nelson’s Victoria Park – Vicky Witch and friends are on board for the summer holidays! The Vicky Witch activity trail has been updated with six new activity boards. The boards, dotted along the one mile trail, have fun activities for children and their parents to do together while out […]

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Superstar Professor Green and Little Boots added to iFest!

Professor Green and Little Boots are the latest huge names to be added to an absolutely stacked line-up for VisitBlackpool’s 2015 Blackpool iFest Friday night switch-on event. The pair complete a line-up which is now unquestionably one of the most superstar-loaded cards ever put on at switch-on night. London-born rapper, singer songwriter and hip-hop superstar, […]

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Ministry of Sound Presents Titanium at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is giving guests the chance to experience the ultimate thrill night when the park holds its first ever club night in partnership with Ministry of Sound.  Ministry of Sound presents Titanium takes place on 10th October in the Pleasure Beach Arena. The first ever late night riding and dance event will allow […]

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Lawson and Toploader added to Blackpool iFest Switch-On Friday

Top British bands Lawson and Toploader have been added to the line-up for VisitBlackpool’s 2015 Blackpool iFest Friday night switch-on event. The popular duo are added as special guest stars to a line-up headlined by superstar band, The Vamps. Lawson, whose debut album Chapman Square went platinum, have scored five top ten hits including “Juliet”, […]

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St Annes hotel to host luxury car event

Automobile aficionados are being given the chance to get hands-on with luxury Porsche models including the iconic 911 at a St Annes Hotel. The Dalmeny Resort Hotel will welcome Porsche Centre Bolton to its Atrium venue from Monday August 3 until Friday August 7. Guests and visitors can explore the model range and get a […]

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Heart of James Places re-opens after refurbishment

The Emporium re-opened on Thursday 23rd July after a much anticipated refurbishment. The property had been closed for 11 days from Monday 13th July.  Standing in the heart of Clitheroe and arranged over three floors, it includes a café, wine bar, brasserie and home décor store. Part of the James' Places group it was the […]

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Garden celebrating Lancashire’s textile industry blooms bronze

A garden showcasing the materials used by Lancashire's textile industry to produce cloth has won a prestigious award at the recent RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park. The 'Field to Fabric' feature garden won a bronze medal in the respected Show Gardens category. The display was created as part of a Lancashire museums project in […]

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Save money with Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the home of Nickelodeon Land in the UK, has teamed up with Europe’s first Nickelodeon flagship store at 1 Leicester Square, London to offer visitors to either venue great discounts at the other.  This unique cross-promotional offer is part of the continued working relationship between these two much-loved entertainment brands.   From […]

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Celebrate Freeport Fleetwood’s 20 Year Anniversary

Freeport Fleetwood Celebrates By Inviting Shoppers To Submit Their Pictures And Anecdotes For Use In Celebratory Memory Wall Freeport Fleetwood shopping outlet is celebrating its 20 year anniversary by inviting customers to submit their anecdotes and special memories in the form of stories, videos or images of visits to the centre from the past 20 […]

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Party time for knights and princesses

The Ribble Valley will hold two events for aspiring young knights and princesses in August. Families are invited to a 'Noble Knights and Powerful Princesses' party at Clitheroe Castle. The events will take place on Tuesday 4 August and Tuesday 25 August from 5.30pm to 7.30pm and are suitable for children aged six to 10. […]

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Preston’s Fish Market Canopy Set for Facelift

The first stage in the restoration of Preston’s historic Fish Market is now underway, with specialist investigation into the 90 year old structure. The Fish Market canopy is a grade II listed building and in need of repairs.  However, before full refurbishment work can begin, specialist metal workers must fully examine the state of the […]

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