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Ribby Hall Village Awarded Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
Fylde resort, Ribby Hall Village recognised in ‘Hall of Fame’ Ribby Hall Village today announced that it has been recognised for its TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, and is also a Hall of Fame winner. The Certificate of Excellence award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveller reviews […]
The next generation of business leaders honoured at Young ’Uns Awards 2015
The next generation of business leaders honoured at Young ’Uns Awards 2015 Lancashire’s young business people celebrated on Friday at Lancashire Business View’s Young ‘Uns Awards 2015 as the next generation of movers, shakers and decision makers were crowned at the wild west themed shindig held at Winter Gardens’ Spanish Ballroom in Blackpool. From legal […]
Freeport Fleetwood Celebrates Live Peep Board on Branded Tram
Shoppers on their way to Freeport Fleetwood could be in for an even bigger treat and win £100 of shopping vouchers when they enter a competition to celebrate the launch of its new branded tram. The centre is asking shoppers travelling on the branded Freeport Fleetwood tram between the Blackpool and Fleetwood Ferry stops to […]
Julian Clary and Joseph Delaney confirmed for Lytham Festival’s literary programme
A whole host of talents including comic Julian Clary, author Joseph Delaney and actor/comic Terry Alderton are the latest names to be confirmed Lytham Festival across the week of 2nd until 9th August. These additions weave literary and comedy threads throughout a week already bursting with music from the likes of McBusted, Rebecca Ferguson, Rae […]
Ribby Hall Village, Summoned to the Tower of London
Ribby Hall Village has been named as a leader in people management practice globally, having been shortlisted in the Gold Employer of the Year (250+ employees) category in the second annual Investors in People Awards. The awards, which received over 400 entries from around the world, celebrate the best people management practices amongst Investors in […]
We can do it! Talk about Women and the War in Lancashire
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 a number of interesting talks across the county in July. They will recall the contribution made by women and children and how […]
Lancashire Grown exhibition showcases Lancashire’s agricultural history
A new exhibition showcasing Lancashire's agricultural history is on display at Lancaster City Museum. The 'Lancashire Grown' exhibition runs until Sunday 4 October. Heather Dowler, Lancashire County Council's manager at Lancaster City Museum, said: "Lancashire has a strong agricultural history. There are a variety of items on display to reflect this, including objects, artwork, photographs […]
Antony Costa to Join Cast of Tommy The Rock Opera
Singing star Antony Costa is to join the cast of Tommy the Rock Opera at Blackpool Opera House this autumn. Antony, best known as one quarter of boy band Blue for the past 15 years, will play the role of Cousin Kevin in the UK Premiere staging of a new production of The Who’s classic […]
Full Cast Announced for Blackpool Season of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats
The full cast has been announced for Blackpool’s eight week run of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record breaking musical Cats. As previously announced, Jane McDonald will play Grizabella at the Blackpool Opera House from Thursday 9 July until Saturday 5 September. Jane will be joined by Adam Linstead (Old Deuteronomy), Matt Krzan (Munkustrap), Antoine Murray-Straughan (Rum […]
‘Service and skills’ key to boosting Lancashire tourism
Providing better customer experiences is the best way for Lancashire to boost visitor numbers, according to a group of the county’s leading tourism thinkers. Speaking at the annual Lancashire Leisure and Tourism Roundtable, organised by accountancy and business advisory firm Moore and Smalley, sector bosses said that improving the skills and knowledge of those working […]
Vision for new cinema and market key to Preston City Centre
An ambitious vision for a cinema development and market is at the heart of the re-generation of Preston City Centre. The Markets Quarter development aims to deliver ‘game-changing’ cinemas and improve and enhance Preston Markets with a new, exciting market right in the heart of Preston City Centre. And in another sign of growing confidence […]
Time and Tide exhibition celebrates maritime past
A new exhibition celebrating Lancashire's rich maritime past opens at Fleetwood Museum in June. The textile exhibition 'Time and Tide' runs from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 1 November. Distinctive and imaginative fabric arts created by the contemporary textile group Preston Threads will be showcased. Preston Threads is a thriving textile group which promotes a […]