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  More than 90 years after its original inception the world renowned Blackpool Dance Festival is to launch its first overseas event which will see it expand into China. Working in partnership with International Special Attractions (ISA) the Blackpool Dance Festival will promote and be responsible for a brand new festival almost 6,000 miles away […]

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has launched its brand new ride, Red Arrows Skyforce.  The new ride, which represents a £2m investment, took its maiden voyage with a very special guest, Squadron Leader Mike Ling who is better known as Red 10.  Following the launch, the crowds who had flocked to Pleasure Beach enjoyed a spectacular air […]

Kim Kardashian may be Queen of the Selfie – but one lucky couple will reign supreme if their romantic snap tops a poll to win a luxury wedding. The Ballroom at Accrington Town Hall is offering a luxury £1500 wedding reception package at its newly refurbished Ballroom to one loved-up Hyndburn couple – and all […]

Work has started on the second phase of the Grand Theatre’s development plan that will see the entrance to the theatre restored to its original splendour. The work is expected to take about twelve weeks. The aptly named, ‘Street to Seat’ project will improve all aspects of the audience’s experience as they enter through the […]

On Friday 7th August – Sunday 9th August, The Festival of Stories will transform the playing fields at Park View 4U in Lytham to bring imaginative storytelling and story making events, activities and experiences for the whole family. Commissioned by Lytham Festival and produced by Fable Arts CIC, The Festival of Stories is not to […]

As part of its new series of behind the scenes animal antics Blackpool Zoo has released footage of what happens when you place a GoPro camera in an indestructible box and give it to one of the world’s strongest and most intelligent primates. Within minutes of 18-year-old orangutan Cherie getting her hands on it, the […]

The new Chairman of Lancashire County Council has taken up her year-in-office, making it one of the first councils in the country to be headed up by three women. County Councillor Margaret Brindle, who represents the Burnley Rural division, was appointed at yesterday's annual meeting of Full Council (21 May). As Chairman, Margaret joins the […]

The Mall Blackburn has launched CollectPlus, a new ‘click and collect’ service allowing customers to collect and return online purchases seven days a week. CollectPlus allows shoppers to collect and return their online shopping from over 260 high streets and online retail brands, including ASOS, Amazon, Very and John Lewis. Shoppers will be able to […]

Late night Thursdays are taking off in Colne as more businesses sign up to open late. Known as Lancashire’s Capital of Cool  thanks to its great range of  independent shops and businesses,  over 20 are now opening late on Thursdays. Paul Collins from Pendle Council’s Town Centres Team said: “We’re encouraging more to get on […]

An arts professional, whose career has spanned organisations countywide, is now at the helm of The Dukes Centre for Creative Learning in Lancaster. From discovering a love of theatre while growing up in Morecambe to persuading the RSC to work with youngsters in Blackpool, life’s been a stage for new Creative Learning Director, Celine Wyatt. […]

The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttleworth, has expressed his delight at the upcoming Royal Visit by Her Majesty The Queen. Buckingham Palace has announced that The Queen, who is also the Duke of Lancaster, will visit Lancaster Castle on Friday 29th May. The visit marks the 750th Anniversary of the creation of the Lancaster Inheritance. […]

First Eastern White Pelican since 2008 hatched in specialist incubator. Bird keepers at Blackpool Zoo are feeling especially chirpy after welcoming the only Eastern White Pelican chick to be hatched in the UK since 2008, which will be the first ever to be hand-reared. The occasion was made even grander as the tiny chick hatched […]