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£2.5 million upgrade for Lancashire hotel
The Dalmeny in St Annes, Lancashire, has unveiled its £2.5million refurbishment programme as it aims to develop a ‘one stop’ resort hotel for guests ahead of its 70th anniversary next year. Over the next 12 months, 80 of the family hotel’s 125 bedrooms will be given a facelift while a new function suite and […]
Have your say on the development of Preston Bus Station
People can help to choose the design for the development of Preston's iconic bus station and a new Youth Zone. Lancashire County Council is hosting a special exhibition at the bus station on Thursday 16 July and Friday 17 July. It takes place at stands three and four, from 8am to 12 noon and from […]
Thousands enjoy picnic in the park
Thousands of people from across Chorley and beyond had a fun-filled afternoon in Astley Park on Sunday (5 July) as Chorley Council hosted its annual picnic in the park. From lunch time Astley Park was full of laughter, singing and dancing as families enjoyed bands, singers and special appearances from the cast of CBeebies favourite […]
Historic Visitor Destination Ensures Its Customer Service Isn’t A Thing Of The Past
Visitors to an ancient manor house and country estate near Preston are to benefit from excellence in customer service after staff recently undertook world class training. Staff from Hoghton Tower participated in the respected Welcome to Excellence training programme to bring them up to date with the latest customer service techniques and best practice. Management, […]
Time is Running Out To Vote For Favourite Retailer
Time is running out for east Lancashire shoppers to have their say on their favourite Mall Blackburn store by voting in this year’s prestigious Retailer Awards. Now in its 10th year, The Mall Blackburn’s Retailer Awards celebrate the achievements of the shopping centre’s 100 plus retailers and recognise the hard work and dedication of […]
Get Ready for a summer of Cycling in Lancashire
British Cycling, along with a partnership of organisations across the county, has scheduled an exciting summer programme of cycling in Lancashire. Part of a national campaign to get more people cycling for fun and fitness, Sky Ride Local offers a fantastic range of free guided bike rides in Lancashire taking place throughout the summer months. […]
Soil sandcastles help Chilean flamingos breed at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Chilean flamingos at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre are getting some unusual help to encourage them to breed during this hot weather – soil sandcastles! Martin Mere’s fickle flock of 60 Chilean flamingos have only bred twice in the last 10 years. Staff at Martin Mere noticed the birds getting flirty during the hot weather […]
The Flag Market as you have never seen it used before
You may have noticed something different about the Flag Market recently. As the weather slowly began to start showing its good side over Preston, new benches appeared. While a bench may not be something you ordinarily get excited about, these particular benches, with their distinctive blue wheels, may have captured your attention. These benches, known […]
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats Have Arrived in Blackpool!
The Cats have arrived in Blackpool ahead of their eight week run at the Winter Gardens Opera House. The full cast arrived in the resort this week complete with 15 articulated HGV’s making it one of the biggest sets to ever go into the Blackpool Opera House. The hit show will run for a strictly […]
The Mall Blackburn Supports Independent Retailer Month
The Mall Blackburn has pledged its support to Independent Retailer Month, an initiative to draw attention to the contribution made to town centres by independent traders. The campaign, which runs annually throughout July, champions the economic benefit to a community of having a mix of independent retailers and established brands. Data obtained by Independent Retailer […]
New lion cub set to be the MANE attraction!
A tiny lion cub is all set to make his debut at Blackpool Zoo. One of the zoo’s two lionesses, Rachel, gave birth in the early hours of Sunday 31st May and the little boy has been named Kahri, which means like a king in Africa. Father, Wallace, and aunty, Gillian, complete the pride and, […]
Craft Bakers’ Week searches for the UK’s most loved bakeries
Craft Bakers’ Week, the national campaign helping to raise the profile of craft baking in the UK, has launched the ‘Most Loved Bakery Awards’ as part of its 2015 activity. By signing up to take part in Craft Bakers’ Week, bakeries will be automatically entered into the competition, which enables their customers to vote for […]