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Mark Bannister is Learning, Development & Merchandising Manager at Crown Paints Ltd, in Darwen Lancashire; a company that recognises the importance of a ‘People Plan’ and nurtures and develops talent from within, as this undoubtedly raises performance and helps grow the business. “I look for training environments that are inspiring, unique, great quality, good value […]

Burnley’s premier venue for live entertainment has undergone a major refurbishment – completed in just over four weeks. Using the theme ‘Home’, the Mechanics Theatre has created a ‘home from home’, including a new stylish Lounge bar and new Basement studio. The Front Room, an additional performance space which is funded separately will open in […]

The skies above Blackpool will be lit up once again this September as the popular  Fireworks Championships return to the resort. This FREE annual competition has rocketed in popularity over the years and features jaw-dropping displays from some of the most talented and technically gifted fireworks engineers in the world, takes place every Friday night […]

A critically endangered monkey that was stolen along with her baby from Blackpool Zoo earlier this year has given birth to healthy twins. The Cotton-top Tamarin, who is called Mamma, was one of five monkeys that were taken, following a break-in at the end of April. While four of the monkeys were returned to Blackpool […]

Thousands are expected to gather on Morecambe’s sea front as two Lancaster Bombers fly together for the first time in 50 years over Morecambe Bay on Sunday 7th September. The iconic aircraft will take to the skies and perform a fly past as a ‘special salute’ to all the veterans of the Bomber command and […]

A last-ditch bid at an auction has secured a rare bravery medal for Lancaster City Museum's collection. Staff at the museum are thrilled to have acquired the silver Edward Medal, awarded to Police Sergeant Thomas Coppard for his courage during the devastating White Lund munitions factory explosion of 1917. Rarer than the Victoria Cross, only […]

Celebrity jewellery designer Jade Jagger visited Towneley Hall, Burnley to present a national award to a t-ear-ific exhibition piece. The Chandelier of Lost Earrings, made from more than 3,500 single earrings donated by owners who have lost the other half of the pair, scooped a prestigious National Lottery award as the Best Art Project in […]

Work will soon start on improvements to Preston Station forecourt which will complement ongoing work to make the city centre more attractive. On Monday 1 September, the county council will begin work to improve the approach to the Railway Station, which will then be maintained by Virgin. The work will use the same materials as […]

The countdown is on to the big night – it’s your last chance to snap up wristbands for the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Festival Weekend. With just a week to  go until the big weekend starring Peter Kay, Little Mix, Texas, Pixie Lott, Rebecca Ferguson, Atomic Kitten and many, many more, the Switch-On arena will soon […]

A DJ from the legendary Hacienda nightclub in Manchester will be appearing at a special Q&A session in Morecambe, followed by a one-off party in the town's Winter Gardens. Mike Pickering, who signed James and the Happy Mondays to Factory Records, is the latest industry figure to take part in one of Creative Lancashire's Conversations […]

This year as part of VisitBlackpool’s Ride the Lights on Tuesday 26 August, LeftCoast is giving you and your bike the chance to take part in a game in which you’ll become a ‘Light Seeker’ in order to save the lights from being plunged into darkness. Created by Danish light artist and play expert Tine […]

WINNIE-THE-POOH’S 25 SIMPLE PLEASURES Quintessential England; The top 25 traditional family activities and days out revealed VisitEngland encourages families to experience life’s simple pleasures inspired by the tales of Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin Top 10 activities spark new classic style Winnie-the-Pooh illustrations Dining alfresco, negotiating mazes and camping all hark back to a ‘bygone age’ […]