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LANCASHIRE County Council's museums and libraries are helping people to discover what life was like during WW1.  From Monday, July 28 to Tuesday, August 12, a series of fascinating events will explore the lives of local WW1 families, using everyday items such as food and clothing to illustrate the contrast between life today and the […]

It’s 50 years this month since ‘House Of The Rising Sun’ shot to number one in the UK charts…. ….and 50 years on, at the 25th Anniversary of The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival, the singer of this iconic song will be making a very rare live appearance. Eric Burdon and The Animals will […]

Blackpool Zoo’s family of orangutans are back after a complete £1million transformation of their home. Orangutan Outlook was officially opened by the Mayor of Blackpool, Councillor Valerie Haynes along with Marketing Lancashire’s Chief Executive, Ruth Connor, on Thursday 24th July. Vicky and her daughters, Cherie and Summer, along with resident male Ramon, have spent 18 months […]

People are being invited to attend a special event of remembrance to commemorate the sacrifice made by more than 4,000 Burnley and Padiham soldiers during the First World War.  The memorial will be held at Towneley Hall, Burnley in the evening of Monday 4th August and marks the moment Britain declared war with Germany. The event […]

International smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! has broken box office history with more than £2million in ticket sales in just six weeks. The figure, released today, makes MAMMA MIA! Blackpool’s highest ever grossing show. It is more than 10 years since Blackpool hosted a full Summer Season but with the MAMMA MIA! International Tour in […]

Latest government figures show that foreign investment in Lancashire secured almost 2,000 new and safeguarded jobs in Lancashire in 2013/14.  The figures, from UK Trade & Investment, the government department encouraging inward investment and helping UK firms trade overseas, show that there were a total of 27 successful Foreign Direct Investment projects in Lancashire in […]

Bosses at Lancashire County Council have approved detailed plans for a £12 million programme to improve the M65 from junction 6 at Whitebirk to junction 14 at Colne.  The £233m Growth Deal with central government, announced last week, identified £8m million for the scheme from the Local Growth Fund, to be delivered over three years […]

An environmentally conscious events venue is in line to win a top Goldstar Award from Green Tourism for its commitment to sustainability. The Wellbeing Farm in Edgeworth has been shortlisted for the category of Best Conference / Events Venue and is among 60 UK finalists drawn from a total of more than 2,400 contenders whittled down […]

In August, Lytham Hall is the stunning location for a fabulous classic car show that’s not to be missed. If the revving engine of a vintage vehicle sets your heart racing and the glint of a beautifully waxed bonnet catches your eye, then Lytham Hall is the place to be, as this glorious parade of […]

Supernatural Events is back with its thrilling and chilling Blackpool Ghost Walks this Summer. Throughout the holiday period join Haunted Blackpool author Stephen Mercer on a spooky stroll to learn of the town’s history, heritage and of course its hauntings! Blackpool Ghost Walks take place from Friday 25th July to Sunday 26th October and your […]

Work will start on Monday 28 July on a £500,000 scheme to improve the roads and infrastructure around Deepdale Retail Park on Blackpool Road, Preston. More units are being added to the existing retail park which could lead to an increase in traffic in the area. The improvements were part of the planning conditions for […]

Get out this bank holiday to the Great British Food Festival at stunning Stonyhurst College On the August Bank Holiday Weekend, 23, 24th & 25th, the stunning historic college of Stonyhurst College nr Clitheroe, Lancashire, hosts the Great British Food Festival. The recipe for the weekend, well take over 80 top local producers, a big […]