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The 2024 Lancaster Playwriting Prize is focusing this year on young writers from two age brackets 12-15 & 16-18 years old. The competition is open to applicants living or learning in Lancashire and who must have reached their 12th Birthday / must not have reached their 19th Birthday by the date of the submission deadline […]

The sun bathed Darwen Market Square in warmth and radiance last Saturday, setting the stage for the much-anticipated Darwen Artisan Market. The event resonated with an invigorating sense of community spirit as residents and visitors came together to celebrate the thriving artistry and creativity that defines Darwen. This extraordinary market showcased the talents of local […]

The Seaside Heritage Network is delighted to announce its inaugural Bucket and Spade List, the Top Ten favourite seaside places and experiences as voted for by members of the public. 1. Saltburn Cliff Tramway, Saltburn-by-the-Sea 2. Blackpool Tower 3. Morecambe Winter Gardens 4. Silcock’s Carousel, Southport 5. Donkey Rides, Weymouth 6. Papa’s Fish & Chips, […]

Thought provoking creative work produced by students at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are now on display at a free exhibition in Preston. UCLan’s Master of Arts (MA) Degree Show exhibition can be found throughout its campus and features the creations of more than 80 skilled designers who are enrolled in postgraduate courses such […]

Whalley-based LANX is very proud to to be the official Formal Footwear Provider to The Welsh Rugby Union Senior Men’s and Senior Women’s teams. As part of a three-year partnership the WRU senior players and staff will be wearing LANX shoes post match and to formal team occasions. Wales’ senior representative sides will be putting […]

University’s strengths in dance, research, community participation, equality, diversity, and inclusion all celebrated after making it onto shortlists for the ‘Oscars of higher education’   The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is today celebrating having been shortlisted in three categories for the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023. Now in its nineteenth year and widely […]

Preston is flying high for its popular nightlife and culture after once again receiving the Purple Flag accreditation. Purple Flag, similar to the Blue Flags scheme for beaches, aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres around the world between the hours of 5pm to 5am. This national award […]

VisitEngland has today Tuesday 5 September announced the 100 winners of this year’s ROSE Award. The ROSE Awards recognise the accommodation providers across England who give visitors the best customer experience. They celebrate the establishments, irrespective of their star rating, style or type of accommodation, where the owners, management and employees provide world-class service to […]

The September sun shone, the tide was in, and record crowds came to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Vintage by the Sea in Morecambe. Organisers of this popular event couldn’t have wished for a better weekend which brought back memories of Morecambe in its heyday when visitors packed the Promenade, beach, pubs, cafes, shops and most […]

Dr Rick Peterson will take Bowland back to the Stone Age with this year’s 12th Lord of Bowland Lecture on the evening of Tuesday 3rd October 2023. Since 2011, archaeologists from the University of Central Lancashire have been excavating around New Laund Hill at Whitewell in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. With the […]

Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor brought a sprinkling of stardust to Blackpool’s Golden Mile when she switched on the famous Blackpool Illuminations. Sophie, one of the nation’s best-loved pop stars, performed a medley of her favourite songs including her classic hit, Murder On The Dancefloor, before pulling the switch to trigger a four-month Illuminations season. She now […]

Formed in 1973 to save the historic gem Blackpool Grand Theatre from demolition, the first ‘Friends’ were literally hands-on painting dressing rooms, repairing holes to the ceiling, and getting the theatre into better shape. Critical funds were raised in many ways over the coming years, including midnight matinees; all part of the bid to save […]