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Showtown & Blackpool Council are proud to announce the acquisition of the Charlie Cairoli Collection, an invaluable assemblage celebrating the legacy of laughter from one of the 20th century’s most iconic clowns. This collection fills key gaps in Blackpool’s story and highlights its local and national significance in the evolution of British popular culture. Now […]

Wyre Council has announced the finalists for the annual Wyre Business Awards 2024, with almost 40 standout businesses now progressing to the next stage of the prestigious awards across 14 individual categories. The finalists will now await the awards ceremony, taking place at Marine Hall in Fleetwood on Tuesday 12 November where the worthy winners […]

Eden Project Morecambe has been further strengthened following the release of an additional £2.5million for the development of the new world-class destination. It brings to £5million the development money that has been made available to date as part of the £50million investment designated to the project by the UK Government. The availability of the funds […]

Marketing Lancashire, organisers of the only county-wide tourism and hospitality awards, is delighted to launch the new Taste Lancashire Producer Awards in partnership with Booths; Lancashire’s family-owned grocers who have been selling top quality produce since 1847.    The new Taste Lancashire Producer Awards will run alongside the Lancashire Tourism Awards and the Taste Lancashire […]

From the depths of darkness emerges an unforgettable week of films and events focused around all things horror. From the 23rd – 31st October, this unmissable event promises to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of horror films, live events, talks, crafts, and more. Delve into our programme of new horror gems including the highly […]

Red Rose Holdings joins Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone Patron network. This partnership highlights Red Rose Holdings’ commitment to supporting the local community and investing in the next generation of young people in the local area.  Red Rose Holdings is the parent company of a diverse range of businesses, including development and construction, leisure, education, […]

Pendle Leisure Trust are pleased to announce their newly refurbished gym at Pendle Wavelengths is now open and is considered to be the best in Pendle. The gym at Pendle Wavelengths, Nelson which is operated by Pendle Leisure Trust on behalf of Pendle Borough Council has recently had a refit and now features some of […]

Pioneer Place, the £23 million leisure complex in Burnley town centre, has been shortlisted in the Lancashire Property Awards 2024. It has made the cut in the Commercial Development of the Year category, after judges were impressed with the tenacity of all partners involved to get this over the line, especially as the pandemic brought […]

Now one of the UK’s biggest city centre music festivals, boasting more than 500 shows, the 14th Lancaster Music Festival takes place from October 10-13. Such is the brilliant opportunity the festival provides to get lost in music that it was awarded Lancaster BID’s 2023 Visitor Attraction/ Event of the Year. By popular demand, this year’s […]

The annual event, A Taste of Leyland was back with a bang on Saturday 21 September which saw Leyland Town Centre come alive with the best of the borough’s food and drink offerings. The event saw fantastic food and drink traders in addition to our regular Leyland Town Centre businesses and market along with a […]

Get ready to dust off those flares, iron out your best polyester shirts, and lace up your platform shoes, as Colne takes a journey back in time to one of the most iconic decades in history! This September, Colne will be transformed into a hub of all things retro, as we proudly present the Colne 70s […]

Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake and Simple Minds and Texas will all headline TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2025. The multi-award-winning global pop and rock icons are the first headliners to be announced as the North West’s largest live music festival prepares to return for five memorable nights. Details of the two remaining headliners and special guests will be revealed soon. TK Maxx […]