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Darwen's very own trainer legend who counts Roy Keane and Liam Gallagher among his fans
Darwen
Darrener Gary Aspden created the adidas Spezial range 10 years ago
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The story behind the poem that has appeared on the side of Nelson Library
Nelson
Ajaz Qureshi's poem, The Weaving Shuttle, has been plastered across the front of the library
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Oscar glory for ex-Blackburn schoolgirl after amazing work on Emma Stone film Poor Things
Blackburn
"Congratulations to former student Holly Waddington on receiving an Oscar for Best Costume Design at this year’s Academy Awards"
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Rapper Skepta coming to Manchester for his debut film
Arts & Culture
The production is set to act as an origin story for a wider cinematic universe that will centre around the young anti-hero operating as a Hitman.
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Big reveal for Preston's Harris Museum as external 'facelift' will finally be shown to public
Preston
The scaffolding is being gradually dismantled over the next fortnight
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Luxurious Morecambe Bay fireworks display that'll cost you £400 to watch from iconic train
Bonfire Night in Lancashire
The Northern Belle, which was once part of the iconic Orient Express group is coming to the area just after bonfire night for a special display.
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Carlisle's The Sands Centre cancels 'vast majority' of shows until 2025 after RAAC discovery
Carlisle
It comes as a huge blow following the discovery of RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete)
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Strictly Come Dancing's best Blackpool moments and most iconic dance routines
Blackpool
Look back at some of the best moments and most iconic dance routines to take place in the famous Tower Ballroom over the years
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Oswaldtwistle residents asked to weigh in on future of closed-down arts centre
Oswaldtwistle
The online survey is currently open
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Fascinating images of Lancashire and Cumbria in times gone by given digital treatment
Preston
The vast archive features pictures taken between 1895 and 1965 across the North West
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Booths to host community flower show championing the best of the local community
Booths
In the spirit of a traditional flower and produce show, there are 13 floral installations
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Rawtenstall goes again as it gears up for Britain in Bloom
Rawtenstall
Civic Pride Rossendale is behind the bid
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Preston's lost music venue that played host to The 1975, Courteeners, and Kasabian
Preston
Almost a decade after it closed, we're taking a look back at some of the biggest artists that played at Preston's 53 Degrees
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Preston Weekender headline acts confirmed with CBeebies star, RuPaul icon and Abba tribute set for the stage
Preston
The event will take place later this year
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Full food and drink price list at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena for Eurovision 2023 including snacks, hot food, alcohol and soft drinks
In The News
A pint of lager will cost you £6.50 at the Arena while a chocolate grab bag is priced at £3.70
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Public puts its support behind Morecambe's The Platform venue after its saved from closure
Morecambe
Lancaster City Council is holding talks with various parties about potential options for the future regarding The Platform
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Inside Preston's hidden 1800s theatre that's being kept alive by an 'army of volunteers'
Preston
Tucked away down a quiet side street, Preston Playhouse feels like a different world to the hustle and bustle of Friargate
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Theatre-goer 'screams' over performance as police called to hit musical The Bodyguard
Greater Manchester News
The show was reportedly halted after audience members repeatedly sang over the performance
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'Mini riot' breaks out and police called to The Bodyguard musical after audience sings too loud
Greater Manchester News
Pictures shared on Twitter show several police vehicles outside the Palace Theatre in Manchester
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Plans for Blackpool's £1.6m Tramtown Museum lodged as team holds its breath
Blackpool
Plans have been lodged with council planners for the brand new Blackpool Tramtown museum
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Review: Mamma Mia! at Blackpool's Winter Gardens
Arts & Culture
We watched Mamma Mia the musical in Blackpool and it was a night of pure, unadulterated joy
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Lytham Festival bosses address concerns over licencing issue as crowds for 2023 expected to swell to 24k
Lytham Festival
Live Nation has requested permission to change its licence for this year's event
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Save The Ferret campaign hits huge £545k fundraising target as beloved Preston venue moves step closer to safety
Preston
Public donations and a loan from Preston City Council have gone a long way to securing the venue's future
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West End star heads back to Blackpool for Titanic: The Musical - but first, ice cream
Blackpool
Lucie-Mae Sumner returns to the Fylde Coast to perform in Titanic the Musical at Blackpool Grand
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Glamping site in the Lancashire countryside with cosy pods, hot tubs and a chippy van
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing and Camping is just 15 minutes from Blackpool and is proving popular with mums and dads
Co-op Live slammed for 'taking advantage' as it charges £25 for parking
Traffic and Travel
The arena has only one official car park and parking spots must be pre-booked online ahead of an event
'A coach to Blackpool for less than a fiver led me to uncover the hidden gems'
Blackpool
"It’s got everything you could want from a coastal resort: piers, a world-famous tower, huge beaches, arcades...the list goes on"
Alton Towers launches £11 ticket deal for parents and kids
In The News
The theme park has brought back a deal that will save families and thrill-seekers a considerable amount of money this summer
BBC Radio 2 in the Park is heading to Preston as dates confirmed
BBC
The two-day event will take place at Moor Park and feature music from some of the world’s biggest stars
In The News
Starbucks brings back discontinued fan favourite item tomorrow at 1,100 stores
Very Berry Hibiscus Refresha is making a return - three years after the drink was axed from the coffee chain's menu
Co-op Live slammed for 'taking advantage' as it charges £25 for parking
Traffic and Travel
The arena has only one official car park and parking spots must be pre-booked online ahead of an event
Families needed for quiet pond dipping sessions at Martin Mere wetland centre
Burscough
Martin Mere wetland centre is trialling the sessions this weekend for adults and children with neuro-divergence or different needs
28 pictures from when BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend and Rihanna came to Preston in 2007
Preston
Rihanna, the Gossip, Mark Ronson, MIA, Kaiser Chiefs and Scissor Sisters all played
'There was a big buzz': After 17 years, the BBC is back in Preston and music lovers can't wait
Preston
Radio 1's Big Weekend chose Preston for its location in in 2007, after nearly two decades the broadcaster will return with Radio 2 in the Park
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Coleen Nolan supported by fans as she admits 'you'd be ashamed of me'
"I cried and I was like 'I can't go on'"
CCTV appeal after autistic student's laptop stolen from hospital day before exam
Morecambe
Officers said the laptop contained all their coursework and revision notes and the theft has caused 'significant distress and upset'
'We never want to leave the UK again after going on holiday and getting stuck in Dubai'
Manchester Airport
Alison Shah and Richard Kay decided to take matters into their own hands after being told they faced a 12-day wait for a flight home
Blackpool school statement as arrest made following 'paedophile hunters' online sting
Blackpool
Police confirmed a 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual grooming
'As a traffic officer I've seen it all and there are 7 things drivers really shouldn't do'
Traffic and Travel
"People can get confused about the powers that we have"
Weather
'I'm a GP - wear wrap sunglasses and quarantine teddies to survive pollen bomb'
Pollen levels are set to be high all this week - leaving millions of Brits with itchy eyes and runny noses
Sue Radford issues 22 Kids and Counting series update after Florida return
The Radford Family
"We are on the final push now to finish the series off"
Tragedy as man dies after motorbike crashes into lamppost near restaurant
Traffic and Travel
Police said the rider became 'unseated' and landed in a nearby car park
Blackpool school statement as arrest made following 'paedophile hunters' online sting
Blackpool
Police confirmed a 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual grooming
Martin Lewis warns Barclays customers to act now or face paying double
Martin Lewis
The Money Saving Expert said the 'devious and dangerous' rate change could see people potentially be charged £955 more