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The incredible women of Winckley Square who left their mark on Preston
Preston
The woman have been recognised by the work of local historians
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The Preston butchers who have gone from being at the bottom to the very top
Preston
After 40 years in the business, the butchers have become a household name in the city.
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Preston's Avenham and Miller Park fountain drained, fenced off and closed for weeks
Preston
The fountain won't be open for the rest of the month
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Three Lancashire theatres on 'at risk' register for 2023 despite Levelling Up funding
Morecambe
The Morecambe Winter Gardens and Burnley Empire have been noted as making considerable progress, but still remain of concern to the Theatres Trust
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Work starts on massive £1.7m Blackpool Winter Gardens' bar renovation
Blackpool Winter Gardens
The complex's famous Galleon Bar is one of the first areas to be transformed
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Weird 'rocket' standing in Nelson town centre is much more than just a sculpture
Nelson
The striking rocket-like sculpture in Nelson town centre is a real talking point
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Blackpool tram history buffs wanted for memories and knowledge of old routes
Blackpool
Volunteers at Tramtown, the home of Blackpool’s heritage trams, are seeking experts
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Lancashire's hidden castle ruins on the edge of a beautiful reservoir
Things to do in Lancashire
The ruins are a replica of a castle that originated in Liverpool
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Nine hidden gem tourism spots in and around Lancashire
Things to do in Lancashire
There is a world out there right on your doorstep that is just waiting to be explored
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'Haunted' Lancashire hall to welcome spooky performance of A Christmas Carol
Preston
“People do feel something - especially the clairvoyants," says a member of staff at the Lancashire hall said to have been the haunt of tragic star-crossed lovers, priests, witches and even Charles Dickens
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Kym Marsh 'living the dream' as show makes 'amazing' return
Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing duo Kym Marsh and dance partner Graziano Di Prima are thrilled to have made it to the prestigious Blackpool week
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Race to save Preston's The Ferret after special status expires
Preston
£150,000 is needed to buy the building that is home to The Ferret
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Clitheroe Food Festival return confirmed and when it'll take place
Clitheroe
Ribble Valley Borough Council will pay costs associated with the food festival once again
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Museum trust bids for cash towards Pendle Hill villages 'then and now' photography exhibition
Pendle
"The project will give insight to how villages in Pendle looked and how they look now. It will encourage more people to learn the history of where they are now living and give an insight into the past for visitors to the area"
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We went on the hunt for the 'Borrowdale Banksy' stone ring that has popped up in the Lake District
Lake District
The mysterious stone rings have been appearing at beauty spots in the Lakes for the last couple of years
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The beautiful places in Lancashire that inspired some of the world's most famous poets
Lancashire
From gorgeous lines about the Crook O' Lune near Lancaster to cheeky limericks about Ormskirk, our region has been fertile ground for poets for centuries
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BBC Strictly Come Dancing Blackpool tickets as show returns to Tower Ballroom
Blackpool Tower
There are only a limited number of seats and the demand is huge for tickets
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Lenny Henry, Paul O'Grady and Anton Du Beke heading to Blackpool festival and times you can see them
Blackpool Winter Gardens
A host of celebrity authors will be at the event in the Winter Gardens
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Meet the man single-handedly bringing back life to Morecambe's Queen's Markets in a bid to support future generations
Morecambe
For the last seven years, Nick Smith has been refurbishing Queen's Markets on Victoria Street after buying the premises for £50,000 at an auction in 2015
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World Gravy Wrestling Championships returns and it's still not too late to take part
Gravy Wrestling Championships
One of Lancashire's premiere attractions
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World-renowned artist to bring 'thought-provoking and challenging' exhibition to Rawtenstall
Things to do in Lancashire
Aideen Barry's work will occupy the galleries at the museum in Whitaker Park
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Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery set to get replacement roof after being allowed to deteriorate
Blackburn
On Thursday the executive board of Blackburn with Darwen Council will be asked to authorise the works
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How Ulverston's Laurel and Hardy Museum started in a fan's tiny spare room
Cumbria
The museum dedicated to the comedy duo is currently located in Ulverston - Laurel's hometown
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Kendal Calling 2022 banned items that you cannot bring into the arena or campsite
Kendal Calling
From alcohol to flares to selfie sticks, the festival has clear rules for what is permitted in the site but there are slightly different stipulations for the arena and campsite
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Thrillseekers offered 'final lap' on iconic Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort ride closing for good
The Grand Prix ride first opened in 1960 and has been a family favourite ever since
First look inside SHEIN pop-up shop opening near Lancashire today
In The News
The store is sure to be extremely popular this weekend
Blackpool Pleasure Beach fans are only just realising how to get free tickets
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The Pleasure Beach has shared details of the offer, with families responding to say they were unaware it existed
Eerie Accrington pub frozen in time after suddenly calling last orders years ago
Accrington
"I live near this pub and it’s such a shame it’s being left to rot its a wonderful building so sad"
Couple's horror after opening up McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder burger
Southport
The raging mum rang the Southport store to complain and was offered a replacement meal, which she refused
Asda
Asda, Tesco, Co-op, M&S and Waitrose 'do not eat' warnings over ice cream and pies
Customers have been warned by the Food Standards Agency over a range of items found in popular supermarkets
Thrillseekers offered 'final lap' on iconic Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort ride closing for good
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The Grand Prix ride first opened in 1960 and has been a family favourite ever since
First look inside SHEIN pop-up shop opening near Lancashire today
In The News
The store is sure to be extremely popular this weekend
The cinema hidden down an alleyway where visitors scribble ideas for films they'd like to see
Southport
As well as classics they also show more recent but perhaps little known films and it's that mix that draws such a loyal crowd
Preston's Spud Brothers keep winning rave reviews as jacket potato frenzy soars
Preston
"I didn't think I'd be this giddy over it"
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Thrillseekers offered 'final lap' on iconic Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort ride closing for good
The Grand Prix ride first opened in 1960 and has been a family favourite ever since
Britain's richest man is from Preston, and he's so secretive his own receptionist doesn't know who he is
Preston
Michael Platt is worth an eye-watering £14.3bn
There were signs he was struggling but he'd always say 'I'm alright'
Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University student Nina Smith found out her brother Will had died two weeks before her course started
First look inside SHEIN pop-up shop opening near Lancashire today
In The News
The store is sure to be extremely popular this weekend
Couple 'beyond livid' after being slapped with £57k British Gas bill for one-bedroom home
Your Money
"Sometimes they say we owe them and sometimes they say they owe us"
Rossendale
Red carpet to roll out in Rossendale for film telling story of three army veterans
It tells the story of veterans Darren Horsnell, Steven Butterworth and Dave Joddrell and how creativity has helped them to transition from military to civilian life
Accrington furniture manufacturer goes head-to-head with some of the best in the business
Accrington
"As a business, we don’t set out to win awards, but I am proud that the hard work and dedication of our people have been externally recognised"
Starbucks on its way to Great Harwood despite 13 objections from residents
Hyndburn
The objectors say there is already an issue with anti-social car cruising
Asda, Tesco, Co-op, M&S and Waitrose 'do not eat' warnings over ice cream and pies
Asda
Customers have been warned by the Food Standards Agency over a range of items found in popular supermarkets
Abuser spared jail after tearing off wife's false lashes and dragging her through car window
Courts
Liam Hardman has been told to do a course to address his 'deficits' in thinking