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Next Lancashire Hotshot Evening Announced!(Thursday, 2nd July 2009)
As summer comes hurtling towards us July’s HotShot is at the Shireburn Arms Hotel in the picturesque village of Hurst Green, near Clitheroe.
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Circus Craft and Hobby Show at WWT Martin Mere(Monday, 22nd June 2009)
Roll up, roll up! You can get a flavor of ‘Circus at the Seaside’ at WWT Martin Mere on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June at the annual...
Winners Announced in 2009/10 Tourism Awards(Thursday, 11th June 2009)
The 2009/10 Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards was a celebration of innovation and creativity, with winners and finalists sharing the limelight...
visitLancashire.com Nominated for Web Award(Tuesday, 9th June 2009)
Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board are proud to have our consumer website visitlancashire.com nominated for TravelMole's 6th Annual...
Work begins on new otter display at WWT Martin Mere(Wednesday, 3rd June 2009)
Work has begun at WWT Martin Mere to create an Asian short-clawed otter enclosure.
Two Asian short-clawed otters will be released for the summer...
Nigel Haworth - Great British Menu winner!(Tuesday, 2nd June 2009)
Congratulations to our own Nigel Haworth from Northcote who was successful this year; winning the coveted main course place with his stupendous...
Don't Miss out on the next Lancashire Hotshot evening(Monday, 1st June 2009)
June sees us heading to the award winning Stanley House Hotel in Mellor where 24 year old sous chef Paul Gamble will be in charge of the kitchen for...
The Eagles Have Landed(Thursday, 28th May 2009)
Eagles have landed at an Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary near Preston for the first time since it opened 25 years ago.
This is the first time the...
Ken Dodd Comes to Town(Thursday, 28th May 2009)
Morecambe’s Platform venue is preparing to host one of its biggest shows ever, as the Ken Dodd Happiness Show comes to town. This will be the...
Archived News
July 2009
- Next Lancashire Hotshot Evening Announced!(Thursday, 2nd July 2009)
June 2009
- Circus Craft and Hobby Show at WWT Martin Mere(Monday, 22nd June 2009)
- Winners Announced in 2009/10 Tourism Awards(Thursday, 11th June 2009)
- visitLancashire.com Nominated for Web Award(Tuesday, 9th June 2009)
- Work begins on new otter display at WWT Martin Mere(Wednesday, 3rd June 2009)
- Nigel Haworth - Great British Menu winner!(Tuesday, 2nd June 2009)
- Don't Miss out on the next Lancashire Hotshot evening(Monday, 1st June 2009)
May 2009
- The Eagles Have Landed(Thursday, 28th May 2009)
- Ken Dodd Comes to Town(Thursday, 28th May 2009)
- Flamingo chick born at WWT Martin Mere(Tuesday, 26th May 2009)
- Watch ducklings hatch at WWT Martin Mere!(Tuesday, 26th May 2009)
- Help to Set a World Record - Learn the Dance Here!(Friday, 22nd May 2009)
- Blackpool – Take a Fresh Look - photographic competition(Friday, 22nd May 2009)
- Prizes Galore at World Record Picnic(Thursday, 21st May 2009)
- A triumphant Nigel serves up a Great British Menu(Thursday, 21st May 2009)
- Reach for the Stars at Lancaster Maritime Museum(Thursday, 21st May 2009)
- Je t'aime Blackpool!(Thursday, 14th May 2009)
- Complimentary Picnic Taster during May(Tuesday, 12th May 2009)
- Lancaster Maritime Museum joins the Museums at Night Campaign(Monday, 11th May 2009)
- Northcote’s Michelin Star Chef stars again in BBC2’s Great British Menu(Friday, 8th May 2009)
- Lancashire farm to host UK’s newest scare attraction(Thursday, 7th May 2009)
- May is Lancashire’s picnic month!(Friday, 1st May 2009)
April 2009
- Third Lancashire Hot Shots Evening Date Announced!(Wednesday, 29th April 2009)
- Green Tourism Business Scheme Awards(Thursday, 23rd April 2009)
- Camelot all set for 2009 season(Monday, 20th April 2009)
- Experts pick Lancashire for Britain’s Great Views(Friday, 17th April 2009)
- Volunteers Required - Ricoh Women's British Open (Friday, 17th April 2009)
- New Blackpool Attraction Opens(Tuesday, 14th April 2009)
- World Record Attempt for the Largest Dance Class(Tuesday, 14th April 2009)
- Enjoy A Fun-Packed Family Holiday In Blackpool And Lancashire This Spring and Summer(Tuesday, 14th April 2009)
- Ossy Mills Triumphs at UK Coach Awards 2009(Friday, 3rd April 2009)
- Second Lancashire Hot Shot for 2009!(Wednesday, 1st April 2009)
March 2009
- Blackpool International Airport - Number 1(Tuesday, 31st March 2009)
- Nigel Haworth to compete once again on BBC's Great British Menu(Monday, 30th March 2009)
- New exhibition kicks off Sir Tom Finney Day(Wednesday, 25th March 2009)
- British Tourism Week(Monday, 23rd March 2009)
- The Highwayman's chef scoops UK's Pub Chef of the Year(Tuesday, 17th March 2009)
- Exciting News about Croft Top Project(Thursday, 12th March 2009)
- First 2009 Lancashire Hot Shots Evening Announced(Thursday, 12th March 2009)
- Kneps Farm Holiday Park Number One in the North West(Monday, 9th March 2009)
- Go karts helped launch new Pendle Visitor Guide (Monday, 9th March 2009)
- Dancing with the Stars(Tuesday, 3rd March 2009)
- Time for a Tea Dance(Monday, 2nd March 2009)
February 2009
- Gino D'Acampo at the 12th Lancashire Food Festival(Tuesday, 24th February 2009)
- See the Newly Restored Kings Head, Blackburn(Tuesday, 24th February 2009)
- Blackpool Finalist for National Award(Monday, 23rd February 2009)
- Blackpool Finalist for National Award(Monday, 23rd February 2009)
- Sundays at Fresco Fresco(Friday, 20th February 2009)
- David Bellamy praises Wildlife Wonderland(Wednesday, 18th February 2009)
- Thousands of Crocuses Herald Start of New Season(Tuesday, 17th February 2009)
- Lancashire Farm Park Scoops National Award(Wednesday, 11th February 2009)
December 2008
- Baby's first Christmas at WWT Martin Mere(Thursday, 18th December 2008)
- Lancaster Cathedral Marquee of Excellence(Tuesday, 16th December 2008)
- Baby Giraffe Celebrations at Blackpool Zoo(Thursday, 11th December 2008)
- Shop in Peace at the Carmen Rose in Ribchester(Thursday, 11th December 2008)
- Mid Pennine Gallery Celebrates the Weavers' Triangle(Thursday, 11th December 2008)
- Taste Lancashire at BBC Good Food Show(Thursday, 4th December 2008)
- Caribbean Christmas at the Sandcastle Waterpark(Tuesday, 2nd December 2008)
November 2008
- The Parkers Arms Festive Christmas Market(Friday, 28th November 2008)
- Arkwright portrait at Preston's Harris Musuem(Monday, 24th November 2008)
- Panopticons put Pennine Lancashire on World stage(Tuesday, 18th November 2008)
- Lancashire Tea breaks two world records(Friday, 14th November 2008)
- Millstone at Mellor celebrates 2AA Rosettes(Thursday, 13th November 2008)
- Lancashire Scoops Top Awards at Tourism ‘Oscars’(Wednesday, 12th November 2008)
- Blackburn cafes receive Taste Lancashire awards(Tuesday, 4th November 2008)
- Food by Breda Murphy is the Best in Lancashire (Tuesday, 4th November 2008)
- The Burnley chef bringing Lancashire food to London(Tuesday, 4th November 2008)
- Lancashire publican named supreme sausage champion(Tuesday, 4th November 2008)
October 2008
- Hidden Gems in England’s Northwest by Stuart Maconie(Friday, 31st October 2008)
- Northcote voted best restaurant by Harden's(Tuesday, 21st October 2008)
- Lancashire Day 2007 at Kwizeen Restaurant (Friday, 17th October 2008)
- Green's Bistro scoops Restaurant of the Year(Friday, 17th October 2008)
- Higherford Mill receives a funding boost(Wednesday, 15th October 2008)
- National Food Markets Conference in Blackpool(Tuesday, 14th October 2008)
- Vote for Lancashire in the 2008 Coast Awards(Monday, 13th October 2008)
- Conservation Cookbook launched(Thursday, 9th October 2008)
- The Carmen Rose celebrates Producers' Month(Friday, 3rd October 2008)
- La Laconda(Thursday, 2nd October 2008)
September 2008
- World Fireworks Championships 2008 winners announced(Monday, 29th September 2008)
- Blackpool to make history with tower top weddings(Friday, 12th September 2008)
- Free Entry to Historic Sites - Heritage Open Days(Tuesday, 2nd September 2008)
- Blackpool Illuminations Best Ever Yet!(Monday, 1st September 2008)
August 2008
- Third Pub for Ribble Valley Inns(Wednesday, 27th August 2008)
- Northcote Group reveals its appetite for growth(Wednesday, 27th August 2008)
- Lancashire celebrates British Cheese Week(Monday, 25th August 2008)
- The Crofters Hotel gains prestigious AA Rosette(Monday, 25th August 2008)
- Michelin Guide welcomes three new Lancashire pubs(Saturday, 16th August 2008)
- Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food and Culture 2008 launch(Thursday, 14th August 2008)
- Charity golfers to sample Lancashire food on the course at Mytton Fold(Tuesday, 12th August 2008)
- Top Stars join Top Gear for Big Lights Switch On(Tuesday, 12th August 2008)
- Garstang is the Overall Regional Winner of the Northwest Market Towns Awards 2008(Monday, 11th August 2008)
- Stanley Park is now waving its Green Flag(Monday, 4th August 2008)
- Barn Owls nest for first time in 16 years at WWT Martin Mere (Monday, 4th August 2008)
July 2008
- Inn at Whitewell number 3 in the Telegraph's top 50 Summer Restaurants(Monday, 21st July 2008)
- Royal Lancs Show weekend is CANCELLED 2008(Friday, 18th July 2008)
- North West Fine Food Lovers Festival - Stonyhurst College, Hurst Green - August 2 and 3 - CANCELLED(Wednesday, 9th July 2008)
- Nigel Haworth's Cookery Days - 9 November(Friday, 4th July 2008)
- Elephants have an unforgettable birthday celebration(Friday, 4th July 2008)
June 2008
- Survey says… Lancashire hotpot is food most associated with the county(Thursday, 26th June 2008)
- Top Gear to Switch on 2008 Blackpool Illuminations(Friday, 20th June 2008)
- Winners announced in this year’s Tourism Awards(Wednesday, 18th June 2008)
- Third Pub for Ribble Valley Inns(Friday, 13th June 2008)
May 2008
- The Midland Morecambe reopens this Sunday 1st June 2008(Friday, 30th May 2008)
- Vote for your favourite local Lancashire food heros(Wednesday, 28th May 2008)
- Red Pump Inn's Newly Refurbished Restaurant(Tuesday, 13th May 2008)
April 2008
- Rural Rossendale Walking Festival offer some delicious walks(Monday, 28th April 2008)
- Nigel Haworth wins the 'War of the Roses'(Friday, 25th April 2008)
- Nigel Haworth through to the next round on The Great British Menu(Monday, 14th April 2008)
- Calling all Picnic Lovers - Barley Picnic Site shortlisted in Nationwide Awards(Monday, 14th April 2008)
- Undisputed British Champions - The Real Lancashire Black Pudding Co Ltd(Friday, 11th April 2008)
- Barton Grange opened its new Garden Centre (Monday, 7th April 2008)
- The Highwayman pub newcomer of the year - Good Food Guide(Wednesday, 2nd April 2008)
March 2008
- The Red Pump Inn a "special place" to visit(Thursday, 20th March 2008)
- The 11th Lancashire Food Festival - Special Guests 'The Hairy Bikers'(Thursday, 20th March 2008)
- Nigel Haworth on BBC's Great British Menu(Thursday, 20th March 2008)
- Coffee Roaster Scoops Top Award(Monday, 3rd March 2008)
February 2008
- Ribchester Pub recieves a Michelin award(Tuesday, 12th February 2008)
January 2008
- Blackpool chosen as host for National Veterans Day event(Wednesday, 30th January 2008)
- Seniors is the 3rd Best Chippy in the UK(Thursday, 24th January 2008)
- June opening for the Midland Hotel in Morecambe(Thursday, 24th January 2008)
- ITV's Wish You Were Here in Blackpool(Wednesday, 23rd January 2008)
- Harris Museum & Art Gallery shortlisted for prestigious Art Fund award(Friday, 11th January 2008)
- Singletons Dairy has created a new Lancashire butter (Thursday, 10th January 2008)
December 2007
- The Three Fishes in top five gastro pubs(Tuesday, 4th December 2007)
November 2007
- Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board at the BBC Good Food Show(Friday, 30th November 2007)
- Big Art in Burnley(Friday, 23rd November 2007)
- Seniors Fish Experience Wins Best North West Fish and Chip Shop(Friday, 16th November 2007)
- Pleasure Beach announces new attraction (Monday, 12th November 2007)
October 2007
- Three Fishes wins top prize(Thursday, 18th October 2007)
- Martin Mere Wetland Centre to host BBC Autumnwatch(Tuesday, 16th October 2007)
- Sunset Park wins best in the Northwest award(Thursday, 11th October 2007)
- World's largest Lancashire hotpot(Wednesday, 10th October 2007)
- Launch of Taste Lancashire 08(Thursday, 4th October 2007)
September 2007
- UK Rocket To Victory(Friday, 28th September 2007)
- The Three Fishes in Mitton named winner of AA Regional Food Award (Monday, 24th September 2007)
- Tourist Board Sees How Lancashire Food Works (Monday, 17th September 2007)
- All that glitters is gold for Pleasure Beach(Thursday, 13th September 2007)
- Loyd Grossman Patron of Taste Lancashire 08(Monday, 3rd September 2007)
August 2007
- David Tennant Lights Up A Galaxy of Stars at the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On(Thursday, 23rd August 2007)
- World Fireworks Championships, Blackpool 2007(Wednesday, 22nd August 2007)
July 2007
- Delight as Singing Ringing Tree wins national award(Tuesday, 10th July 2007)
- Lancashire Lasses win Gordon Ramsey's F Word(Saturday, 7th July 2007)
June 2007
- Tourism Award Winners 2007/08 Announced(Wednesday, 20th June 2007)
- Gino D'Acampo comes to Stonyhurst College(Friday, 8th June 2007)
- Tourism Awards to help Barnardo’s children enjoy Lancashire seaside holiday(Monday, 4th June 2007)
May 2007
- Major new collection unveiled at The National Football Museum, Preston (Thursday, 24th May 2007)
April 2007
- New organisation to lead food & drink sector in the Northwest(Thursday, 12th April 2007)
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