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February 2010

• Ribble Valley on Country Tracks(Monday, 8th February 2010)
• New Lancashire Visitor Guide 2010(Monday, 8th February 2010)
• Bashall Barn Wins National Award(Friday, 5th February 2010)

January 2010

• National Theatre Live at The Dukes(Thursday, 28th January 2010)
• First Free Blue Plaque iPhone App(Wednesday, 27th January 2010)
• At the Edge ...(Friday, 15th January 2010)
• Work Begins on Major New Wetland and Woodland Visitor Attraction(Friday, 8th January 2010)
• Snow Glorious Snow!(Thursday, 7th January 2010)
• Get Over It(Tuesday, 5th January 2010)
• 21 Year Old Swan Returns(Monday, 4th January 2010)

December 2009

• Baby Otters this Christmas at WWT Martin Mere(Thursday, 17th December 2009)
• Morecambe: A Journey into the Life of Eric Morecambe(Thursday, 17th December 2009)

November 2009

• Major makeover to Wyre's Tourist Information Centres(Monday, 23rd November 2009)
• Jali Blackpool serves up exclusive AA rosette award for Fine Indian dining… (Friday, 20th November 2009)
• X Factor Jamie to Switch On Lights(Wednesday, 18th November 2009)
• Santa Specials(Wednesday, 18th November 2009)
• The results are in!(Monday, 2nd November 2009)

October 2009

• Blooming Marvellous(Thursday, 29th October 2009)
• The Eight Faces of Evil(Tuesday, 27th October 2009)
• Nutters Grave, Sheep Cheese and Singing to Cows(Monday, 26th October 2009)
• Peter Kay to Host Royal Variety in Blackpool(Friday, 23rd October 2009)
• EXTRA EXTRA: 6ft Baby Born in Blackpool(Wednesday, 21st October 2009)
• Hotpot Film Inspires Gold Blend Style Sequel(Tuesday, 20th October 2009)
• Sarah Entered Our Family Fun Prize Draw and Now She Will Be 'King' For The Day!(Thursday, 15th October 2009)
• Showzam! ‘10(Monday, 5th October 2009)
• Chipping Gets Gold(Friday, 2nd October 2009)

September 2009

• Celebrating The Best in the Northwest!(Monday, 28th September 2009)
• Secret #TASTY Event(Tuesday, 22nd September 2009)
• BLACKPOOL – Take a Fresh Look(Friday, 18th September 2009)
• The Tour of Britain visits Blackpool today!(Tuesday, 15th September 2009)
• TICKET INFORMATION UPDATE! Strictly Come Dancing Comes to Blackpool!(Tuesday, 15th September 2009)
• Watch Our Latest Blackpool Ad!(Wednesday, 9th September 2009)
• Lancaster Cathedral celebrates 150 years(Monday, 7th September 2009)

August 2009

• UDO World Street Dance Championships(Friday, 28th August 2009)
• Complete our survey - win a Flip(Thursday, 27th August 2009)
• 18th annual Guy’s Oyster Festival(Monday, 24th August 2009)
• Baby Beaver at WWT Martin Mere(Monday, 17th August 2009)
• TwiTrip to Blackpool – the verdict is in!(Monday, 17th August 2009)
• Pleasure Beach will be open today(Wednesday, 12th August 2009)
• Follow the Guardian's TwiTrip to Blackpool!(Wednesday, 12th August 2009)
• The Biggest Museum Award in Britain - vote now!(Tuesday, 11th August 2009)
• Summer Maze Attraction Opens at a Blackburn Farm(Friday, 7th August 2009)
• Alan Carr to Shine in Blackpool's Biggest Ever Illuminations Switch On Weekend!(Monday, 3rd August 2009)

July 2009

• Five Star to TV Star(Monday, 20th July 2009)
• Join in the 6th annual Pendle Walking Festival(Monday, 20th July 2009)
• Date Announced for FREE music event in Preston!(Friday, 17th July 2009)
• Blackpool launches UK’s first weather webcast (Wednesday, 15th July 2009)
• WWT Martin Mere launch new otter enclosure(Tuesday, 14th July 2009)
• Three Thrilling Weeks of Joseph at Blackpool’s Grand(Thursday, 9th July 2009)
• Lights, camera, action!(Wednesday, 8th July 2009)
• The Blackpool Breakfast Experience(Wednesday, 8th July 2009)
• Penguin Pool Opens with a Splash(Tuesday, 7th 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

• Ken Dodd Comes to Town(Thursday, 28th May 2009)
• The Eagles Have Landed(Thursday, 28th May 2009)
• Watch ducklings hatch at WWT Martin Mere!(Tuesday, 26th May 2009)
• Flamingo chick born at WWT Martin Mere(Tuesday, 26th May 2009)
• Blackpool – Take a Fresh Look - photographic competition(Friday, 22nd May 2009)
• Help to Set a World Record - Learn the Dance Here!(Friday, 22nd May 2009)
• Reach for the Stars at Lancaster Maritime Museum(Thursday, 21st May 2009)
• A triumphant Nigel serves up a Great British Menu(Thursday, 21st May 2009)
• Prizes Galore at World Record Picnic(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)
• Volunteers Required - Ricoh Women's British Open (Friday, 17th April 2009)
• Experts pick Lancashire for Britain’s Great Views(Friday, 17th April 2009)
• Enjoy A Fun-Packed Family Holiday In Blackpool And Lancashire This Spring and Summer(Tuesday, 14th April 2009)
• World Record Attempt for the Largest Dance Class(Tuesday, 14th April 2009)
• New Blackpool Attraction Opens(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)
• First 2009 Lancashire Hot Shots Evening Announced(Thursday, 12th March 2009)
• Exciting News about Croft Top Project(Thursday, 12th March 2009)
• Go karts helped launch new Pendle Visitor Guide (Monday, 9th March 2009)
• Kneps Farm Holiday Park Number One in the North West(Monday, 9th March 2009)
• Dancing with the Stars(Tuesday, 3rd March 2009)
• Time for a Tea Dance(Monday, 2nd March 2009)

February 2009

• See the Newly Restored Kings Head, Blackburn(Tuesday, 24th February 2009)
• Gino D'Acampo at the 12th Lancashire Food Festival(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)
• Mid Pennine Gallery Celebrates the Weavers' Triangle(Thursday, 11th December 2008)
• Shop in Peace at the Carmen Rose in Ribchester(Thursday, 11th December 2008)
• Baby Giraffe Celebrations at Blackpool Zoo(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)
• Lancashire publican named supreme sausage champion(Tuesday, 4th November 2008)
• The Burnley chef bringing Lancashire food to London(Tuesday, 4th November 2008)
• Food by Breda Murphy is the Best in Lancashire (Tuesday, 4th November 2008)
• Blackburn cafes receive Taste Lancashire awards(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)
• Green's Bistro scoops Restaurant of the Year(Friday, 17th October 2008)
• Lancashire Day 2007 at Kwizeen Restaurant (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

• Northcote Group reveals its appetite for growth(Wednesday, 27th August 2008)
• Third Pub for Ribble Valley Inns(Wednesday, 27th August 2008)
• The Crofters Hotel gains prestigious AA Rosette(Monday, 25th August 2008)
• Lancashire celebrates British Cheese Week(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)
• Top Stars join Top Gear for Big Lights Switch On(Tuesday, 12th August 2008)
• Charity golfers to sample Lancashire food on the course at Mytton Fold(Tuesday, 12th August 2008)
• Garstang is the Overall Regional Winner of the Northwest Market Towns Awards 2008(Monday, 11th August 2008)
• Barn Owls nest for first time in 16 years at WWT Martin Mere (Monday, 4th August 2008)
• Stanley Park is now waving its Green Flag(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)
• Elephants have an unforgettable birthday celebration(Friday, 4th July 2008)
• Nigel Haworth's Cookery Days - 9 November(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)
• Calling all Picnic Lovers - Barley Picnic Site shortlisted in Nationwide Awards(Monday, 14th April 2008)
• Nigel Haworth through to the next round on The Great British Menu(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

• Nigel Haworth on BBC's Great British Menu(Thursday, 20th March 2008)
• The 11th Lancashire Food Festival - Special Guests 'The Hairy Bikers'(Thursday, 20th March 2008)
• The Red Pump Inn a "special place" to visit(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)
• June opening for the Midland Hotel in Morecambe(Thursday, 24th January 2008)
• Seniors is the 3rd Best Chippy in the UK(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)