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Everyone loves it when summer waves its magic wand; making school disappear, and laying out an enchanted trail to the long summer holidays.

Top international and British cycling teams are gearing up for the Fort Vale Colne Grand Prix on Tuesday 16 July.

Holidaymakers were left open-mouthed in astonishment…when they spotted a mermaid washed up on Blackpool beach.

Are your looks Beyoncé-esque? Has someone ever done a double take? Are you mistaken for Ronaldo, on and off the pitch? Perhaps your selfies give the Kardashians a run for their money or you’re frequently told that you sparkle like Meghan Markle.

The highly anticipated Theatre in the Park is returning to Chorley for another year with performances of the much-loved Romeo and Juliet and Wuthering Heights in Astley Park’s Walled Garden this August.

New life is to be breathed into buildings at one of Rossendale’s iconic tourism locations thanks to a £1.7million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.

Blackpool Council has today been allocated £4 Million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the development of the Blackpool Museum Project.

Super-talented singer-songwriter Becky Hill has joined the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On line-up.

Blackpool’s free family festival will return on Saturday 6th of July for a day of fantastic arts activities, performance and storytelling. 

A stunning once in a lifetime line-up of world-renowned Northern Soul and Motown artists are set to perform at the UK’s biggest International Soul Festival from 12-14th June 2020.