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A painting competition with a difference will be coming to Blackburn on Saturday (30 May).

Management at The Mall Blackburn have paid tribute to staff that have worked tirelessly to ensure that the centre remained partially open throughout the Covid-19 crisis to enable the local community to benefit from the services of the essential retailers. 

Organisers of the award-winning Chorley Flower Show have taken the decision to cancel this year’s event.

Blackpool Grand Theatre, like many arts organisations across the world, has been busy moving hundreds of touring shows into a new Autumn/Winter 2020 season.

Chorley Council have announced that two of their popular annual events are to be cancelled due to the current coronavirus crisis.

From Wednesday 13 May the Government is allowing people to “exercise outside as many times each day as they wish” and stating that “people may drive to outdoor open spaces irrespective of distance, so long as they respect social distancing guidance while they are there”.

Blackpool’s annual summer air show has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Northern Food and Drink Virtual Festival is a brand new event  to support and showcase Northern producers, distributors and some of the great Chefs within the region in these difficult times. 

A bride-and-groom-to-be from Lancaster have received a special delivery to mark their planned nuptials, thanks to the head chef and wedding co-ordinator at a local hotel.

Dog owners are being asked to keep their pets under control during the nesting season.