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Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months to provide an invaluable boost to the resort’s tourism season.

Blackpool Zoo is set to reopen to members and the public before the end of June.

The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside believes some of the vandalism and litter problems on its reserves are caused by people not realising the importance of these special areas.

The successful “Lock Down Live” Sunday night virtual gigs are taking on a whole new style this weekend, with a live half hour of swing!

Top Northwest retail sites Ena Mill in Atherton and Courtyard at Tarleton in Lancashire are set to re-open their doors to shoppers from Monday 15th June from 10.00 am.   

Conservation charity WWT has announced it is to re-open its Martin Mere Wetland Centre on Wednesday, June 10. 

Moorland fires are devastating wildlife during the nesting season according the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside.

Following the easing of government restrictions, The Mall Blackburn will be operating under normal trading hours from Monday 15^th June. 

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.