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The people of Morecambe Bay are being invited to witness the installation of over 600 beautiful silk wax-dyed pennants – each representing community stories inspired by the coastline.

Two exhibitions in two locations with one common thread take place in Lancaster this August.

It’s going to be a Summer of Fun at Affinity Lancashire these school holidays as they have some fantastic family friendly events taking place over the next few weeks. Even better, they are free!

The doors have opened on The Mall Blackburn’s new Waterstones store and the Gruffalo has confirmed he will be attending the official launch event on Saturday 5th August.

The Burnley Vintage & Performance Car Show is back in town later this year and the event organisers are on the lookout for exhibitors to take part.

Blackpool’s highly-acclaimed festival of light and art is returning over October half-term with an extraordinary programme of free entertainment.

From drainpipe wetlands to bogs in backyards, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) is calling on residents across Lancashire to make room for nature by creating a network of watery habitats to help wildlife in the region.

Producers, Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce that multi-platinum Australian recording artist Emily Williams will star as Rachel Marron in the award-winning international smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD, from Tuesday 12 September 2023 at the Liverpool Empire. www.thebodyguardmusical.com.

The world-famous Blackpool Tower hosted a very special visitor – of the “Royal” variety - this morning – His Majesty The King!

A tiny pair of endangered red panda cubs have been born at Blackpool Zoo just ahead of their mum’s 4th birthday today (Wednesday 26th July).