Lancashire Bloggin'

Following the recent announcement that Michelin-starred hotel and restaurant Northcote has been sold by The Stafford Collection, ownership has now passed to Silkstone Finance — the investment vehicle of Alf and Clare Ellis.

The eagerly anticipated Garstang Walking Festival is set to return next month, offering a fantastic opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the stunning landscapes of Garstang and its surroundings.

Preston Jazz Festival is returning this year with a total of 42 different free musical events and activities.

The search is on for portraits painted by a remarkable artist and pioneering inventor who lived and worked in Lancaster more than a century ago.

One of Preston’s favourite live music venues, 53 Degrees, is set to make a triumphant return in August 2025 after nearly a decade of closure.

Casting is announced today for the UK and Ireland tour of John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play. Following the hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End run earlier this year and a return three-month summer season this June, “the funniest show in town” (Daily Express) will embark on a major 10-month tour from 30 September 2025-July 2026. 

Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington is bringing his latest dance tour, Kai – Evolution, to Burnley Mechanics Theatre next month.

The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in Colne has been crowned ‘UK Blues Based Festival of the Year' at the prestigious 2025 UK Blues Awards, held on Wednesday evening at The Stables in Milton Keynes

A former band member of the English ska band the Selecter and keyboard player for the legendary Madness will perform at the 2025 Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in Colne this August.

The gang’s all here for an electrifying new co-production of Grease The Musical that will rock ‘n’ roll into Blackpool Grand Theatre this June…