Category: lancashire

News, posts and releases on Lancashire in the North West of England.

Blackpool’s ‘Silver surfers’ get online for the first time

Blackpool’s ‘silver surfers’ will be making their first waves in the online world as part of a set of special sessions taking place next week. ‘Get Online Week’ will see Blackpool Council host four free taster sessions to help people in town get used to using computers and the internet. For some, it will be …

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Help yourself to stay healthy this winter

Getting a flu jab could help vulnerable people stay healthy over the winter months. Lancashire County Council is urging people to get vaccinated and is offering advice to help people to stay well. In particular, they’re targeting people with long-term health conditions, people aged over 65, pregnant women and parents of children under seven. The …

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Two more stunning shows in Blackpool this weekend

Two more stunning interactive shows are coming to Blackpool’s “Brilliance” arches on Birley Street this weekend as part of the town’s new LightPool project. On Friday (October 9), expect selfies galore as visitors get the chance to have a picture of themselves projected onto a 360 degree animated light globe running from 7pm to 9.30pm. …

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