Category: lancashire

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

Preston’s FamilyFest Celebrates the Armed Forces, 25th June

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A day of family-friendly fun has been lined up as Preston gets set to salute the Armed Forces at the Flag Market later this year. Armed Forces Day returns to the city on Saturday, June 25 when, in addition to the pomp and ceremony, an event for all the family has been organised. ‘Familyfest’ has …

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Take a tour of hidden Lancaster, 2 June

A walking tour of Lancaster is planned in June for anyone interested in finding out about the darker secrets of Lancaster’s criminal history. The ‘Lawless Lancaster’ walking tour will take place on Thursday 2 June. This tour will start at 10.30am at Lancaster Castle, and will finish at approximately 4.30pm at Lancaster Town Hall. It …

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Blackpool awarded it’s first ever Blue Flag

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Blackpool beach has been labelled amongst some of the best in the world after being awarded its first ever Blue Flag. The stretch of beach at Blackpool South has this morning been named in the list of Blue Flag beaches for 2016, putting it on a par with world-renowned sites in all four corners of …

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