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

Lancashire Campaigns Reach Award Finals

TWO CAMPAIGNS run by Lancashire County Council are in the finals for this year’s prestigious Municipal Journal annual awards. The first, Beyond All Limits, is a tongue-in-cheek spy thriller championing the abilities of young people with disabilities. Made by a team of eight young film-makers who were frustrated by the way issues around disabilities were communicated, …

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Blackpool’s New Illuminations Festival Revealed

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The first details of Blackpool’s new Illuminations Switch-On Festival Weekend are revealed. Singing star Rebecca Ferguson is set to headline the closing night finale – and it has also been announced that weekend-long festival passes will go on sale for just £20 per adult. Visit Blackpool has announced that the event, which will be staged …

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Lancashire search for young music stars

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Do you have what it takes to be in a band or youth orchestra? Lancashire Music Service are holding three open days for young musicians interested in joining the county bands and orchestras. The open days take place on Saturday 7 June, Saturday 21 June and Saturday 22 June. They’re open to any young person in the …

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