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BBC's Bang Goes The Theory at The Big Bang Fair Manchester

BBC's Bang Goes The Theory joins The Big Bang Fair this weekend at Manchester Central (formerly GMex)

BBC's Bang Goes The Theory at The Big Bang Fair Manchester
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Diana Vickers plays extra north-west gigs
(Fri 05/03)
Accrington singer Diana Vickers plays extra tour dates in May.... Read more

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Lancashire art projects dip into cash pot
(Tue 09/02)
Eight arts organisations in Lancashire are to receive nearly £24,000 in funding to help them develop a wide range of projects throughout the county. ... Read more

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AC/DC to headline Download Festival 2010
(Thu 28/01)
After much speculation DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL organisers have confirmed that the world’s greatest rock band AC/DC will be one of the headliners for this year’s festival, taking place at Donington Park 11-13 June.... Read more

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North West auditions for young stars in Guys and Dolls at The Lowry
(Sun 17/01)
The Company Music Theatre is in search of young people to audition for parts in their next theatrical production and continue the success of their most recent productions. ... Read more



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BBC's Bang Goes The Theory at The Big Bang Fair Manchester
(Thu 11/03)
BBC's Bang Goes The Theory joins The Big Bang Fair this weekend at Manchester Central (formerly GMex)

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Diana Vickers plays extra north-west gigs
(Fri 05/03)
Accrington singer Diana Vickers plays extra tour dates in May.

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Lancashire art projects dip into cash pot
(Tue 09/02)
Eight arts organisations in Lancashire are to receive nearly £24,000 in funding to help them develop a wide range of projects throughout the county.

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AC/DC to headline Download Festival 2010
(Thu 28/01)
After much speculation DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL organisers have confirmed that the world’s greatest rock band AC/DC will be one of the headliners for this year’s festival, taking place at Donington Park 11-13 June.

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North West auditions for young stars in Guys and Dolls at The Lowry
(Sun 17/01)
The Company Music Theatre is in search of young people to audition for parts in their next theatrical production and continue the success of their most recent productions.

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Experts warn of "Avatar" blues
(Tue 12/01)
Sci-fi film sensation Avatar is set to smash box office records but has plunged some fans into the depths of depression.

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You dance, you tube, you perform! Online dance competition LEAP 2010
(Tue 12/01)
Be part of the LEAP 2010 Year of Dance with a ‘You Tube’ competition to perform a dance piece in front of a sell-out theatre audience.

Museum of Lancashire to benefit from £2m upgrade
(Mon 21/12)
Seven interactive galleries along with new visitor facilities such as a shop, café and improved access for disabled people are just some of the new facilities that will be on offer at the Museum of Lancashire when an ex

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Short story prize on offer from Edge Hill University
(Fri 18/12)
Excitement is growing over the third Edge Hill Prize for the Short Story.

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Blackpool puts on a show for Royal Variety Performance
(Mon 07/12)
The resort's famous illuminations were due light the Queen's route to the Winter Gardens for the first Royal Variety Performance in the resort since 1955.

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Lancashire entries needed for "twin town" to Walt Disney Florida
(Thu 19/11)
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, is searching for a UK town, village or city to become its first official “twin town” and now is your last chance to nominate your home town and tell the world why it is so special

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Battle to save Preston's National Football Museum looks lost
(Thu 19/11)
Hopes of keeping Preston's National Football Museum appear to be fading away, after Museum bosses confirmed plans to open a new £8 million pound centre in Manchester.

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Labour MP To Visit Lancashire Development Centre
(Thu 19/11)
Labour MP for Preston Mark Hendrick will be visiting the Lancashire Global Education Centre (LGEC) on Friday 20 November.

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Gordon Ramsay faces backlash from animal welfare activists
(Thu 19/11)
Animal activitists have slammed TV celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay for promoting the French delicacy Foie Gras which is described as "a disease marketed as a delicacy".

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Pink to grace Bolton's Reebok Stadium
(Wed 04/11)
Pink will be performing at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday 12 June 2010 as part of her Funhouse Summer Carnival 2010 Tour.