Amadou & Mariam bring the heat and Afro-blues to Manchester
(Thu 09 Jul 2009 11:11)
My image of world music as fusty and enjoyed by Guardian-reading teachers and bike riding do-gooders was shattered that night as we witnessed a vibrant performance by a charming, talented couple in love
Now you can see the wood for the fees!
(Wed 08 Jul 2009 19:30)
Landowners and farmers in Lancashire can now take advantage of attractive new rates for grants to help boost their woodland areas.
Night Jack blogger unmasked as Lancs cop
(Wed 17 Jun 2009 11:21)
No further action will be taken against a Lancashire policeman who was unmasked after targeting the force and Government ministers in an anonymous online blog, police said.
Big Lunch Street Party's on the menu!
(Mon 15 Jun 2009 12:14)
"Big Lunch" organisers are being advised on how to arrange a road closure for street party events across Lancashire next month.
Lowry masterpiece to go under hammer at Bonhams
(Wed 10 Jun 2009 17:39)
A Lowry masterpiece - with not a single matchstick man, cat or dog in sight - is to be auctioned and is expected to fetch a high price.
Southport treated to the treasures of the Alps
(Thu 14 May 2009 14:01)
A flavour of the world famous Chelsea Flower Show will come to Southport this Saturday
Northern Soul DJ's life documented in new book
(Tue 12 May 2009 11:38)
An East Lancashire DJ who shared a bill with The Supremes and Edwin Starr during his career has been chronicled in print.
Tompkinson returns home with hit comedy 'Sign of the Times'
(Tue 12 May 2009 10:44)
Lancashire's very own Stephen Tompkinson was welcomed home with open arms inside the Blackpool Grand Theatre for his latest role in Sign of the Times.
Britweek Hollywood feature - Ash Baron-Cohen
(Wed 06 May 2009 13:45)
Many will recognise him as the first cousin of Borat and Ali G star Sacha Baron-Cohen - but Ash is a silver screen talent in his own right and has two prestigious Hollywood projects underway this summer.
Russell Crowe is a tour de force in State Of Play
(Thu 23 Apr 2009 12:22)
State of Play has very successfully crossed the Atlantic and is a triumphant Hollywood homage to Investigative Journalists everywhere.
Kingfin... tipped for the top
(Fri 17 Apr 2009 19:03)
Northwest Band "Kingfin" are a step closer to being crowned the Live and Unsigned band competition winners 2009.
Geronimo! Raising cash with a sky dive
(Thu 16 Apr 2009 15:59)
A Lancashire Police Community Safety Officer (PCSO) has helped to raise more than £1,000 for a local mental health charity after jumping 14 and a half thousand feet out a plane.
Crufts not on television for first time since 1966
(Fri 06 Mar 2009 13:45)
For the first time since 1966, the world famous dog pageant Crufts will not be aired on UK television.
Call for Voluntary Service Award nominees
(Tue 03 Mar 2009 19:20)
Lord Shuttleworth, the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire is calling for nominations for the 2010 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service,
Hearing impaired get invite to meet police
(Tue 03 Mar 2009 15:56)
Lancashire Constabulary is inviting members of the deaf community in Blackpool to attend its next *PACT meeting.
Slumdog Danny to be local hero
(Thu 26 Feb 2009 10:22)
Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle looks set to be awarded the freedom of the borough of his Greater Manchester home town.
Soldiers to get heroes' welcome at Old Trafford
(Mon 16 Feb 2009 17:03)
A heroes’ welcome awaits 20 soldiers who will be introduced to the crowd before the Manchester United v Blackburn Rovers match on Saturday 21ST February.
And the winner is...
(Fri 13 Feb 2009 18:45)
The lucky winner of our competition to win a restaurant dinner for two, at either Simply Heathcotes or The Olive Press in Liverpool, is Vicki Loftus.
Neighbours rallied round father of Slumdog millionaire Danny
(Mon 09 Feb 2009 12:12)
The father of Bafta-winning director Danny Boyle told how neighbours rallied round so he could see his son's acceptance speech, after an electric fault at his home in Lancashire.
