Resort welcomes back street artists
The second Sand, Sea & Spray urban art festival organised by Marketing Blackpool will take place over three days in June.
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Bolton’s city bid submitted
Bolton Council has submitted its bid to become a city to the government. The next round of city status awards form part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 marking 60 years since she came to the throne.
Prince William opening Darwen facility
His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton will formally open the Darwen Aldridge Community Academy next Monday 11 April. [includes gallery]
Wyre coastal artwork submitted to illustrate book
Five different pieces of public artwork proposed for Wyre's Mythic Coastline have been lodged with the council by artist Stephen Broadbent.
Work starts on deciding World Heritage short-list
The panel that will decide on nominations for the next round of World Heritage Sites in the UK - there are seven from the North West and North Wales in the long-list - met for the first time last week.
Downtown Preston spawns Professional Lancashire
Business networking and lobbying group Downtown Preston in Business is to spread its reach across the county with the establishment of a new brand, Professional Lancashire.
Blackpool plots change on Google Maps
A new interactive feature allows Internet users to monitor the regeneration of Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.
BCO Northern Regional Award winners unveiled
Allied London's Spinningfields commercial district in Manchester won two awards at last night's British Council for Offices ceremony.
Public open day held for Lancaster’s Storey Centre
A public open day was held at the weekend for the newly refurbished Storey Creative Industries Centre in Meeting House Lane, Lancaster city centre.
Museum refurb promotes Crompton’s Spinning Mule
Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive is to undergo a £530,000 refurbishment in order to highlight the importance of the town's most famous invention.
