LOOKING BACK
Palm tree 'planted' as Waves in Blackburn prepared to open
So that ‘s how you get palm trees to grow in Blackburn - you cheat
Regional Features Editor Lancashire
Regional features editor for Newsquest (North West) covering arts, entertainment, nostalgia and general features for a variety of daily and weekly titles
Regional features editor for Newsquest (North West) covering arts, entertainment, nostalgia and general features for a variety of daily and weekly titles
So that ‘s how you get palm trees to grow in Blackburn - you cheat
I have begun extensive research into the Wingates Poltergeist for a new podcast which will launch later this year
Here’s a photo which we think will bring back a few memories if you lived in Little Lever
This slightly battered photo will bring back memories of early morning queuing for anyone who grew up in Accrington in the Fifties and Sixties
This photo from March 1965 shows the view down Newport Street in Bolton towards Victoria Square
Paddy McGuinness has announced a series of intimate warm-up dates in Darwen and Bury ahead of his first solo stand-up tour in eight years
Ozzy Moysey can scarcely hide his enthusiasm and pride, recalling the making of Ancient Infinity Orchestra’s debut album, River of Light, released to critical acclaim on Matthew Halsall’s Gondwana Records label
Here’s a photo from the archives we need your help with
In 1981 when this photo was taken the site of the former Howell Croft South bus station was in use as a pay and display car park for shoppers visiting the town centre
For the past six months, Tristan Gemmill has watched as audiences become transfixed by the drama that is unfolding in front of them on stage every night
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