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Peaky Blinders (BBC): One of the most successful British TV shows of all time, Peaky Blinders has seen its cameras head to numerous Lancastrian locations over the years, including Lee Quarry in Bacup, Beacon Fell in the Forest of Bowland, and at the Ashton Memorial in Lancaster.

29 movies and TV shows you may not realise were filmed in Lancashire

Young people celebrate helping to create a film to celebrate More Music's 30th anniversary.

Young people help create new film to celebrate More Music’s 30th anniversary

The Wizard of Oz ballet comes to Lancaster Grand in the new year.

Experience the magic of The Wizard of Oz Ballet

Outlander star Sam Heughan played hunky motorcycle cop Danny in the new Channel 4 drama The Couple Next Door (Picture courtesy Channel 4)

The Couple Next Door is an unappetising stew of mystery-thriller cliches

Cinema audiences across Lancashire (and the country!) start the Christmas season celebrations with 'André Rieu’s White Christmas' spectacular.

Spectacular Christmas concert is coming to Lancashire cinemas for one week only

There are plenty of live shows to look forward to in Lancashire this January and February

20 live shows and concerts to brighten up your January

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Behind the scenes with Lancaster Castle's resident sculptor

The John O'Gaunt in Market Street, Lancaster.

City pub launches fresh fight to save its music stage

BBC Radio 6 Music's Chris Hawkins.

BBC radio stars to battle it out at 90s silent disco

Sticky Vicky in her hey day.

Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Elf (20th anniversary) will be shown at Vue Lancaster from December 1.

Festive favourites back on the big screen at Vue cinema

Things To Do

An Elf upgrade from Shreen Young

20 quick and easy Elf on the Shelf ideas to get you to Christmas

A choir from Dallas Road School performed a new song as The Three Sophias were unveiled. Photo by Rob Battersby.

Unique life-sized sculptures make their debut at church

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Festive season begins as Lancaster on Ice opens

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Annual charity Santa Dash sees city centre painted red

Catherine Rice and Ricky Tomlinson in Irish Annie's

Ricky Tomlinson coming to theatres in Lancashire as part of musical comedy

Barbara McInnis with former Simply Red drummer Chris Joyce, who has been teaching her the drums.

Gran helped by Simply Red star to become 'oldest lady drummer in north'

Morecambe's Platform venue.

Council to launch membership scheme as it vows to keep running arts venue

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Dr Milli Raizada.

New guide explains how lifestyle impacts hormonal health

Dave Spikey brings his comedy show to Lancaster.

Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey brings his show to city

Then Jerico and the lead singer of Curiosity Killed The Cat are performing at The Platform in Morecambe this weekend.

Top 80s band Then Jerico and Curiosity Killed The Cat singer to perform in town

Local artist Chas Jacobs will be holding an event at a Morecambe gallery to showcase his new prints.

Popular artist holds event to showcase new prints at gallery

Ron Carey.

Singer writes book about his life to raise money for charities

Paterson Joseph and Daisy Haggard star in the new BBC comedy-thriller Boat Story (Picture: BBC/Two Brothers/Matt Squire)

Boat Story review: A frenetic, violent coke-com

See pics of the 16 winners and Highly Commended

21 pics of the winners and guests from the Active Lancashire Awards

GB Antiques in Lancaster will feature in an upcoming episode of BBC1's Antiques Road Trip.

Antiques centre to feature in popular BBC1 programme

Lancaster on Ice opens this weekend.

Final touches being put in place as Lancaster on Ice gets ready to open

The Santa Dash in aid of CancerCare takes place this Sunday lunchtime.

The big Lancaster Christmas lights switch-on: all you need to know

Carolers singing in A Christmas Carol to be performed at The Dukes in Lancaster. Picture by Gabi Dawkins.

Take an enchanting first look at classic Christmas tale

Garstang St Thomas CE Primary School children are among those taking part.

Children’s art to be displayed in park as part of Christmas event

The current organ at the church is in a very poor condition and needs replacing. Picture from St Barnabas Church Morecambe.

Prestigious choir concert supports church’s organ project in honour of King

Two local authors Frank English and Yllka Thompson are signing their books at WHSmith in Lancaster on Saturday, (November 25).

Authors hold book signing at WHSmith this weekend

The Manchester-based band Courteeners are the first headliner to be announced for Lytham Festival 2024

Manchester-based band Courteeners to headline Lytham Festival 2024