Nightlife

The Victorian splendour of Preston's Avenham and Miller parks on display at Preston Festive Fire Garden

16 dazzling pictures of Preston's first Festive Fire Garden

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

What the new Miller & Carter restaurant look like when it opens at the Eastway Retail Hub, Fulwood

Miller & Carter update: Restaurant going ahead but could switch brands

Friday night at Lytham Festival: crowds were in good spirits in spire of the rain

Lytham Festival 2023: 29 crowd pics for Sting, Blondie, and Kaiser Chiefs gigs

Miller & Carter appears to have withdrawn plans to open a new steakhouse restaurant on the Eastway Hub retail development near the Broughton roundabout in Fulwood

Miller & Carter scrap plans for new steakhouse at retail park

Lytham Festival 2024 will take place on Lytham Green from Wednesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 7, 2024

Lytham Festival 2024 line-up confirmed - these are the headliners

Burnley's William's bar has undergone a transformation that will be unveiled next week

Burnley bar set to unveil new look after renovations

Enjoying the Millennium fun in Yates' s jWine Lodge, Preston, are this group of revellers from Ashton

31 historic retro pics of Preston's Yates's, from '80s parties to 2000s nights

A Taste of Thailand in Barnes Wallis Way, Buckshaw Village, has closed until further notice due to 'a dramatic rise in running costs'

Popular takeaway shuts its doors due to running costs

Stanley Arms landlord Paul Butcher said licensing restrictions on his pub were "too harsh"

Preston pub axes farewell party due to licensing pressures

County's biggest festival boosts economy by £9m & it could get bigger

Lytham Festival’s capacity could increase to 25,000 people a night

Carvery meal at the Rose n Bowl, Stacksteads, Rossendale

Dining Out review: The Rose 'n' Bowl

Nights out at Lava & Ignite 2006-2011

33 nostalgic retro pics of nights out at beloved Preston clubs Lava and Ignite

The Firework Box on Plungington Road, Preston.

'The Firework Box' opens in Plunginton just in time for Bonfire Night

The Stanley Arms in Lancaster Road, Preston will close after Saturday, October 21

Preston pub announces sudden closure
One of Preston’s most popular pubs has announced it will close next week.

Committed to sourcing as many ingredients as possible from local producers, The Pickled Goose was rated as ‘excellent’ on Tripadvisor after receiving hundreds of glowing reviews for its ‘wonderful food’. It reopens on Saturday, October 28. (Picture by The Pickled Goose)

Popular Preston restaurant to reopen

All-star cast launch Christmas pantomime Aladdin at Blackpool Grand

Northern has issued a warning to hen, stag and sten parties as it launches 75%-off in the ‘groups winter sale’. Image: Getty/Northern

Northern issues a warning to hen, stag and sten parties

A popular two-day music event has returned to Chorley this weekend (Credit: Paul Heyes)

Last chance to get your wristband as Chorley Live 2023 set to end today

James Peoples, 36 - the owner of Sylvester’s Bar & Soul Suite, formerly Barnery’s Bar, in Church Street, Preston - was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm

Preston pub owner banned from his own bar after pub fight

UCLan freshers: 23 pictures as Roper Hall host first freshers week of 2023

23 pictures as Roper Hall host first freshers week of 2023

Witchcraft and Wizardry workshops.

Halloween events taking place at Hoghton Tower including Ghost Tour

The bar's owner James Peoples, 36, of Dodgson Place, Preston, was arrested and has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm

Bar owner charged with assaulting customer

Bar and function room owner Bobby Sethi inside Revival Bar & Club on Walton Street, Nelson. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Nightclub owner in bid to attract wider audience post pandemic

Preston restaurant Aven retains 3 AA Rosettes after rebrand from 263.

Preston restaurant Aven retains 3 AA Rosettes after rebrand from 263

Ale Station, 60 Chapel Street

Good Beer Guide 2024: The best pubs listed in the 51st edition
Thirty three pubs in Preston, South Ribble and Chorley have made it into this year's prestigious book.

Rugby World Cup fans learn the Haka in the Paris fan zone

I flew to Rugby World Cup in Paris and it opened my eyes Nicola Adam

Preston Pride. Gareth Williams and Natasha Ellis.

Preston Pride: 25 pictures from city's LGBTQ+ celebration

The Farmer's Arms in Wham Lane, Whitestake. (Picture by Google)

Readers' reaction after teenager quits work trial because of rude manager

Teenager flooded with job offers after calling out 'rude pub manager'

Canalside pub reveals plans to reopen and £250,000 refurb

Blackpool Illuminations - 1st September – 1st January
One of the world’s most famous light installations, Blackpool Illuminations has been dazzling residents and visitors to the town for over 140 years. With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, it’s commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth! Switched on at a spectacular event on 1 Sept by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Price: Free

8 unmissable illuminations across the county

DJ Jax Jones performing at Preston's Flag Market,

Preston’s nightlife receives global recognition

La Escotilla Taco & Tequila Bar, a new Mexican street food restaurant in St James' Street, Burnley.

REVIEW: This new Mexican restaurant is just what the town has been missing

A man, a lady and a dog all in vintage clothing next to a vintage MG car at the vintage festival at the weekend.

33 pictures from this weekend’s Vintage by the Sea Festival

Glastonferret (Credit: Michael Porter Photography)

57 pictures of Glastonferret, Lancashire's best-loved indoor music festival

The Towneley Arms Hotel, which has undergone a stunning £170,000 refurbishment.

Picture Gallery: First-look images of historic pub after £170,000 refurb

The Towneley Arms Hotel, which has undergone a stunning £170,000 refurbishment.

First look at historic pub transformed by stunning £170,000 refurbishment

The Friargate venue says it will relaunch on Friday, September 22 as “a place to drink, eat, dance and play”, with a new cocktail menu and 2 for 1 offers throughout the week

Roper Hall to reopen with brand new look and games zone

Early release tickets are available now for Johnny's Fear Factory coming to Morecambe in October.

Former promenade store to launch spine-chilling Scream Park

Lancashire Police want to speak to this man in connection with an assault at the Stanley Arms in Preston city centre at around 12.22am on Monday, August 14. (Picture by Lancashire Police)

Man sought over Preston pub assault

Blackpool Tower with light up red and white for the Lionesses after they reached their first World Cup final

Tower to light up red and white after Lionesses reach Women’s World Cup final

Inside the The Twelve Tellers, Church Street, Preston. (Picture by LEP / Michelle Adamson)

Pub closes after mouse sightings

Mick Cookson, the former owner of POSH nightclub is concerned about the long licensing hours in Burnley Town Centre. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Former Burnley nightclub boss calls for ban on late licensing

Festival goers on day four of the Beat-Herder Festival 2023. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Dates for next years Beatherder festival announced

A selection of photos from the event

11 photos from Ashton Community Science College's prom

Eight pictures from the school's sell-out production

Eight photos from Archbishop Temple's sell-out Matilda production

Festival goers on day four of the Beat-Herder Festival 2023. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

32 photos of people bringing Beat-Herder Festival 2023 to an electrifying end

Nine pictures from the school's 2023 prom

Nine photos from Archbishop Temple Church of England High School's prom

Take a look at the gallery of photos from the 2023 prom.

17 pictures from the PGHS prom at Ribby Hall Hotel

The acts readers would like to see perform at Lytham Festival 2024

SWITCH DISCO

New nightclub 'Truth' to launch with iconic Swedish DJ 'Basshunter'

The former Balmoral pub became Beat Street Cafe Bar before it eventually closed in 2001.

Notorious Preston pub to be bulldozed

The Signatures Northern Soul band will be performing at The Platform in Morecambe.

Northern Soul band to perform later this month