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Loraine Jones, General Manager at The Mall Blackburn

THE MALL BLACKBURN BEATS THE JANUARY BLUES

2/9/2012 11:41 AM EST - ICG PR

There wasn’t any sign of the January blues at The Mall Blackburn as it announced an 11.3 per cent increase in footfall for the month based on the same period in 2011.

The busiest week of January showed a surge of a huge 14 per cent as shoppers took advantage of post-Christmas bargains.

Up to the minute figures also reveal that rental level void rates stand at just four per cent, which is exceptionally positive...

Woo at the Zoo this February

2/2/2012 8:22 AM EST - ICG PR

February will be a month long celebration of animal attraction at Blackpool Zoo!

The half-term holiday, Valentine’s Day and the leap year tradition of female proposals on the 29th are being dubbed as the perfect time to ‘Woo at the Zoo’!

For the first time ever, the zoo is giving the public the chance to officially pop the question with the boys getting the chance on Valentine’s Day and the girls on the...

Bonjour from Blackpool Airport!

1/30/2012 4:58 AM EST - ICG PR

First flights to and from France take off in April
Staff at Blackpool Airport are saying “Vive La France!” as they prepare to launch a new seasonal service to and from Albert Picardie Airport in northern France.

The service will bring tourists into Lancashire as it gears up for an exciting year of iconic celebrations, such as the Preston Guild and sporting events including The Open Championship at Royal Lytham...

FOND FAREWELL TO ZOO STALWARTS

1/26/2012 6:07 AM EST - ICG PR

Blackpool Zoo is set to say goodbye to its two longest serving team members as both retire following a combined 80 years’ service.

Assistant Director, Russell Catlow and Zoo Vet, Mike Fielding have both been involved with the zoo since it opened 40 years ago and bid a fond farewell on January 31st 2012.

Originally a trainee camel keeper, Russell has worked his way up the ranks at the zoo and Mike formerly ran a...

ALL THAT GLITTERS ISN’T…..GORILLA POO?!

1/23/2012 6:35 AM EST - ICG PR

Primate keepers at Blackpool Zoo came up with a sparkling idea to help them measure reproductive hormone levels in one of their female gorillas.

Njema, who is 18 and came to Blackpool in 2002, has never had any babies despite being young and healthy and mating with resident silverback Bukavu several times.

Specialist zoo staff are using child friendly glitter mixed with her favourite yogurt as a means of being...

£5000 up for grabs for local sporting or active leisure group

1/16/2012 6:45 AM EST - ICG PR

Today sees the launch of a campaign that will result in a local youth sporting or active leisure organisation being awarded a massive £5000 grant.
The campaign, which is being run by The Mall Blackburn as part of its Mall Cares initiative, is aimed at rewarding the hard work of teams, charities or companies that promote exercise and a healthy lifestyle as well as providing excellent sporting activities for the...

RETAIL COMPETITION IS JUST THE BUSINESS!

1/4/2012 6:48 AM EST - ICG PR

Budding retail businesses in Lancashire are being given a fantastic opportunity to take their plans to the next level in the local heat of a nationwide business competition.

The Mall Blackburn is offering two month’s rent-free space and £500 towards stock to the winner of its annual contest, The Retail Factor.

Launched on Tuesday 3rd January the competition is focussed around supporting and nurturing retail...

DONKEY DERBY DESSERT FOR 'MAGIC OF THE CUP'

1/4/2012 6:23 AM EST - ICG PR

FA Cup tie between Fleetwood Town FC & Blackpool FC.
FYLDE coast chefs have created a unique 'donkey derby' dessert to celebrate Saturday's magical FA Cup tie between Fleetwood Town FC & Blackpool FC.

Twelve Event Management, which provides fine dining corporate hospitality in Fleetwood Town's new £4m grandstand at Highbury, will be serving more than 300 diners who have clinched the best seats in the house to...

Fantastic Festive period at The Mall Blackburn

12/28/2011 7:44 AM EST - ICG PR

The Mall Blackburn enjoyed a fantastic festive period with footfall for the week leading up to Christmas up 15.1 per cent year on year vs. the national retail traffic index of -0.6 per cent.
Loraine Jones, General Manager at The Mall Blackburn said: "The all important pre-Christmas trading period has been very positive for us here at The Mall, with many shoppers drawn in by the changes made during the...

RECORD HAT TRICK FOR BLACKPOOL ZOO

12/1/2011 9:03 AM EST - ICG PR

Blackpool Zoo is toasting a tremendous hat trick of records as visitor numbers, membership sales and school visits hit all-time highs in 2011.

Visitor numbers and revenue are up three per cent whilst memberships have seen an eight per cent rise. School visits topped more than 50,000 for the first time during the year, up more than 1500 on 2010.

Significant births, the introduction of additional species, a new...

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