Fans met James Anderson at Waterstones in The Mall in Blackburn as he promoted his autobiography ‘Finding The Edge’.
Nawaab Cuisine has taken up the spot of the former Shahi Qila on Shear Bank Road, Blackburn, the latest addition to the town's foodie scene.
The Monkeymen, Overdrive, The Rebels and La Bamba all donated their fees to charity.
People were asked to vote for their best curry house by picking up a copy of the Lancashire Telegraph.
Guests at the opening event were treated to a range of canapes, made and served by current catering and hospitality students at Blackburn College.
Several cab drivers said they had attempted to log on to join Uber after Blackburn with Darwen Council granted the company a licence.
Mark Atkins watches Rovers side take on Crewe counterparts at the BRIC.
The Blackburn and District Trades Union Council (TUC) said it has written to companies who are contracted to their local council to ask them to commit to both paying the real Living Wage and seek Living Wage Foundation accreditation.
As well as raising money for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation, the ride also supports Rotary Great Britain and Ireland.
