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At the Oxford Farming Conference on 8 January 2025, Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds MP announced a series of measures to support farmers in England, focusing on clarity, partnership and growth. Among these was the extension of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme. The FiPL programme, which has been running in the Forest of Bowland […]

Exciting restoration works are set to begin later this month on the West Wing of Astley Hall, one of Lancashire’s most treasured heritage sites. This project marks the final phase of a multi-year programme delivered by Chorley Council to safeguard the hall for future generations. Astley Hall, a Grade I listed building dating back to […]

New Lancaster University events series offers Lancashire and Cumbria businesses key sustainability insights. A new public event series at Lancaster University Management School will better equip businesses to tackle increasingly important issues of sustainability in their operations. The Transforming Tomorrow Masterclass Series, organised by the Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business, is designed to give […]

West Lancashire Borough Council has approved a strategic masterplan to guide the future development of Beacon Country Park as a regional destination for recreation, wellbeing, and nature. The decision provides a clear framework for phased improvements to one of the Borough’s most treasured assets.  Beacon Country Park, spanning over 300 acres of woodland, meadows and […]

Lancaster Footlights & Grand Theatre are delighted to announce an extraordinary start to the New Year after smashing attendance records for the third consecutive festive season. The charity organisation, which incorporates the amateur dramatics group Lancaster Footlights, as well as the Lancaster Adult Panto & Funcast Character Company, welcomed a whopping 19,657 attendees to their […]

Three Michelin-starred Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms in Lancashire has opened Atelier Hearth – a new private dining experience in collaboration with world-renowned single malt Scotch whisky, The Macallan. Named for its dual spirit – atelier, the maker’s workshop, and hearth, the centre of the home – Atelier Hearth offers an intimate setting for special […]

The world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom has once again taken centre stage, this time as a key filming location for Netflix Japanese romantic drama 10Dance. Since its release late last year, it has been streamed more than 5 million times. It currently sits in 2nd place in the Japanese charts and in 5th place in the […]

Financial Affairs, a long-established firm of insurance brokers and financial planners, has officially relocated its headquarters from Standish Street in Burnley to the world class facility at Business First Northlight. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey. Founded in 1972, Financial Affairs has spent more than 50 years providing trusted advice to […]

Could this be the most unusual job in Blackpool? The Blackpool Tower Dungeon is assembling an exceptional cast of theatrical performers to bring to life the scariest – and funniest – journey through Blackpool’s murky history. Successful candidates will be required to transport guests back in time and immerse them in tales of terror, humour, […]

A recent VisitEngland survey shows that visiting friends and family and going out for a Christmas meal are most popular festive activities. VisitEngland’s Christmas Trip Tracker Survey released today, 18 December, shows that 11.6 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK during the Christmas and New Year period, bringing an estimated […]

A North Lancashire hotel’s cultural links with Portugal and the production of the country’s renowned Port wines has been brought alive through the modern refurbishment of its bar and lounge. Lancaster House Hotel has completed the renovation of its Sandeman Bar with a contemporary upgrade which gives a nod to its connections with the House […]

Conlon Construction has announced that long-standing Chairman Michael Conlon will retire after a 38-year plus career at the Preston-based firm founded by his father and four uncles in 1961. Current Managing Director Guy Parker will step into the role of Chairman, consolidating both the Managing Director and Executive Chairman responsibilities from 1st January 2026. The […]