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VisitEngland has today, 10 November, revealed the recipients of its 2025-2026 Visitor Attraction Accolades. The accolades, presented to 73 attractions across England, recognise all aspects of the visitor experience and are awarded in five categories including ‘Hidden Gem,’ ‘Best Told Story,’ ‘Quality Food and Drink,’ ‘Welcome,’ as well as ‘Gold’ for customer experience excellence.     […]

Seafood Pub Company completes £1m first phase at The Hesketh Arms, its largest single-site investment to date. Seafood Pub Company, the pub group co-owned by Joycelyn Neve and Dermot King, has reopened The Hesketh Arms in Rufford, West Lancashire, following a £1m refurbishment. It is the largest single-site investment in the company’s history. The pub […]

The City of Preston is preparing to welcome His Majesty King Charles III on his first Royal visit to the city as Sovereign on Monday 16 November 2026. The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker JP, will welcome The King, who will be the guest of honour at a reception at The Harris Museum, Art […]

Fylde’s coastline is now officially among the best in the country for nature, after the Fylde Saltmarsh Project won a national award at the CIRIA Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2026. The win was announced at a ceremony on Thursday 5 November. It celebrates the work to restore the saltmarsh at Fairhaven after the new sea wall […]

: Northcote, a Michelin star restaurant and boutique hotel in the Ribble Valley, is looking to the future with two key appointments to strengthen its leadership team as the property enters its next chapter.  The announcement comes as Chef Patron Lisa Goodwin-Allen celebrates 25 years at Northcote, which also marks an extraordinary 30 consecutive years holding a Michelin […]

A ground-breaking new initiative designed to improve health and wellbeing across the Morecambe Bay area has officially launched at RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve. The Morecambe Bay Nature Prescription Project is helping to unlock one of the region’s greatest assets for better health: its spectacular natural environment. By connecting people with nature in simple, meaningful […]

Group First has acquired the freehold of the landmark Northlight development in Brierfield from original developer PEARL, marking a major milestone in the regeneration of the historic former cotton mill, which has now seen a total investment of £43 million. The Lancashire-based property investment and development company has secured ownership of the seven-acre site from […]

A University of Lancashire professor will appear on national television discussing how she helped a police force solve a murder. Anna Williams, Professor of Forensic Science, will feature on the True Crime Channel’s UK Forensic Breakthroughs next month discussing her role examining murder victim Natalia Doherty’s remains. Her expertise was required to help Bedfordshire Police […]

Astley Hall is set to begin an exciting new chapter this October half term, fully reopening to visitors following the completion of renovation works that have left parts of the hall closed to the public during 2026.  From Saturday 24 October, visitors will be able to explore more of the Grade I-listed landmark as Astley […]

Lancashire firmly in the spotlight as Tour de France route for 2027 is unveiled in Paris Lancashire will play a key role in next year’s Tour de France – with Morecambe hosting the intermediate sprint during Stage 2 of the race and all five King of the Mountains climbs taking place in Lancashire. The news […]

Blackpool has been shortlisted as one of the final four places to be named UK City of Culture 2029. Blackpool will compete with three other cities to win the accolade, which would mean a £10m, year-long celebration of arts and culture for local people to enjoy, creating new jobs and opportunities across the Fylde coast. […]

Celebrated Lancashire chef Nigel Haworth is bringing together an exceptional line-up of chefs for Fusion 3, a week-long celebration of culinary collaboration at his renowned restaurant, The Three Fishes in Mitton, from 13th–18th October 2026. Following the success of previous Fusion events, Nigel is once again opening the doors of his kitchen to some of […]