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South Ribble Borough Council recently welcomed a representative from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to view the progress of the Leyland Town Deal. With the two principal contractors now on site, progress is being made across all areas of the project which will see a refurbished Leyland Market, new market square, […]

A prestigious Broadway training organisation has teamed up with Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort to bring professional-level Broadway training to ambitious performers, who otherwise may not have access to such opportunities.  Broadway Dreams has announced its first ever UK performing arts training programme, taking place at Pleasure Beach Resort in partnership with BBEXP this summer (Beyond […]

Pendle Leisure Trust, in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, is proud to announce the official opening of the brand-new studio at Pendle Wavelengths – just in time for an exciting community Open Weekend on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June.  The studio, funded by Nelson Town Deal, was formally opened by Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Leader of Pendle […]

Oswaldtwistle Mills is delighted that a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will save and reopen its Heritage Centre, with the successful bid supported by Amazing Accrington. This will preserve the story of Moscow Mill and its weaving community, while securing its future for generations to come. The Heritage Centre at Oswaldtwistle Mills is […]

A well-known local hospitality figure has been appointed, following an open recruitment process, to help lead the next exciting chapter in the transformation of Accrington town centre. Paul Fox, owner of the award-winning Crafty Fox on Abbey Street, has been named Town Centre Venue Manager, with his role beginning as preparations continue for the highly […]

Beaches in Fleetwood, Cleveleys and Rossall receive Seaside Awards; Fleetwood, Cleveleys and Rossall celebrate national recognition for coastal excellence. Four beaches across Wyre will proudly fly Seaside Award flags this summer after being recognised among England’s best by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. Jubilee Beach in Cleveleys, Marine Beach and Ferry Beach in Fleetwood, and […]

The first physical elements of Eden Project Morecambe have arrived in the town. Plants from the award-winning Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 are now being cared for locally as construction of the new North West cultural landmark prepares to begin this summer.  Thousands of plants – many of […]

Marketing Lancashire, the organisation leading the Lancashire LVEP (Local Visitor Economy Partnership) and driving tourism activity for the county, is delighted to announce Doug Crampton, Chef Patron of Eight at Gazegill by Doug Crampton, as its newest Taste Lancashire Ambassador. The Taste Lancashire Ambassadors are incredible chefs from Lancashire’s Michelin star venues, award-winning gastro pubs […]

Wyre businesses are invited to book their place for an upcoming finance masterclass designed to support confident decision-making and help maintain healthy, sustainable growth.  Balancing the Books is a practical business networking and learning event taking place on Wednesday 17 June, 5.30pm at the Civic Centre, Poulton.  Delivered by Brown & Co, one of Wyre’s established accountancy firms, […]

Chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver visited the Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this morning, praising its focus on growing food, sustainability and creating new career pathways for young people. He also urged the public to back the garden as voting opens for the prestigious BBC/RHS People’s Choice Award at […]

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, home to fascinating wetland wildlife such as flamingos and otters, is delighted to unveil an exciting new attraction set to open this summer. The centre, based in West Lancashire, is opening what it believes to be the longest stretch of continuous stepping stones in Europe, possibly even the world. Currently […]

Ribby Hall Village has once again retained its prestigious Five Star Holiday Village status following its latest VisitEngland assessment, achieving an outstanding 93% quality score.  The award-winning Lancashire destination, located in Wrea Green, was recognised for its consistently high standards across accommodation, facilities, dining and guest experience, alongside continued investment designed to enhance comfort, relaxation […]