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A Blackpool businessman has made a £2,000 donation to the Illuminations in recognition of the positive economic impact that the annual event brings to the resort each year. Steve Hoddy, Managing Director of Bispham and Cleveleys Kitchens Ltd, visited Lightworks, the Illuminations’ manufacturing facility at Blackpool Airport, to hand over the donation. Steve, whose main […]

The St Annes Kite Festival has been named the Event of the Year at the Coastal Radio DAB Local Business Awards 2024! Voters chose the spectacular three-day September event as their favourite of the year, coming in ahead of other brilliant contenders JoyFest at the Marine Hall Fleetwood, Santa Comes to Bispham, Tia’s Crown Dancefloor […]

Forbes Solicitors is supporting charity BAGS for Strife as it launches a new book and a ‘Stride for Bags’ 5k charity run to support people who’ve lost loved ones to suicide.  The second edition of the charity’s Little Book of Help features a collection of real-life stories to help people feel less alone in the aftermath of […]

Morecambe’s popular Baylight festival brought even more visitors to the town in the February Half Term week in its second year. An independent Evaluation Report out this week from Red Research has revealed that an estimated 28,000 people attended the 3-night event on Morecambe seafront – a third more than in 2023. Organisers Morecambe Sparkle […]

For the second year in a row the University of Central Lancashire is celebrating winning in two categories at the Educate North Awards 2024. At what is the tenth time the award ceremony has been held, the university scooped first place trophies in the Campaign of the Year and sustainable Green Initiative categories. The University […]

Lancashire-based VEKA plc has proudly unveiled an industry-first innovation which marks a trailblazing, quantum leap in PVCu fabrication.   Designed and developed in close collaboration with its customers and partners, the launch of OMNIA signals the next generation of fenestration, encompassing the needs of the whole industry and end users.  VEKA says that OMNIA is no […]

Fourth year University of Central Lancashire medical student Projit Kar has won an inaugural Royal College of Psychiatrist prize for his essay on the theme of LGBTQ+ mental health and the role of the psychiatrist in reducing stigma. The executive committee of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Rainbow Special Interest Group launched the essay prize […]

Boasting over 800 members, Wyred Up is Wyre’s free business support network for businesses and organisations located in Wyre, or who contribute to Wyre’s economy. Membership includes access to quarterly business networking events, each focused around a specific theme. Attendees can learn best practice from business experts and network with other local businesses across the […]

People in Morecambe will be given the opportunity to help co-create the content and visitor experience of Eden Project Morecambe at a landmark event, taking place on April 23 and 24. The two-day gathering, known as Rhythm Makers in reference to the theme of nature’s rhythms that will inform all aspects of Eden Project Morecambe, […]

The finalists of the Burnley Business Awards 2024 have been revealed, after a tough round of shortlisting for the judges. Tickets are also now on sale; head over to burnley.co.uk/businessawards Businesses in the borough entered in their droves, with the small business categories alone taking a significant proportion of the entries, reflecting our entrepreneurial spirit. […]

Delegates at this year’s Health and Wellbeing Conference will gain insight on building happier and healthier workforces, with support from joint headline sponsor, University of Central Lancashire. Topics covered will include mental and physical health, financial wellbeing and menopause, with actionable takeaways that all businesses will be able to implement in their own workplaces. The […]

Two planning applications for apartments on Blackpool’s promenade have been granted permission this week [9. April]. Designed by David Cox Architects working with Smith & Love Planning Consultants, consent has been given by Blackpool Council for the high-quality apartments at either end of a crescent of buildings in the South Shore area. The ‘New South […]