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Blackburn & Darwen YZ welcomes world’s largest talent company to Patron Network
Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is delighted to welcome Randstad UK&I, the world’s largest talent company, to its Patron Network – a group of forward-thinking businesses dedicated to raising aspirations and creating employment pathways for young people in Blackburn and Darwen. Operating in 39 countries and placing hundreds of thousands of people into work each […]
Ribby Hall Village invests £180,000 in nursery
Ribby Hall Village has unveiled a major £180,000 investment into its Nursery & Pre-School, creating an inspiring, modern, and secure environment for local families. The redevelopment increases capacity by up to 36 additional places, introduces new full-time employment, and delivers a host of exciting features including: Children will continue to enjoy the Nursery’s Forest School, […]
Star Wars makes mark on Cleveleys seafront
The Force was strong in Cleveleys this week as four special guests travelled across galaxies and took centre stage to officially unveil a new brass marker commemorating the town’s role in the hit Disney+ series Star Wars: Andor. Installed on the iconic promenade, the marker celebrates Cleveleys’ transformation into the beach planet Niamos, featured in […]
Blackpool buses and trams get in gear for illuminations
As the big illuminations ‘switch-on’ fast approaches, Blackpool Transport is shining a light on its plans to step up services during the seaside town’s busiest time of the year. Over the next few months, the bus and tramway operator is taking a fresh approach to managing the massive influx of visitors, with a renewed focus […]
Morecambe BID community markets return this autumn/winter
Morecambe BID is delighted to announce the return of the Morecambe BID Community Markets, bringing colour, creativity, and community spirit into the heart of town this autumn and winter. Two special dates have now been confirmed: On both dates, the market will run from 10am until 5pm across Market Street, Euston Road, New Town Square […]
Forbes Solicitors Supports the Next Steps of Perspex International’s Eco-Friendly Plant
Forbes Solicitors has helped the development of Perspex International’s new £40million production plant in Darwen to take another significant step forward. The Lancashire-headquartered law firm has finalised a complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) framework, which brings together a multitude of different contractors who will deliver the new hi-tech, eco-friendly plant and research centre. […]
Major makeover to Appley Bridge to Parbold towpath
West Lancashire Borough Council and the Canal & River Trust are encouraging residents and visitors to explore the Borough’s beautiful waterways following a major upgrade of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath between Appley Bridge and Parbold. The Council has partnered with the Trust to successfully complete work on the canal towpath. Previously difficult for […]
Eden Project Morecambe Goes Live With New Job Vacancies
The Eden Project Morecambe has gone live with its next round of official job vacancies — a major step in bringing this world-class destination to life on our seafront. The project, backed by the UK Government, National Lottery Heritage Fund, and local authority partners, will create a landmark visitor attraction inspired by the natural beauty […]
£4.1 billion boost to the economy estimated as 11.2m Brits planning a UK break this bank holiday
VisitEngland’s August bank holiday trip tracker survey, published today, shows that 11.2 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this bank holiday weekend, bringing an estimated £4.1 billion boost to the economy. The figures are just up on last year, when 11 million Brits planned to take an overnight trip […]
Dragons, pampered pooches & wild wonders set to light up Blackpool
Blackpool has unveiled a dazzling array of new, fun-packed features that will grace the 2025 Illuminations display, created in collaboration with four nationally acclaimed artists. At a special preview event held at Blackpool Council’s Lightworks facility, where the world-famous display is manufactured, the Illuminations team revealed: Speaking at the preview event, Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader […]
Bulrush wetter farming trial gets project extension
A pioneering project looking at ways that farmers can farm on waterlogged land while also protecting environmentally important peatlands and combatting climate change will continue with a year-long extension. Gore House Farm near Liverpool and The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside have had a year-long extension to their wetter farming project until […]
Sustainable Chef Skills Bootcamp from Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool and The Fylde College are delighted to provide the opportunity to provide an exciting new collaboration with some of Lancashire’s leading restaurants, and Lancashire Skills Hub. The upcoming Sustainable Chef Skills Bootcamp will be open to all Lancashire based chefs from the Bispham Campus. Discover more below The Sustainable Chef Skills Bootcamp This six-week, hands-on […]