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Looking for a career that’s really going places? Partington’s Holiday Parks is opening the door for people who want to take the first step into a fun, rewarding and people-focused new role and giving them the opportunity to build a bright future in the leisure and hospitality industry. The innovative new Hospitality Associates Programme from […]

Colne is preparing to welcome an extraordinary line-up of world-class cycling talent this month as the Fort Vale Colne Grand Prix returns for what promises to be one of the most exciting editions in the event’s history. Taking place on Tuesday 16th June, the prestigious race will once again see some of the UK’s finest […]

Lancashire Ambassador Nigel Murray on Booths : Investing in people, investing in Lancashire. As a Lancashire Ambassador and CEO of Booths, Nigel Murray has long championed the county — its talent, its producers, its communities and the businesses that give them a future. At the heart of Booths’ commitment to its people is a quietly […]

VisitEngland has revealed the winners of its 2026 Awards for Excellence. The winners were announced at the annual event hosted by journalist and broadcaster Sean Fletcher, on 3 June, at Aerospace Bristol. Gold, Silver and Bronze were awarded in 17 categories selected from 21 local awards.  They ranged from ‘Regenerative Tourism Award’ to ‘Accessible and […]

Wyre Council is moving into the next phase of improvements at Marine Hall in Fleetwood, with plans to invest £1.3 million to bring a key part of the venue back into use and expand what it offers to residents and visitors, following approval by Wyre Council’s Cabinet.  The redevelopment of the Waterfront Bar and kitchen will […]

Lancashire’s finalists at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence ceremony, held at Bristol Aerospace on the evening of 3 June 2026, walked away with the full set of gold, silver and bronze awards and return to Lancashire as national award-winners, part of England’s tourism elite. Having won earlier this year at the Lancashire Tourism Awards, Eight […]

Booths, the UK’s oldest family grocer, has unveiled an evolution of its brand identity and strategy — refreshing how it expresses its heritage, quality and Northern roots as it looks to share what makes Booths special with more people beyond its bricks and mortar store estate. Founded in 1847, Booths has built its reputation on […]

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 […]