News Centre

Residents and businesses along St Annes’ historic seafront have reason to celebrate, after Fylde Council approved fully-funded investment to progress vital repair work on the town’s seawall, protecting homes, businesses and the beloved promenade for the next 100 years. At a meeting on Tuesday 22 September, members agreed a new £400,000 capital scheme addition for […]

Would-be racers who fancy taking part in the 2027 Burnley Soapbox Challenge but don’t know where to start are being invited to a FREE Build Your Own Soapbox Workshop at Burnley College. Taking place on Thursday 15 October, from 5pm to 6pm, the practical session will help businesses, community groups, families and individuals turn their ideas into a soapbox […]

Pears Foundation has announced a further £2.5m investment for the charity Eden Project, this time to support its landmark destination Eden Project Morecambe set to open in 2028. The philanthropic foundation, which also funds the Eden Project’s annual community celebration The Big Lunch, will support the charity’s ambition to deliver its new transformational destination overlooking […]

Hyndburn Borough Council has announced a new programme of three free events designed to give local businesses practical advice, expert insight and opportunities to make valuable connections. Taking place across September, October and November, the events will focus on three important areas for businesses: technology and innovation, commercial planning, and funding. All three are completely […]

There’s a new name on the Blackpool street map that’s fit for a King of Comedy… and it leads to a whole lot of Happiness! Adelaide St West sits right at the heart of the resort’s glorious Golden Mile, and has just been renamed Sir Ken Dodd Avenue as a lasting tribute to one of […]

A successful campaign encouraging people to make the most of public transport when visiting Christmas events in Blackpool has earned the town’s tram operator a place on the shortlist for a high-profile industry award. Blackpool Transport is also among the frontrunners in two other categories at the Global Light Rail Awards, which will be presented […]

A prolific Blackpool business owner has spoken out after receiving a prestigious award, celebrating their lifetime achievements and contribution to the Lancashire area.   Amanda Thompson OBE, CEO of Pleasure Beach Resort was named Lancastrian of the Year on Friday September 18 at the BIBAs, Lancashire’s premier business award ceremony.  The Lancastrian of the Year trophy, […]

A pioneering nature restoration project on the Fylde coast has been shortlisted for a prestigious national biodiversity award, recognising the Council’s work to protect our coastline while boosting wildlife. The Fylde Saltmarsh project, part of the wider Our Future Coast programme, has made the shortlist for the CIRIA Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2026. The project focused […]

Businesses looking to improve their green credentials can explore their wild side surrounded by nature at Brockholes nature reserve. The Business and Biodiversity, on Wednesday, September 30th, will allow business leaders to look deeply into sustainability reporting, nature-related risk and practical business resilience. The morning event will share insights into the upcoming UK Sustainability Reporting […]

Blackpool’s Sandcastle Waterpark has been crowned Waterpark of the Year at the prestigious UK Theme Park Awards, marking another major milestone in a landmark year for the attraction as it celebrates its 40th birthday. The award recognises the continued success of the UK’s largest indoor waterpark, which has welcomed millions of visitors since opening its […]

The University of Lancashire continues to demonstrate a breadth of excellent provision across a wide range of creative, health and professional disciplines that will be required to power the future UK economy. The latest Guardian University Guide placed 12 subjects as being within the top ten in the country. This included Product Design which ranked […]

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort saw out its summer season with success, taking home eight awards at the UK Theme Park Awards – including wins for its newly introduced rides and shows.  Among the results, the park won gold in the ‘Best Seaside Park’ category, and its newly introduced ice show Alice Frozen in a Wonderland […]