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The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village has been recognised by the AA as one of the UK’s leading spa experiences, further strengthening its reputation as a trusted destination for relaxation, wellbeing and restorative escape. The prestigious award recognises the consistently high standards, guest experience and hospitality delivered by the team, highlighting the calming atmosphere, […]

More than 700 of the UK’s leading chefs and industry celebrity names gathered at the Westminster Park Plaza in London on 10 June to celebrate the very best of British gastronomy at the prestigious Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2026. Hosted by chef and broadcaster Simon Rimmer, the glittering ceremony recognised outstanding talent, innovation and […]

Pleasure Beach Resort is looking for ambitious young minds to step into the boardroom and help shape the future of one of the UK’s best recognised theme parks.  The seaside attraction is looking for new members for its Junior Board of Directors, open to anyone aged 12-16, as the park celebrates its 130th year.  The […]

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 […]

Hospitality businesses, teams and organisations are urged to sign a new petition calling for Government to cut hospitality VAT to 10%, in line with Europe. Chef Tom Kerridge is spearheading #VATsTheProblem, a new sector-wide campaign uniting hospitality businesses and teams, high-profile chefs, and sector trade bodies and organisations. The campaign’s single ask is for the Government […]

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, […]