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To mark World Book Day 2026® (Thursday 5 March), the Premier League is giving away more than 120,000 free books to children across England and Wales, through its Premier League Primary Stars programme. The giveaway, which has been supported by the World Book Day Charity and National Year of Reading initiative, forms part of the […]

Burnley has been chosen as the 2026 host for the second LIFT Festival – Lancashire Innovation, Finance, and Tech Festival – which is happening on 11th June at Turf Moor. LIFT will offer ambitious founders and progressive industry leaders practical advice and actionable insights to help them drive their companies forward. Over a packed and […]

Festival Bowland celebrates the nature, landscape, culture and heritage of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and this year’s programme is full of fantastic opportunities to get involved. The 2026 calendar offers the chance to discover some truly “champion” species, enjoy night sky wonders and make the most of Bowland’s more accessible walking routes, alongside […]

Hyndburn Borough Council has committed £100k of additional funding in its 2026/27 budget to support culture and heritage activity across the borough, as preparations intensify for a bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028. The investment comes as the Borough’s Culture and Heritage Investment Panel (CHIP) is working on an Expression of Interest for […]

Stars including Tez Ilyas and Wayne Hemingway MBE are heading to Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium next month for a special event celebrating Hyndburn’s thriving creative community. The ‘Create Local. Go Global’ event, organised by Hyndburn Borough Council, will take place on Thursday 26th March from 10am to 1pm in Stanley’s 1968 Lounge. The free half-day […]

A major construction milestone on phase five of Talbot Gateway’s regeneration has been reached after partners gathered for a special steel signing ceremony to mark progress on the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) new Blackpool office building. Being delivered for the MOD by nationwide placemaker, Muse, alongside Blackpool Council and contractor VINCI Building, the £45Mlln, 53,000 […]

Blackpool Zoo is preparing to welcome visitors for the 2026 season following a record-breaking year that saw more people through its gates than at any time in its 53-year history, despite increasing financial pressures across the UK tourism sector. In 2025 it surpassed its previous record year in 2019 by six per cent and, while […]

Award winning North West catering company Foray, led by renowned chef Oli Martin and hospitality professional Alex Blamire, is set to host a brand new immersive dining pop up at the stunning Casterton Grange Estate this April, combining refined cuisine with a night of strategy, suspense and theatrical intrigue. Following the success of Chef Oli’s […]

Aspiring entrepreneurs in Wyre are being given the opportunity to develop real-world business skills through a unique training programme at Fleetwood Market. The Market Business Incubator Project first took shape more than fifteen years ago, inspired by work with NABMA (The Voice of Markets), rising unemployment, declining high streets, and the belief that markets can […]

Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) is celebrating a remarkable triple success after winning three prestigious awards at the 2026 Lancashire Tourism Awards. The Burnley-based equine rescue charity and visitor attraction was recognised for excellence across visitor experience, team dedication and community impact, securing: The Lancashire Tourism Awards celebrate the very best of the county’s […]

The University of Lancashire is celebrating 10 years of creating medical doctors. Since the start of the Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) course, 516 doctors have graduated and many of those have gone on to work in NHS hospitals throughout the country. The five-year course has seen undergraduates study at the Preston, Burnley and Westlakes campuses. As […]

Eden Project Morecambe, a new world‑class destination and cultural landmark for North West England, is celebrating a major milestone today (February 16, 2026) with planning approval granted for its evolved design.  This decision marks the beginning of a transformative year for the ambitious site overlooking Morecambe Bay, including the creation of 1.5 acres of vibrant, interconnected community gardens. Opening in early 2027, these free‑to‑enter gardens will form a welcoming gateway to the […]