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It’s December, which can only mean one thing; the Visit Lancashire Advent Calendar is here once again, with a whole host of prizes from Lancashire based businesses. With a new prize revealed every day between December 1st and 24th, this digital advent calendar is the perfect way to enjoy the festive countdown. Details of the […]

Morecambe celebrities past and present are helping to support the future of The Platform this December. A chauffeur driven tour around the town in the late Eric Morecambe’s Rolls Royce and a signed Tyson Fury boxing glove will be auctioned on Monday, December 9, at a launch party for the Friends Of The Platform Morecambe’s […]

Last week (Thursday 28 November 2024) Wyre councillors approved the council’s refreshed Council Plan 2025-2028 at their meeting of Full Council. The Plan builds upon the existing Council Plan, continuing the focus and commitment to four clear priorities: People and Communities – Residents live happier, healthier and safer lives Growth and prosperity – A thriving local […]

Two BBC broadcasters and one of the King’s representatives in the county are to be honoured by the University of Central Lancashire next week. Geeta Guru-Murthy, chief presenter for the BBC News Channel, and Steve Saul, who works for BBC Radio 5Live and BBC North West Tonight, will receive Honorary Fellowships during the Institution’s upcoming […]

Would you like to escape the winter blues and imagine yourself in your very own holiday home with just the click of a button? Or immerse yourself in your next exciting short break experience? Partington’s Holiday Parks has launched a sleek new website featuring vibrant virtual tours of its stunning seaside locations and rural retreats […]

Fylde Council is pleased to announce the opening of a new Changing Places toilet at Fairhaven Lake. This state-of-the-art facility is now available to visitors, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the beauty of the lake and its surroundings. Installed thanks to grant funding provided by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities with support […]

Wednesday 27th November is Lancashire Day and Marketing Lancashire, the region’s Local Visitor Economy Partnership, will be dedicating its activities to spreading the love for this fantastic county and encouraging all Lancastrians, wherever they may be, to join in the celebrations. Each year Marketing Lancashire marks Lancashire Day by using all its online channels to […]

Blackpool’s White Tower restaurant and Boulevard hotel’s restaurant (Beachside) have been named among the top 10 in Lancashire according to OpenTable – a restaurant search engine where diners can book and review. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. They sort the results by location and category and compile […]

The National Festival of Making is releasing a new Art in Manufacturing opportunity for an Artist Residency with Darwen Terracotta & Faience, industry leaders in designing and manufacturing architectural terracotta, faience and sculpture. ⁠ The residency will invite an artist / collective working in any art form to work alongside and draw inspiration from the manufacturer.⁠ […]

Business owners and entrepreneurs in Lancashire are being urged to make the most of a fully-funded service which gives them access to a team of finance experts to help them become investment-ready, source and secure growth finance. Access to Finance, which is part of Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, offers fully funded, one-to-one support to […]

Today, Marketing Lancashire organisers of the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards, announced the finalists in the last remaining category of this year’s competition, the Unsung Hero; a special award that celebrates customer service excellence and recognises those who go over and above their normal duties, to deliver outstanding experiences for visitors to Lancashire. Marketing Lancashire is […]

If you’re a Lancashire Tea drinker with a penchant for a delicious pale ale, then collaborations don’t get any better than this limited-edition brew infused with the flavour of Lancashire Tea! To celebrate Lancashire Day on November 27th, the two teams have put their brewing heads together to share expertise and develop the ‘Ooh Ahh […]