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Lancashire ‘King of the Mountains’ as 2027 Tour de France route unveiled in Paris
Lancashire firmly in the spotlight as Tour de France route for 2027 is unveiled in Paris Lancashire will play a key role in next year’s Tour de France – with Morecambe hosting the intermediate sprint during Stage 2 of the race and all five King of the Mountains climbs taking place in Lancashire. The news […]
Blackpool in final four to be named UK City of Culture 2029
Blackpool has been shortlisted as one of the final four places to be named UK City of Culture 2029. Blackpool will compete with three other cities to win the accolade, which would mean a £10m, year-long celebration of arts and culture for local people to enjoy, creating new jobs and opportunities across the Fylde coast. […]
Exceptional line-up of chefs for Fusion 3 at The Three Fishes
Celebrated Lancashire chef Nigel Haworth is bringing together an exceptional line-up of chefs for Fusion 3, a week-long celebration of culinary collaboration at his renowned restaurant, The Three Fishes in Mitton, from 13th–18th October 2026. Following the success of previous Fusion events, Nigel is once again opening the doors of his kitchen to some of […]
Royal recognition for Blackpool circus star
The star of Blackpool Tower’s famous circus has received a British Empire Medal after being recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours earlier this year. Laci Endresz, known as Mooky the Clown, was presented with the medal by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire,Amanda Parker, at a ceremony at Lancaster Castle in front of his family. For […]
Taste Lancashire Producer Awards 2027 launched during Producer Showcase Event
Marketing Lancashire is delighted to launch the latest Taste Lancashire Producer Awards in partnership with Booths; Lancashire’s family-owned grocers who have been selling top quality produce since 1847. The Taste Lancashire Producer Awards 2027 were launched during a special Taste Lancashire Producer Showcase event which Marketing Lancashire hosted in partnership with Farm Yard Brew Co […]
Julie Hesmondhalgh and Accrington star in new National Year of Reading short film
Award-winning actor and proud Accringtonian Julie Hesmondhalgh has been spotted out and about at some familiar locations across Accrington and Hyndburn as she takes centre stage in a special new short film celebrating the National Year of Reading. From Accrington Carnegie Library to the local chippy, the hairdressers and even the 888 bus to Huncoat, […]
Wyre Council welcomes agreement on Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry funding
Wyre Council has welcomed the agreement reached between Lancashire County Council, Wyre Council and the operator of the Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry service to provide additional funding and help secure the future of the service until September 2027. The council has been clear throughout discussions that it would continue to fund its share of […]
HAPPA’s awards evening puts animal heroes in the spotlight
Horse and Ponies Protection Association – HAPPA’s Charity Gala and first Hoof & Hearts Awards proved a roaring success, welcoming a sold-out crowd and raising more than £10,000 for the animal welfare charity. Supporters, sponsors, and animal champions flocked to the Dunkenhalgh Hotel on Saturday 26 September for an evening with plenty to neigh, bark, […]
Preston’s fine dining restaurant to add rooms and become Aven Townhouse
Award winning Preston restaurant Aven is entering an exciting new chapter, taking over the entirety of its home at 10 Camden Place and adding four individually designed bedrooms as it evolves into Aven Townhouse. And as part of the transformation, the team wants the people of Preston to play a part in its next chapter […]
The Spa Hotel Retains Two AA Rosettes
The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village has retained its prestigious 2 AA Rosettes for The Orangery, following its latest AA inspection. The award-winning hotel underwent an overnight inspection in September, with the AA also confirming the continuation of its Four-Star Silver Award and increasing its overall Quality Score from 84% to 85%. The inspection […]
Pleasure Beach Resort crowned ‘Best of the Best’ at international awards
The UK is officially home to a theme park named the ‘Best of the Best’, as well as the ‘Best Ride of the Year’ – after a North West Resort swept both titles at an international awards ceremony. Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool won two at the Park World Excellence Awards, on Wednesday September 23 […]
Three more Lancashire Tourism Awards categories reveal their finalists
Today, Marketing Lancashire organisers of the only county-wide awards recognising excellence in tourism and hospitality, announced the finalists in the Large and Small Events and the Hospitality and Tourism Student categories of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2027. These three categories will now progress to the next stage of the awards process, before joining colleagues in […]