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Lancashire glamping entrepreneur named One to Watch in LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2025

Derry Green, Founder of The Secret Garden Glamping, has been named as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025 — a programme created by LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group, in partnership with The Times. Derry first captured public attention following his appearance on BBC’s Dragons’ Den in […]

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Blackpool Transport named tram operator of the year

A host of popular service improvements, alongside the opening of an extension to North Station, have earned Blackpool Transport the prestigious title of Tram Operator of the Year. It scooped the coveted accolade at the National Transport Awards and Jane Cole, the operator’s Managing Director, says it’s an achievement the whole town, and surrounding areas, […]

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South Ribble flagship extra care complex up for top award

The project has been shortlisted for Residential Property of the Year at the Lancashire Property Awards 2025. Submitted via principal contractor for the development, Caddick Construction, the winners will be revealed at a special ceremony on 13 November in Blackpool. Jubilee Gardens is the first of its kind built and operated by South Ribble Borough […]

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Spectacular dragon sculpture unveiled at Towneley Park

Visitors to Towneley Park in Burnley can now marvel at a brand-new dragon sculpture, created by talented #AmazingAccrington artist Sarah Mae Francis. The friendly dragon, made entirely from recycled metal donated by local firms and individuals, including car parts and tools, has taken pride of place as part of the Towneley Dragon Trail. Commissioned by […]

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PM+M becomes a Certified B Corporation

PM+M – the Blackburn and Bury based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has joined the growing movement of companies using business as a force for good after achieving Certified B Corporation status. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that PM+M meets high standards […]

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Pendle Leisure Trust celebrates 25th Anniversary

Pendle Leisure Trust was established on October 1, 2000. Before then, sport and leisure in the borough had come under the umbrella of Pendle Borough Council’s Leisure Services Department, formed in 1974. Initially, the borough had modest leisure offerings: outdated swimming baths in Nelson and Colne, a few community halls and theatres, and basic sports […]

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Tourism ‘Unsung Hero’ finalists revealed

Today, Marketing Lancashire organisers of the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards, announced the finalists in the Unsung Hero category; 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. They are:  Vikki Harris, Marketing and Partnerships Director of Marketing […]

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Hotelier enjoys anniversary and sweet smell of success with ROSE Award

A family of Blackpool hoteliers are celebrating the 10-year anniversary at Hotel Sheraton with the latest in a long list of national awards. Liz Brown and family have received the prestigious Recognition of Service Excellence Award from VisitEngland which showcases accommodation providers “who deliver the warmest of welcomes” and where staff deliver incredible experiences “irrespective […]

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UK roadshow to visit Preston to champion local small businesses

Preston has been announced as one of the locations to be visited by Small Business Saturday’s national roadshow this autumn, as part of plans to celebrate the nation’s favourite small businesses.‘The Tour’ is a month-long nationwide roadshow, visiting and spotlighting some of the UK’s most inspiring small businesses, as part of the countdown to Small […]

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South Ribble Borough Council outlines achievements in 2024/25 annual report

The annual report shows how the council has worked hard to deliver against its corporate strategy priorities with highlights including the Leyland Town Deal development, the opening of the new extra care complex, Jubilee Gardens, leisure centre improvements and supporting residents through its social prescribing service. Councillor Matthew Tomlinson, Leader of South Ribble Borough Council […]

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Blue plaque unveiled at historic Moorside House

The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker, has unveiled a blue plaque at Moorside House in Altham, celebrating the property’s important place in the story of women’s suffrage and local heritage. The plaque recognises the house as the former home of Lydia Becker, a key pioneer of the movement that paved the way for women’s […]

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Lancashire high street retailers urged to ‘take advantage’ of new funded support programme

A funded six-month business support programme aimed at helping Lancashire’s high street retailers attract new customers, evolve and futureproof their business has been launched. The Retail Renaissance Programme is being fully funded by Boost; Lancashire Business Growth Hub, which is run by Lancashire County Council, and will be delivered by retail industry experts from specialist […]

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