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People across England are being encouraged to get out and discover the remarkable tourism sites across the country, as English Tourism Week kicks off tomorrow (13 March). To mark the occasion, Tourism Minister Stephanie Peacock has today brought together leaders from across the tourism industry – spanning major tourism businesses and attractions, award-winning enterprises and […]

Bowland Inns & Hotels confirms the acquisition of The Thatched Hamlet, Bilsborrow, home to Guy’s Eating Establishment and Owd Nell’s Tavern. Plans to reopen as quickly as possible and begin a major rolling refurbishment programme to restore the site to its former glory. Bowland Inns & Hotels, the Ribble Valley based hospitality business behind the […]

Local people are being invited to help shape a bid for Morecambe to be named UK Town of Culture in 2028. A partnership of local arts, creative and heritage organisations have come together to support the development of the bid. Organisations representing this partnership, Morecambe Winter Gardens, Deco Publique and More Music, are seeking thoughts […]

Wyre Council is delighted to announce the successful completion of major improvement works at Market House in Garstang, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The project, led by Garstang Town Trust, has transformed the historic building, creating a more comfortable, attractive, and energy‑efficient space for traders, visitors, and the local community.  Market House, which has been central to […]

Blackpool’s Sandcastle Waterpark has announced a major £500,000 refurbishment programme as it prepares to celebrate its 40th birthday in June. The refurbishment includes the complete redevelopment of the park’s changing village facilities, offering guests a brighter, more modern environment. Alongside this, the waterpark famous slides have been freshly repainted and a brand‑new audio system has […]

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 […]