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Marketing Lancashire is thrilled to announce that Blackpool and the Fylde College (B&FC) will be the Headline Sponsor of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026.   Annie Kerfoot, B&FC’s Vice Principal, Foundational Economy, said: “Blackpool and the Fylde College is proud to be supporting the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026.  “Tourism and hospitality play a vital role in Lancashire’s economy and these awards are an essential platform and showcase for the talent, practices and achievements […]

It’s December, which can only mean one thing; the Visit Lancashire Advent Calendar is back, with a whole host of prizes from Lancashire based businesses.   Head to the Visit Lancashire website or social media channels every day in December to discover the latest prize between December 1st and 24th  for your chance to win, it is the perfect way to enjoy the festive countdown.   New prizes, provided […]

It was all yellow at Partington’s Holiday Parks last month as the leading local company hosted its annual ‘Yellow Night’ to raise vital funds for Brian House Children’s Hospice. The popular Partington’s fundraising event took place across the Lancashire-based company’s Broadwater, Newton Hall and Windy Harbour Holiday Parks on Saturday 8th November and raised an […]

Hotfoot Design has been appointed by Ordnance Survey (OS), Britain’s national mapping service, to deliver a major UX design project focussing on improving how business and public sector audiences engage with its trusted and accurate location data. Ordnance Survey (OS) has been mapping Great Britain for more than two centuries, evolving from traditional cartography to […]

Lancashire based Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) urgently need your help this winter to raise vital funds to assist with a growing crisis, the abandonment of horses. HAPPA is reaching breaking point, as demand for services and associated costs soar, the Charity urges those that care to contribute towards raising £100,000 so they can continue […]

Enthusiastic young people in Morecambe came together last night, (November 26), for an exciting evening of collaboration, creativity and connection looking ahead to the creation of the Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden. Hosted at the Trimpell Sports and Social Club by Harry Holding Studio and educational charity the Eden Project, the event welcomed local […]

The Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) has received a generous and forward-thinking donation from Cross Section Equestrian, who gifted one of their advanced turnout rugs to HAPPA Rose, an ex-racehorse currently being rehabilitated at the Charity’s Shores Hey Farm in Burnley. The collaboration began earlier this month when Kirsty Wilson, Founder of Cross Section […]

 VisitEngland has today (12 November) named the winners of its Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2024-2025, recognising excellence within the visitor attraction sector.   Accolades were awarded to 78 English attractions covering all aspects of what makes an outstanding visitor experience. The five categories include: ‘Welcome’; ‘Best Told Story’; ‘Hidden Gem’; ‘Quality Food and Drink’ and ‘Gold’ for overall […]

The Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens is thrilled to announce that its brand-new venue, The Windmill Performance & Education Centre, is set to feature a state-of-the-art Digital Cinema Package (DCP) projection system and immersive surround sound this Christmas.   This installation marks the first cinema to open its doors in Lytham since The Palace Cinema […]

The Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA), based at Shores Hey Farm in Burnley, has unveiled a brand-new Corporate Sponsorship Programme, giving businesses of all sizes a unique opportunity to directly support the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of neglected, abused and unwanted horses, ponies and donkeys. The new initiative replaces the Charity’s previous scheme with […]

Did you know that Lancashire was one of the places that was home to the sound of Wassailing, bringing neighbours together, as “vessel maids” carrying decorated boxes of fruit and herbs from door to door at Christmastime? You can revisit the Christmases of the past with a trip to some of Lancashire’s historic halls and gardens this festive season for more traditions from times gone by.   This is […]

A festive surprise from Whalley-based footwear brand LANX  In the sleepy Ribble Valley, a touch of Christmas magic is approaching. On the morning of 6th December, a select group of lucky locals will awake to a delightful surprise, a herd of small, hand-crafted, wooden reindeer appearing on doorsteps throughout the town. Each one will be […]