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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 […]

Marketing Lancashire, Lancashire’s Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), is celebrating Lancashire Day on Thursday 27th November by asking visitors and residents to relive and share their grand days out in the county. Each year Marketing Lancashire dedicates their online channels to celebrating the culture, lifestyle and achievements of Lancashire, to put the Red Rose county […]

PM+M – the chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has made a raft of promotions across the business Promoted to senior manager are Sarah Farragher (Accounting + Advisory), Alex Heath (Audit, Accounting + Advisory) and Andy Kirkaldy (Tax). Whilst Reece Eccles (Payroll) and Laura Whewell (Tax) have become managers, and Ellie Stockwell […]

Accrington Stanley are delighted with the appointment of Jodie Hargreaves as the club’s new Commercial Manager. Jodie joins Accrington Stanley with a strong background in operations and commercial management, bringing with her a wealth of experience gained from projects around the world, including work at the iconic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Having grown up surrounded by football fans in […]

The Lancashire Bombers U17 Flag Football team has been crowned the best in Britain, earning the title of UK Champions after a spectacular run at the National Finals in Manchester. Hosted at the Platt Lane Sports Complex, the event brought together elite youth teams from across the country for an unforgettable festival of flag football. […]

Pendle Leisure Trust is excited to announce that working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council construction has officially begun on the new Wavelengths Studio, a purpose-built facility being developed as part of the Nelson Town Deal. Scheduled for completion in March 2026, this landmark project represents a major step forward in enhancing leisure and wellbeing […]

Families and businesses across Fylde are celebrating a spectacular summer after our town centres welcomed their highest August footfall levels in years, with St Annes bouncing back stronger than ever to pre-pandemic heights with over 277,000 visitors enjoying our vibrant coastal resort throughout the month. The brilliant figures, captured through footfall monitoring funded by the […]

A new cycleway and footpath linking South Ribble with Preston Railway Station has officially opened. The new pathway, which runs underneath the East Cliff bridge, connects to an abandoned railway line which now provides a safe and picturesque walking and cycling route to South Ribble. The new path will improve access between the popular Guild […]

Ann Forshaw’s has launched milk into the retail market for the first time in the company’s 45-year history in a tale of two Lancashire family businesses working together. The new Ann Forshaw’s premium pasteurised 4% fat whole milk is on the shelves of SPAR stores across the North of England using high quality fresh milk […]