Anna Izza

The Force was strong in Cleveleys this week as four special guests travelled across galaxies and took centre stage to officially unveil a new brass marker commemorating the town’s role in the hit Disney+ series Star Wars: Andor. Installed on the iconic promenade, the marker celebrates Cleveleys’ transformation into the beach planet Niamos, featured in […]

As the big illuminations ‘switch-on’ fast approaches, Blackpool Transport is shining a light on its plans to step up services during the seaside town’s busiest time of the year. Over the next few months, the bus and tramway operator is taking a fresh approach to managing the massive influx of visitors, with a renewed focus […]

Morecambe BID is delighted to announce the return of the Morecambe BID Community Markets, bringing colour, creativity, and community spirit into the heart of town this autumn and winter. Two special dates have now been confirmed: On both dates, the market will run from 10am until 5pm across Market Street, Euston Road, New Town Square […]

West Lancashire Borough Council and the Canal & River Trust are encouraging residents and visitors to explore the Borough’s beautiful waterways following a major upgrade of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath between Appley Bridge and Parbold.  The Council has partnered with the Trust to successfully complete work on the canal towpath. Previously difficult for […]

Families in Lancashire looking for outdoor fun this May half term will find a new reason to visit WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre as it opens its exciting Paddle and Play with a brand new wet play area. Launching in time for the school holidays from 24 May, families are encouraged to splash, explore, and […]

A new office in Blackpool, which will be home to over 3,000 employees from The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has completed. The £100m, 215,000 sq ft workspace – which forms phase three of the wider £350m regeneration of Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway – has been delivered by nationwide placemaker, Muse, Blackpool Council, and contractor […]

A popular pub near Lancaster is the only one in Lancashire to have secured a top award. The Fleece Inn, at Dolphinholme, is the winner of The Countryside Alliance “Best Pub Award” for the North of England. And what makes the award even more special is that director Simeon and his 25-strong team have no […]

At a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 16 April, the proposals for the Skelmersdale Masterplan were approved allowing this major long-term regeneration programme to move forward.  The Masterplan outlines a long-term strategy to revitalise Skelmersdale, focusing on economic growth, better transport and community-led development. It will guide public and private investment over the next […]

Lancaster House Hotel has joined forces with The Little Shop of HandmadeLoveliness, an independent business which supports local creative makersby stocking and promoting their handmade arts, crafts, literature anddesigns. The hotel has adapted its reception area to display a range of the giftshop’s popular lines of products. The two Lancaster businesses are alsoplanning to hold […]

A long-held aspiration for the community of Singleton is about to be realised as Fylde Council announces plans to transform the heart of the village with a new village green. Following approval at the Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday 29 April, the £366,564 project will create a welcoming green space on land currently owned by […]

Professor Graham Baldwin, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Central Lancashire* has been named as one of six new Deputy Lieutenants for Lancashire. Announced today (Thursday 1 May) by Lord Lieutenant, Amanda Parker JP, Prof Graham Baldwin will join a team of Deputy Lieutenants who assist her with civic and ceremonial duties in her role as […]

This September, the iMEP Music Festival 2025 is set to transform Hyndburn into an international hub of music, with a line-up of world-renowned artists whose online presence exceeds 70 million – a number that surpasses the entire population of the United Kingdom. Taking place from 19th-20th September, the festival will welcome thousands of fans for a […]