Anna Izza

Marketing Lancashire, organisers of the only county-wide tourism and hospitality awards, is delighted to launch the new Taste Lancashire Producer Awards in partnership with Booths; Lancashire’s family-owned grocers who have been selling top quality produce since 1847.    The new Taste Lancashire Producer Awards will run alongside the Lancashire Tourism Awards and the Taste Lancashire […]

Red Rose Holdings joins Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone Patron network. This partnership highlights Red Rose Holdings’ commitment to supporting the local community and investing in the next generation of young people in the local area.  Red Rose Holdings is the parent company of a diverse range of businesses, including development and construction, leisure, education, […]

Pendle Leisure Trust are pleased to announce their newly refurbished gym at Pendle Wavelengths is now open and is considered to be the best in Pendle. The gym at Pendle Wavelengths, Nelson which is operated by Pendle Leisure Trust on behalf of Pendle Borough Council has recently had a refit and now features some of […]

Pioneer Place, the £23 million leisure complex in Burnley town centre, has been shortlisted in the Lancashire Property Awards 2024. It has made the cut in the Commercial Development of the Year category, after judges were impressed with the tenacity of all partners involved to get this over the line, especially as the pandemic brought […]

The annual event, A Taste of Leyland was back with a bang on Saturday 21 September which saw Leyland Town Centre come alive with the best of the borough’s food and drink offerings. The event saw fantastic food and drink traders in addition to our regular Leyland Town Centre businesses and market along with a […]

Chorley’s annual weekend of live music returns on 4 and 5 October, bringing a jam-packed weekend of music and entertainment to Chorley town centre. Hosted by Chorley Council in partnership with the Creative Network, this popular annual event spans over 35 brilliant venues, where visitors can expect performances by over 200 live artists. Wristbands for […]

Hundreds of ‘Fun Palaces’ will take place in towns and cities across the UK, from 4-6 October as the international movement marks its 10th anniversary. The annual celebration of culture sees local communities across Lancashire come together to create free cultural experiences and activities.  From libraries to halls, twelfth century castles to National Trust properties; […]

Lancashire, County of Song has announced the names of six Community Singing Champions from across the County.  Six exceptional musical practitioners and organisers have been chosen for their valuable contribution to community singing in Lancashire; individuals working tirelessly in grassroots singing. Their work shows the value of singing in our community centres, mosques, schools and […]

Fylde Council was thrilled to learn that the beloved St Annes Beach Huts have been awarded fourth place in the Seaside Heritage Network’s 2024 ‘Bucket and Spade List’ of the UK’s top 10 seaside experiences. Councillor Jayne Nixon, Lead Member for Tourism, Leisure, and Culture, commented, “We are absolutely thrilled that St Annes Beach Huts […]

Fylde Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new project aimed at protecting the Fylde Coast’s valuable saltmarsh habitats. The Our Future Coast programme is one of 25 pioneering projects selected for funding as part of a £150 million Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation programme. The program aims to enhance the effectiveness of […]

This morning (Tuesday 3rd September) Richie Anderson hosted the 7.30-8.30am slot at Royal Preston Hospital Radio. Afterwards, he spoke to Scott Mills on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show and BBC Sounds, and revealed that the hospital was looking for someone to cover their radio show that afternoon. Scott called some of his fellow presenters to ask if any […]

Buses are the most accessible form of public transport, connecting millions of us every day to work, education, healthcare, shops, friends and family. They ensure everyone has access to life’s opportunities, including people who are older, younger, disabled or experiencing physical or mental health issues. They are also great for the environment, the economy, our […]