Anna Izza

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 […]

Aven Restaurant, Preston’s only fine dining venue, is celebrating its first anniversary with yet another remarkable milestone. After earning three prestigious AA Rosettes and a place in the Michelin Guide earlier this year, Aven has now been added to the latest edition of the renowned Good Food Guide, continuing to lead the way in Prestons […]

Blackpool got an injection of Girl Power as Spice Girl Mel B pulled the switch to trigger four months of Illuminations.   The singer made a nostalgic return to the place where her career first started to light up the seafront at the end of a spectacular show, delivered in association with Hits Radio, and featuring […]

Accrington Stanley recently opened its doors for football fans to enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the club’s world class facilities. The free tours took place on three dates, with visitors getting the chance to learn more about the history of the club through a history timeline located around the Wham Stadium, as well as seeing […]

Forbes Solicitors has secured a new 10 year restaurant lease for chef Kirk Haworth who was recently crowned the Champion of Champions on the BBC’s Great British Menu 2024. Born in Blackburn, Kirk Haworth was the first plant-based chef to appear on the highly competitive TV cooking show and has opened his new restaurant Plates […]

The beautiful Marine Gardens, Fleetwood plays host to Fleetwood’s Food and Drink Festival on Sunday 1 September from 10am to 4pm. Guaranteed a fun-filled day out for all, the event is free to attend with plenty of free parking right outside. Marine Hall is also easy to access on our bus, tram and road networks […]

VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey, published today, shows that 11 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this Bank Holiday weekend, bringing an estimated £3.1 billion boost to the economy. The figures show an increase of 1.3 million on last year’s results when 9.7 million Brits planned to […]

Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, is offering five businesses a place on a limited partnership cohort of its fully-funded Scale to Thrive scaleup programme with leading independent law firm Brabners, which is due to start in September. The programme is designed for fast-growing Lancashire businesses and will include targeted business support which is available as […]

OVER 25,000 food enthusiasts converged on Clitheroe on Saturday for the town’s annual food festival. And jubilant festival organisers Ribble Valley Borough Council today heralded the event as a triumph of food diversity that smashed its 20,000 record for visitor numbers. Producers at the festival were sold out by lunchtime and had to send for […]