Anna Izza

The Harris is thrilled to announce the selected artist for its highly anticipated commission in partnership with the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund. Renowned Egyptian artist Khaled Hafez will be the creative force behind the new artwork set to feature in The Harris upon its reopening in 2025. Councillor Anna Hindle, Cabinet member for Arts […]

A Lancashire hotel venue has struck up a new business partnership with a social enterprise which helps people who are homeless get back into employment. Lancaster House Hotel has taken delivery of a new range of delicious shortbread biscuits supplied by specialist bakery Half the Story.  And as the name suggests, there’s more to the […]

What does a 500-year-old pilgrim badge have in common with a 20th century cheesemaking machine, or a roman spear? They have all been chosen to feature in a new exhibition to mark 50 years of Lancashire County Council.  The very first object chosen to launch the exhibition was announced yesterday – two sets of carved doors […]

Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) are delighted to announce that the Charity is about to embark on a significant site refurbishment project. In HAPPA’s 50th Anniversary year in Burnley, Lancashire, the charity’s Board of Trustees are delighted to announce substantial investment and enhancements at Shores Hey Farm, only made possible due to the extraordinary […]

Lancashire, County of Song has launched an online map to showcase the rich and numerous singing opportunities across the county. Over 100 choirs are already on the map, which has been developed in partnership with the National Centre for Creative Health, charting grass roots singing across the county to show people how and where they […]

VisitBlackpool has joined forces with one of the UK’s leading media companies to deliver this year’s Illuminations Switch-On event, it was announced today. The free event on the night of Friday 30 August will be staged in association with Hits Radio, one of the leading networks owned by Bauer Media. The celebration, which will be […]

The Lancashire Net Zero Carbon Conference is returning on June 26 to give businesses the tools, advice and inspiration they need to meet their green goals. Carbon reduction has never been more important to businesses – recent studies suggest that green issues are a priority for more than 80 per cent of all organisations – […]

As the 50th Preston Caribbean Carnival approaches, organisers are gearing up for a spectacular celebration of Caribbean culture like never before. Set to take place on 26 May, the 2024 carnival promises to be an exciting and memorable experience for all attendees. The highlight of the event is the lively procession through Preston. Participants adorned […]

The Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club has been granted planning permission for remodelling works to allow the hosting of future championship tournaments. The grant of permission paves the way for the R&A Open Championship gold competition to return to the course, which will also be welcoming the AIG Women’s Open in 2026. Cllr […]

The annual National Festival of Making will take over dozens of venues in the centre of Blackburn this July. Welcoming tens of thousands of visitors each year, the annual festival is a celebration of making and manufacturing in all its forms, from the kitchen table to the factory floor. Bringing together new commissions from nationally […]

The Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library in Preston is currently reaching a significant phase in its ongoing restoration project. A crane operation is underway to install Air Handling Units and roof gantries onto The Harris roof from Lancaster Road.   As part of the wider Harris Your Place project, these works are supported by Arts […]

After a hiatus of several years, Preston City Council have announced the reintroduction of Friday trading at Preston’s Outdoor Market. This move brings the Outdoor Market back in line with Preston’s traditional trading days of Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. A range of popular stalls beneath the historic Victorian canopy will trade selling books, flowers, […]