Anna Izza

The fantastic Chorley 10K & 2K Family Run will return on Sunday 5 May 2024. Registration is now open for the event which is in its 5th year, organised by Chorley Council in conjunction with Fylde Coast Runners. Deputy Leader of Chorley Council, Councillor Peter Wilson said “We’re looking forward to welcoming competitors and visitors […]

The WinterBloom project started as a small-scale celebration of light work with local community groups and schools in Colne, Lancashire, to create artwork displayed across the town centre shop windows. The venture was originally funded by a COVID recovery grant, it helped to create an event that was COVID-19-safe and to attract people into the […]

Marketing Lancashire has held the first Partners’ Tourism Conference, since announcing that Lancashire has been named a Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) by national tourism agency Visit England. Lancashire LVEP partners Marketing Lancashire and VisitBlackpool, who submitted the LVEP application on behalf of Lancashire, will now work within a national portfolio of strategic and high-performing […]

Hurst Green Plastics Ltd, Whalley-based SME and manufacturers of KanBan storage and dispensing solutions, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Outstanding Export Achievement Award 2023’ at the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce’s International Trade Club Awards ceremony. Taking place on the 8th of December at Accrington Stanley Football Club, the ceremony was held as part of […]

The CLA (Country Land and Business Association) North regional team invite landowners and anyone with an interest in woodland creation and management in Cumbria and Lancashire to our ‘Where to with Woodlands’ North West Event.  The event will be held on 1 February at Rural Auction Centre at Junction 36 from 10am to 3.30pm. The […]

Hampton by Hilton Blackburn proudly announces a monumental leap towards sustainability through the installation of cutting-edge solar panels. In alignment with their journey towards sustainable hospitality, the 152-bedroom hotel has embraced an impressive system featuring 124 Risen Energy 410W state-of-the-art solar panels. This powerful 50.84kWp system, installed by Perfect Sense Energy, complete with two 20kW […]

Dobson and Beaumont, a precision engineering company based in Appleby Street, Blackburn, takes a significant step towards community involvement by becoming a Bronze Patron of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone. This decision reflects the company’s dedication to supporting local initiatives and fostering the development of young people within the community. Established in 1917 by Thomas […]

The Champions of Tomorrow has kicked off its annual programme of dance events at the Winter Gardens Blackpool showcasing the best of British dancing as well as welcoming dancers from all over the world including China. The 3-day event has seen over 5,500 entries, a 35% increase from 2023 and the largest entry numbers for […]

Active Lancashire, in partnership with Fylde Council, announces a community-wide consultation initiative aimed at shaping the future of sport and leisure facilities in Fylde. This initiative will help to strategically plan the future of leisure and sport activities in Fylde, and is designed to gather input from Fylde residents and community organisations. The survey invites […]

Ambitious plans to improve the environment in and around the Fylde Coast in Lancashire will be spearheaded by young people, thanks to a new scheme which has brought funding into the area. Lancashire Wildlife Trust was among 22 charities to successfully bid for funding from the Blue Influencers Scheme and is being awarded £20,000 a […]

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) are celebrating a milestone in the Charity’s history this year, its Golden Anniversary of its time in Burnley, Lancashire. 2024 marks the 50th year the Charity’s headquarters and operations have been based in the town, and HAPPA would like local businesses, friends, and supporters to join them in this […]

The Forest of Bowland National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year and is marking the occasion with a brand-new photography exhibition alongside its annual Dark Skies Festival. Covering 800 square kilometres (300 sq miles) of rural Lancashire and North Yorkshire, Bowland’s distinctive landscape of high open fells, rich […]