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Tipsy Chef expands with grand opening of second Preston restaurant
After the resounding success of their debut restaurant within Preston Market Hall, which opened in April 2022, Tipsy Chef Street Food have launched a second venue in Preston city centre. This marks a significant milestone for owner, Jay Oates, who only 16 months ago started on his first venture and captivated food enthusiasts with his […]
Lancashire brand brings out heritage rugby shirt ahead of Rugby World Cup 2023
Whalley-based shoe company LANX, in collaboration with Cotton Traders, has unveiled a limited edition England rugby shirt, in time for the Rugby Union World Cup. With a red rose representing England and Lancashire, the shirt is already proving extremely popular with fans across the county and beyond. LANX founder Marco Vaghetti explains: ‘The LANX rugby shirt has […]
Bowland Inns & Hotels secures planning permission for Wennington Hall
Bowland Inns & Hotels secures planning permission for change of use to create a luxury hotel, retreat and spa, and exclusive-use weddings and events venue. The historic grade II listed building, on the outskirts of the delightful Lune Valley village of Wennington, was acquired from Lancashire County Council as the former school closed in the […]
Lancashire Business Day returns with new headline sponsor
The social event of the year for businesses who are ‘Lancashire and proud’ will return this November – with a brand new headline sponsor. Lancashire Business Day 2023 will take place in the Lounge 1968 at Accrington Stanley FC on Friday 24 November. And Padiham-based +24 has stepped up to the role of headline sponsor. […]
Gordon Taylor OBE Invests in Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone’s ‘Next Level’ Sports Offer
Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone, a charity dedicated to young people, prominently providing over 60 hours of services when schools are closed. With over 4,500 members benefiting, their provision takes place at an state of the art centre in Blackburn, our satellite site in Darwen and within the community, open to ages 5- 19, with […]
Artists create new tableaux for Blackpool Illuminations
Source: Visit Blackpool
It was revealed today (August 10) that internationally-renowned artists Dr Chila Kumari Singh Burman, MBE, and Bruce Alfred have designed two spectacular installations for the 2023 Illuminations display. The tableaux will be unveiled to the public when the Illuminations are launched on Friday 1 September for a four-month season. Both have been built by the […]
Nominations now open for HAPPA awards
Every year the Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) asks you to nominate individuals who go above and beyond for equine welfare. Nominations are now open to anyone who wishes to commend and recognise people that are passionate about improving the lives of equines that have suffered from cruelty and neglect. A special awards ceremony […]
Vote now for the Top Ten Bucket and Spade List
From beach huts to fish ‘n’ chips, seafront proms to piers, the Seaside Heritage Network’s Top 20 Bucket and Spade List sums up the very best of British holiday fun. Votes have been pouring in from all around the coast to slash the list down to a top 10. On 11 September the winners will […]
Lancashire footwear brand attends record number of summer shows and events
Whalley-based independent footwear brand LANX shoes is enjoying a packed calendar of events this year, appearing at 45 shows, fairs and festivals throughout the summer months. Founder Marco Vaghetti explains: ‘When LANX first started out six years ago, it was on market stalls and pop-up shopping events across the North West. I have fond memories […]
Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone celebrates £2.9m boost
Blackburn’s first-ever electric power station is set to be transformed after Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone successfully secured almost £3m of new Government funding. The impressive project is one of four that will receive a cash injection through the Youth Investment Fund, with a total of £12m being announced for the schemes across the borough. […]
The first finalists of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023 revealed
Today, Marketing Lancashire, organisers of Lancashire’s county-wide awards for tourism and hospitality businesses, announced the first of the finalists in this year’s Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023 competition. The annual awards recognise the success and achievements of Lancashire’s tourism and hospitality businesses in a wide range of categories from New Business to Event of the Year, […]
Second European award success for UCLan professor
A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) professor has won a European entrepreneurial award for the second year running. Ahmed Onsy, Professor of Mechatronics and Intelligent Systems Engineering and Associate Dean of the School of Engineering and Computing for Business Development and Partnerships, won the Male Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year Award at the 2023 ACEEU […]