Anna Izza
Oswaldtwistle Mills set for busy season with coach trips up by 50%
Oswaldtwistle Mills has long been an excellent destination for coach trips, with a private restaurant, excellent facilities, a dedicated free coach park, and Meet and Greet with the warmest welcome in Lancashire. Following the launch of their new coach and group booking brochure for 2025, they are very proud to report a great start to […]
Lancashire training provider launches 100 in100 apprenticeship campaign
Accrington-based training provider North Lancs Training Group CIC (NLTG) has launched an exciting new Apprenticeship campaign which will look to raise 100 new Apprenticeship vacancies in 100 days. The initiative, which was launched earlier this month, is aimed at supporting local businesses by providing quality Apprentices to help them grow, as well as getting more […]
Work underway on new £8.72M ride at Pleasure Beach Resort
Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has today unveiled its plans for a new £8.72M ride, which will be the biggest of its kind in the UK. A Gyro Swing is being added to the park’s line up of rides in 2026, and work has already begun on its delivery. The ride is a giant spinning pendulum […]
Eden Project Morecambe hits major milestone
The Eden Project has announced John Pye as its Project Director for Eden Project Morecambe and the commencement of work by an external design team. John joins at an exciting time for the project, leading the transition into delivery phase. As the first official employee of Eden Project Morecambe Limited, John will be based in […]
Legendary performer Stevie Wonder joins line-up for Lytham Festival 2025
The 25-time GRAMMY award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer will headline the North West’s largest live music festival on Thursday July 3 with his LOVE, LIGHT & SONG show – one of only three outdoor dates for the legendary singer in the UK in 2025. It is also announced today that indie legends Manic Street Preachers, singer-songwriters Jake Bugg and Liz Phair, chart-toppers Train, pop superstar Jess Glynne and […]
Winners of Red Rose Awards 2025 revealed
The winners of the 2025 Red Rose Awards were revealed at a glamorous black-tie celebration hosted by Lancashire Business View at the Winter Gardens Blackpool. The event was attended by more than 1,000 members of the Lancashire business community. The big winners on the night were Dennis Eagle and Darwen Terracotta who won two awards […]
Business grant success for rural Wyre cheese business
Representatives from Wyre Council visited JJ Sandham Ltd. recently to see the incredible impact that the Rural Business Grant funding has had on the business. As part of Wyre Council’s UK Shared Prosperity programme, rural businesses across Wyre were invited to apply for grant funding through the Rural Business Grant Programme in 2023. Businesses also […]
Burnley-based AMS NEVE powers Oscar-winning sound for Dune: Part Two
In the field of cinematic sound, AMS Neve provides global excellence, providing state-of-the-art equipment that has helped craft some of the film industry’s most celebrated scores. This year, their equipment played a pivotal role in achieving the prestigious Best Sound award at the 97th Academy Awards for Dune: Part Two. Created by the renowned German composer […]
Latest visitor economy survey reveals steady increase in visitors to Lancashire
The county’s annual STEAM report, which evaluates the volume and value of visitors to Lancashire, has been released by Marketing Lancashire, the county’s LVEP (Local Visitor Economy Partnership). It analyses data from hospitality and tourism businesses gathered in 2023 and shows that visitors to Lancashire rose to 66.7million, up by 2.8% on previous 2022 figures. […]
VisitEngland announces venue and date of Awards for Excellence 2025
VisitEngland has announced that this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will be held at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on 4 June. The 35th national awards will see finalists from 21 regional competitions recognised as Gold, Silver and Bronze winners across 16 core categories. Award categories range from the ‘Experience of the Year’ to the ‘Taste of England Award’ and […]
Over 100 live job vacancies on offer at Hyndburn jobs fair
Local people looking for a new career are being invited to visit a free-to-attend Jobs Fair which takes place in Accrington Town Hall on Thursday 20th March. Organised by Hyndburn Borough Council, the event runs from 9am to 3pm and will showcase over 100 live job vacancies across the region. Organisations exhibiting include: Lancashire Care Alliance, […]
Oswaldtwistle Mills launches new sleep solutions department
Oswaldtwistle Mills continues to evolve, adding new departments and refreshing its product ranges to enhance the shopping experience. As part of their ongoing commitment to becoming a true one-stop destination, they have recently expanded and reconfigured their furniture department to accommodate their latest retail partner – The Sleep Haven. The Sleep Haven are a company […]