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UCLan graduate enjoys TV award success
A University of Central Lancashire* graduate has achieved industry success after winning a Royal Television Society (RTS) award. Grace Nixon scooped the Best Factual – Long Form trophy at the North West Student Awards for her documentary on Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Ormskirk. The 22-year-old, who graduated from the University’s media & television production degree […]
UCLan celebrates hat-trick of wins at Educate North Awards
Wins in student experience, PhD student achievement of the year and business engagement categories are recognition of university’s continuing success. The University of Central Lancashire* is celebrating winning three of the eight categories it entered at the Educate North Awards 2025. Judges at the prestigious event recognised the University’s efforts to bolster Lancashire’s socio-economic growth, […]
Fylde Council announces Padel opportunity for developers at Fairhaven Lake
Fylde Council is delighted to announce a new opportunity for developers and operators to bring the rapidly growing sport of padel tennis to Fairhaven Lake and Gardens. The Council is seeking expressions of interest for the development of two padel courts with floodlighting at a prime location within Fairhaven Lake and Gardens subject to the […]
Lubaina Himid to represent GB at Venice Biennale 2026
A University of Central Lancashire* Emeritus Professor has been chosen to represent Great Britain at a globally renowned international art festival. Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid CBE will deliver a major solo exhibition of new work at the Venice Biennale 2026. The Emeritus Professor of Contemporary Art is one of the pioneers of the Black British Art […]
Accessibility improvements completed at Shores Hey Farm
The HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) Team are thrilled to share news of completed improvements to pathways at the Charity’s Farm based in Burnley, Lancashire. The Charity was able to secure funding for developments to walkways around the Farm to improve accessibility for all through Lancashire Environmental Fund (LEF). The path leading from the […]
Eight is Lancashire’s number one in national tourism awards
Eight at Gazegill by Doug Crampton, winner of the Lancashire Tourism Award for New Business of the year, has now been named a finalist in the same category in the national Visit England Awards for Excellence 2025. VisitEngland has today, 1 April, announced the finalists who will go forward to the tourism industry’s national Awards for […]
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 […]