Anna Izza
£38m town centre improvements for Leyland Town Deal underway
Source: South Ribble Borough Council
Following a ground-breaking funding bid which saw £25million allocated to the exciting project and a large consultation process where we sought views from residents, stakeholders and businesses, the first phases of work are now well underway. The first phase of site clearance on Quin Street and John Street has been completed by ADS Environmental. In […]
The Barn at Worden Hall is event-ready following £2.8m investment
Source: South Ribble Borough Council
The Barn at Worden Hall is ready to welcome bookings for special events and occasions, following the £2.8 million investment in refurbishing the iconic Grade II listed building located in the heart of Worden Park. From July 2023 The Barn will be able to begin hosting functions such as parties, wakes, conferences, and small weddings […]
Forest of Bowland AONB to host FREE Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Summit
The Forest of Bowland AONB is hosting a FREE symposium next month for anyone working in tourism, travel or place-based marketing. They will share learnings from their Eco Escapes sustainable tourism campaign and the audience will hear from a panel of experts on how travel and tourism can become more sustainable and inclusive. Lancashire’s protected landscapes […]
UCLan partners with Community Foundation for Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has established an official partnership with Community Foundation for Lancashire to develop a number of projects designed to benefit the region. Launched in 2007, Community Foundation for Lancashire works with individuals, families, companies, charitable trusts, public sector bodies and organisations to invest in local grassroots charities. UCLan is the […]
Pet owners urged to help keep wildlife and livestock safe this spring
Source: Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Lancashire Wildlife Trust ask the public to keep dogs on leads to protect nature The Lancashire Wildlife Trust is urging dog owners to keep their pets on short leads now that birds are nesting, species are emerging from hibernation and to protect grazing livestock. The call comes after an incident in which a conservation grazing […]
VisitBritain launches multi-million pound campaign ‘See Things Differently’ campaign
Source: Visit Britain
National tourism agency VisitBritain has this week started rolling out its new multi-million pound international campaign for 2023 to drive tourism to Britain. The international GREAT Britain marketing campaign invites visitors to ‘See Things Differently’, showcasing Britain as a dynamic, diverse and exciting destination, packed full of activities to come and enjoy now, with a […]
Clitheroe Food Festival turns into a week-long event
Source: Ribble Valley Borough Council
CALLING all food enthusiasts – save the date for this year’s Clitheroe Food Festival, which takes place on Saturday, August 12. What’s more this year’s festival will round off a week of foodie events being held throughout Ribble Valley. Festival organiser Ribble Valley Borough Council has decided to expand the festival, now in its 11th […]
Tatton Gardens completion brings outstanding facilities to Chorley community
Source: Chorley Council
A new extra care facility and whole host of community facilities are now complete in Chorley. The development, on the site of the former bus depot on Eaves Lane, brings extra care accommodation for the over 55’s and community facilities including quality healthcare provisions. Leader of Chorley Council, Councillor Alistair Bradley said: “We’re delighted that […]
Thrill-seeker required – to test rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is recruiting for a thrill seeking new employee to take up the newly created role of Rollercoaster Test Rider. The successful candidate will be put straight to work, ensuring that the park’s 10 rollercoasters have the right amount of thrills and excitement before Blackpool Pleasure Beach reopens on Saturday 18th March. Blackpool […]
UCLan hosts match making job fair for local ex-forces personnel
The Work and Health Fair is the first of its kind in the Lancashire area, developed specifically with ex-forces personnel in mind. The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) today welcomed around 100 veterans to our Preston Campus, as the hosts of an event to match up former members of the Armed Forces with new employment […]
Lancashire dairy and premium yoghurt brand acquired by James Hall Group
Iconic Lancashire brand Ann Forshaw’s and its associated Alston Dairy has been acquired by the James Hall Group of Companies. The acquisition sees the Group expand its portfolio of food manufacturing businesses in the North West to five, adding Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy to Clayton Park Bakery, Fazila Foods, Graham Eyes Butchers, and the Great […]
Lancashire-headquartered Forbes Solicitors expands Manchester Office
Four new hires have joined the Manchester office of Lancashire-headquartered Forbes Solicitors, as the firm expands its commercial litigation, property litigation and contentious probate services in the city. The new joiners are Partner Paul Magee, Associate Nicola Laurie, Trainee Solicitor Alexandra Adesina and Paralegal Harry Silverman. Each join from Linder Myers Solicitors, with Paul specialising […]