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Derry Green, Founder of The Secret Garden Glamping, has been named as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025 — a programme created by LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group, in partnership with The Times. Derry first captured public attention following his appearance on BBC’s Dragons’ Den in […]

A host of popular service improvements, alongside the opening of an extension to North Station, have earned Blackpool Transport the prestigious title of Tram Operator of the Year. It scooped the coveted accolade at the National Transport Awards and Jane Cole, the operator’s Managing Director, says it’s an achievement the whole town, and surrounding areas, […]

The project has been shortlisted for Residential Property of the Year at the Lancashire Property Awards 2025. Submitted via principal contractor for the development, Caddick Construction, the winners will be revealed at a special ceremony on 13 November in Blackpool. Jubilee Gardens is the first of its kind built and operated by South Ribble Borough […]

Visitors to Towneley Park in Burnley can now marvel at a brand-new dragon sculpture, created by talented #AmazingAccrington artist Sarah Mae Francis. The friendly dragon, made entirely from recycled metal donated by local firms and individuals, including car parts and tools, has taken pride of place as part of the Towneley Dragon Trail. Commissioned by […]

Today, Marketing Lancashire organisers of the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards, announced the finalists in the Unsung Hero category; a special award that celebrates customer service excellence and recognises those who go over and above their normal duties, to deliver outstanding experiences for visitors to Lancashire. They are:  Vikki Harris, Marketing and Partnerships Director of Marketing […]

Preston has been announced as one of the locations to be visited by Small Business Saturday’s national roadshow this autumn, as part of plans to celebrate the nation’s favourite small businesses.‘The Tour’ is a month-long nationwide roadshow, visiting and spotlighting some of the UK’s most inspiring small businesses, as part of the countdown to Small […]

The annual report shows how the council has worked hard to deliver against its corporate strategy priorities with highlights including the Leyland Town Deal development, the opening of the new extra care complex, Jubilee Gardens, leisure centre improvements and supporting residents through its social prescribing service. Councillor Matthew Tomlinson, Leader of South Ribble Borough Council […]

The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker, has unveiled a blue plaque at Moorside House in Altham, celebrating the property’s important place in the story of women’s suffrage and local heritage. The plaque recognises the house as the former home of Lydia Becker, a key pioneer of the movement that paved the way for women’s […]

The unit that was formerly Escape Entertainment in Market Walk, Chorley, is to reopen as Chorley Council secure a new tenant to bring a fresh wave of fun, fitness, and community spirit.Rocafella Leisure Group, known for creating active, family-friendly experiences such as Total Ninja, will be relaunching the family entertainment centre as ReBel. The brand-new […]

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort is ending its 2025 summer season on a high after scooping four awards at the UK Theme Park Awards today – including a win for its newly re-imagined ride, Launch Pad. The accolades included Gold awards for Launch Pad in the ‘Best Re-imagined Ride’ category, beating the likes of LEGO City […]

Wyre Estuary Country Park has once again been recognised as a Quality Assured Visitor Attraction by Visit England, achieving a commendable score of 78% in its latest annual assessment.  This accreditation highlights Wyre Council’s ongoing commitment to ensuring Wyre Estuary Country Park offers a high-quality visitor experience. The assessment covers eight key areas: pre-arrival, arrival, […]

CoworkingCafe study ranks 80+ cities on childcare, affordability, health and work opportunities Balancing a career and raising children has become the norm for mums across England, but the level of support they receive still depends heavily on where they live. To uncover which places are doing the most to support modern motherhood in 2025, CoworkingCafe […]