Anna Izza

Heritage Tram Tours, which operates as part of Blackpool Transport will run on a tour basis with customers needing to pre-book in advance online. Heritage Trams will then run from September. The show-stopping illuminated trams, including the much-loved Western Train will run from October all the way through to January as part of the extended […]

Two talented students from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are celebrating having won a national design competition organised by the Graduate Fashion Foundation on behalf popular video messaging app TikTok. For Chelsea Barker, 22, from Southport studying fashion design and Bethany Redhead, 23, from Lancaster studying fashion promotion, it was a double success; both have […]

Strong demand for an ambitious support programme aimed at returning Lancashire’s fast-growing businesses to full strength shows the ‘impressive’ resilience of the county’s economy, business leaders have said. 21 of Lancashire’s most ambitious firms have been accepted onto Two Zero’s Scaleup Resurgence programme, which is fully funded by Lancashire County Council. Between them they employ […]

One of Blackpool’s most enduring attractions has joined the growing list of tourism businesses signed up the new We’re Good To Go COVID-safe industry standard. Around 300 businesses across the resort have signed up to the VisitEngland standard within a week of its launch including hotels, B&Bs, visitor attractions, restaurants, bars and amusement centres. And […]

Conservative Party Co-Chairman, Amanda Milling MP, has today announced the Conservative Party will host its Spring Forum in Blackpool in 2022. Conservative Spring Forum provides an excellent opportunity for members, organisations and the press to engage with the Party and hear about new ideas and policies. The Spring Forum will see a series of key […]

After nearly 3 months closed to the general public, family owned and north-west based Lavender Hotel Group is preparing to open its doors once again. Like all UK hotel operators Lavender Hotels have been closed to the public since lockdown first began on the 24th March. However, as the governments recent easing of further social […]

Treasured local heritage attraction Leighton Hall near Carnforth is reopening after nearly four agonising months of lockdown. To the relief and delight of visitors, staff, volunteers, and the family, the award-winning seat of the Gillow furniture making dynasty will reopen on July 16th Having been working hard putting in safeguarding measures, visitors will again be […]

Burnley’s high street is recovering well following the COVID-19 lockdown In joint second place for high street recovery, according to Centre for Cities It’s also in 6th place for largest increase in footfall since non-essential shops reopened on 15th June Burnley is so far bouncing back well from the COVID-19 lockdown, with its high street […]

Blackpool’s annual Ride the Lights event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, which gives cyclists of all ages and ability an opportunity to ride on a traffic-free promenade a few days ahead of the official Switch-On of the Blackpool Illuminations, attracts up to 15,000 people. It was due to take place […]

Rachel McQueen, Chief Executive of Marketing Lancashire comments on today’s (8/7/2020)  mini-budget from Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak. “We very much welcome the announcements made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today, particularly related to the VAT cut for the tourism and hospitality sector and the ‘Eat out to help out’ initiative. The former […]

Forbes Solicitors has been named on the Central Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (“CHIC”) framework which reflects the firm’s deep expertise and track record in the sector across its specialist teams.   CHIC is a consortium of Registered Providers and has around 90 members across the UK.  Members can access and instruct legal services via the framework, […]

The Harris will welcome visitors back to its Grade 1 building on Saturday 11 July as part of a phased reopening. The ground floor will open first, with the main library offering a book lending and returns service. The shop will also open for purchases and there will be a takeaway café service, both accepting contactless […]