Extension for Farming in Protected Landscapes funding
The Forest of Bowland National Landscape Partnership is excited to announce the extension of the Defra-funded Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme for an additional year, now running until the end of March 2026. Since its launch in July 2021, this national initiative has involved over 7,000 farmers and land managers, supporting more than 4,600 […]
See inside the magic at Lanx open weekend
Join LANX For A Proper Northern Day Out – No Fuss, Just Good Shoes, Good Food & Good Chat LANX is throwing open the doors to their Whalley Warehouse for a weekend that’s all about showing you what they’re made of – quite literally. From Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd March 2025, you’re invited to […]
Pleasure Beach Resort appoints new head of wardrobe from Strictly Come Dancing
A wardrobe mistress who has worked on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and Gavin and Stacey has joined Pleasure Beach Resort to lead its wardrobe function. Abbie Farnell has been appointed as head of wardrobe for the Blackpool theme park’s entertainment division as it re-opens for the 2025 season. As head of wardrobe, Abbie will lead the department […]
Appeal will help wildlife find a home at nature reserve
Brockholes Nature Reserve, a 106-hectare wildlife haven near Preston, is calling on the community to help raise £2,000 to support its vital conservation work. Managed by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Brockholes provides a crucial refuge for birds, insects, mammals, plants and amphibians, while also welcoming thousands of visitors each year. Annual upkeep of the reserve […]
Lancashire’s Park Hall Hotel deploys AI Concierge by Inntelo AI in UK first
Lancashire’s Park Hall Resort & Spa has become the first UK hotel to adopt an AI Concierge that talks to guests over the phone and via WhatsApp. Designed by UK company Inntelo AI, the AI Concierge works alongside hotel teams to enhance guest experiences and streamline daily operations. Originally the site of a Benedictine monastery dating back to 669 […]
Hospitality team takes 30 mile hike to raise funds for Lancashire charity
A brave band of walkers brought together by a Lancashire hotel has tackled a one day 30 mile hiking challenge to raise funds for a local charitable organisation. The team of six hikers from English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues completed the walk from Wild Boar Estate in south Cumbria to Lancaster House Hotel in […]
Blackpool Dance Festival crowned “Large Event of the Year” at Lancashire Tourism Awards
The world-renowned Blackpool Dance Festival has been awarded the prestigious ‘Large Event of the Year’ at this week’s Lancashire Tourism Awards, further cementing its position as one of the region’s most significant cultural and economic contributors. The festival, which welcomes over 25,000 visitors annually to the iconic Winter Gardens, generates an impressive £6 million for […]
Heritage Railway Association award for West Lancs’ Sybil
The Sybil Locomotive Trust, based at the West Lancashire Light Railway in Hesketh Bank, was thrilled to be awarded runner-up, Highly Commended for the Steam Locomotive of the Year award at the Heritage Railway Association awards night in Gateshead on the 8th of February 2025. This followed an 8-year restoration of Sybil, a Bagnal 0-4-0ST […]
February Half Term Fun in Lancashire
Looking for some fun and exciting half-term activities that will help keep the whole family entertained, then look no further! Lancashire has so many great attractions, things to do and special events that provide all the ingredients for a memorable half term. Get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air, learn more about the night sky, […]
Eight at Gazegill is a finalist in the Countryside Alliance Awards
Gazegill Organics are delighted to announce that Eight at Gazegill has been shortlisted to win a Countryside Alliance Award in the Rural Enterprise category. The Awards are the Countryside Alliance’s annual celebration of British food & farming, enterprise and heritage through our small hard-working businesses. The Awards are now in their eighteenth year and have […]
Lancashire Business Board chairman takes centre stage at Festival of Business
The chairman of Lancashire’s recently constructed business will take centre stage at Impact Conferencing in Burnley for Lancashire Festival of Business 2025, later this month. Mo Isap is the founder of the IN4 Group, a technology company designed to give every individual access to high quality skills training. Last week, Lancashire Business View reported how […]
Hollywood Comes To Great Harwood This February
Following the huge success of their Christmas events, Great Harwood Events are proud to launch and new and unique experience over Valentine’s weekend – a Pop Up Cinema in the historic Mercer Hall – sitting in the disused swimming pool! The pop up screen is 6m wide and there is a superb selection of films […]