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 VisitEngland has today (12 November) named the winners of its Visitor Attraction Accolades for 2024-2025, recognising excellence within the visitor attraction sector.   Accolades were awarded to 78 English attractions covering all aspects of what makes an outstanding visitor experience. The five categories include: ‘Welcome’; ‘Best Told Story’; ‘Hidden Gem’; ‘Quality Food and Drink’ and ‘Gold’ for overall […]

The Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens is thrilled to announce that its brand-new venue, The Windmill Performance & Education Centre, is set to feature a state-of-the-art Digital Cinema Package (DCP) projection system and immersive surround sound this Christmas.   This installation marks the first cinema to open its doors in Lytham since The Palace Cinema […]

The Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA), based at Shores Hey Farm in Burnley, has unveiled a brand-new Corporate Sponsorship Programme, giving businesses of all sizes a unique opportunity to directly support the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of neglected, abused and unwanted horses, ponies and donkeys. The new initiative replaces the Charity’s previous scheme with […]

Did you know that Lancashire was one of the places that was home to the sound of Wassailing, bringing neighbours together, as “vessel maids” carrying decorated boxes of fruit and herbs from door to door at Christmastime? You can revisit the Christmases of the past with a trip to some of Lancashire’s historic halls and gardens this festive season for more traditions from times gone by.   This is […]

A festive surprise from Whalley-based footwear brand LANX  In the sleepy Ribble Valley, a touch of Christmas magic is approaching. On the morning of 6th December, a select group of lucky locals will awake to a delightful surprise, a herd of small, hand-crafted, wooden reindeer appearing on doorsteps throughout the town. Each one will be […]

PM+M – the chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has made a raft of promotions across the business Promoted to senior manager are Sarah Farragher (Accounting + Advisory), Alex Heath (Audit, Accounting + Advisory) and Andy Kirkaldy (Tax). Whilst Reece Eccles (Payroll) and Laura Whewell (Tax) have become managers, and Ellie Stockwell […]

Pendle Leisure Trust is excited to announce that working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council construction has officially begun on the new Wavelengths Studio, a purpose-built facility being developed as part of the Nelson Town Deal. Scheduled for completion in March 2026, this landmark project represents a major step forward in enhancing leisure and wellbeing […]

Wyre Council is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Wyre Business Awards, unveiled at a spectacular ceremony held at the historic Marine Hall in Fleetwood on Tuesday 21 October.  Now in its milestone tenth year, the Wyre Business Awards have become a flagship celebration of the borough’s thriving business community, an evening dedicated […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Oswaldtwistle Mills, and the magic of Christmas is about to come to life! The iconic Lancashire shopping destination has transformed into a winter wonderland – and they’re on the lookout for cheerful, energetic, and festive individuals to join the fun as Christmas Elves in this year’s Santa’s Grotto. […]

VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar award, now in its fourteenth year, recognises and celebrates those in the tourism industry who go the extra mile to ensure visitors in England have an amazing and unforgettable experience.    Tourism Superstar nominees are passionate about where they work and the destination they live in, and consistently set the bar high for the […]

Today, Marketing Lancashire organisers of the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards, announced the finalists in the Large and Small Events and the Hospitality and Tourism Student categories of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026. These three categories now complete the full list of finalists who are now invited to celebrate their achievement together, at Lancashire’s only county-wide […]

PM+M – the Blackburn and Bury based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has joined the growing movement of companies using business as a force for good after achieving Certified B Corporation status. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that PM+M meets high standards […]