Historic Kirkham Landmark’s New 1860 Bistro Opens
1860 Sports bar, coffee lounge and bistro has officially opened its doors to the public. The launch follows a successful soft opening at the historic Grade II listed landmark on Poulton Street in Kirkham. Fylde Council purchased the Former Girls’ Charity School at 52-64 Poulton Street in March 2022 and has overseen a programme of […]
£600k Arts Council England funding boost for Burnley’s 2027 Year of Culture
Funding of almost £600,000 will create work opportunities for young people, support local creative talent and help build a lasting legacy from Burnley’s 2027 Year of Culture. Burnley Leisure and Culture (BLC) has secured £599,936 from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Place Partnership programme as part of the build-up to the ambitious year-long event. The two-year investment […]
Morecambe Businesses Vote to Back Their BID for a Third Term
A resounding ballot result gives Morecambe BID a fresh five-year mandate — and recognises almost a decade of work by a small team and a committee of local volunteers Morecambe, 14th August 2026 — Businesses across Morecambe have voted overwhelmingly to renew Morecambe Business Improvement District (BID) for a third five-year term, in a ballot […]
New visitor centre and education hub for Wyre Estuary Country Park
Wyre Council, in partnership with Our Future Coast, is investing in the future of Wyre Estuary Country Park through the construction of a new visitor centre and education hub that will inspire learning, support conservation and enhance visitor experiences for years to come. The project will see part of the existing Riverside Room, pictured, demolished […]
KT Tunstall announced for Blackpool’s The People’s Stage Concert this Sunday!
Blackpool Opera House will Suddenly See even more star power on Sunday 26 July as award-winning singer- songwriter KT Tunstall joins the illustrious line-up to celebrate Blackpool’s UK City of Culture bid Just announced! Multi-award-winning, rock and folk powerhouse KT Tunstall will join Manchester’s renowned Hallé Orchestra to lead a whole pack of glittering Diamond […]
£198,000 grant boost for Burnley 2027 Year of Culture community volunteer programme
A grant of almost £200,000 secured by Burnley Leisure & Culture (BLC) will help to expand a flagship community volunteer programme at the heart of Burnley 2027 Year of Culture and its legacy. The £198,000 funding has come from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, one of the largest independent grant-makers in the UK, and will support the […]
Free Bowie Concert planned to celebrate Blackpool’s UK City of Culture Bid
Blackpool Opera House will host the star-studded FREE live music event THE PEOPLE’S STAGE on Sunday 26 July for everyone to Back the Bid! There’s a Starman waiting in the sky. And he’s going to blow our minds this July… Blackpool is set to host one of the biggest FREE music events of the year […]
New Masterclass Offers Financial Confidence Boost for Wyre Businesses
Wyre businesses are invited to book their place for an upcoming finance masterclass designed to support confident decision-making and help maintain healthy, sustainable growth. Balancing the Books is a practical business networking and learning event taking place on Wednesday 17 June, 5.30pm at the Civic Centre, Poulton. Delivered by Brown & Co, one of Wyre’s established accountancy firms, […]
Jamie Oliver backs Eden Project garden for RHS Chelsea People’s Choice Award
Chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver visited the Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this morning, praising its focus on growing food, sustainability and creating new career pathways for young people. He also urged the public to back the garden as voting opens for the prestigious BBC/RHS People’s Choice Award at […]
Europe’s Longest Stepping Stones to Open at WWT Martin Mere This Summer
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, home to fascinating wetland wildlife such as flamingos and otters, is delighted to unveil an exciting new attraction set to open this summer. The centre, based in West Lancashire, is opening what it believes to be the longest stretch of continuous stepping stones in Europe, possibly even the world. Currently […]
Eden Project’s Bring Me Sunshine Garden Launches at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026
The Eden Project officially unveiled its RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 garden today with broadcaster Angela Rippon joining Morecambe and Wise homage act in a joyful moment celebrating the spirit and regeneration of Morecambe. The Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden marks Eden’s 25th anniversary year and offers the first glimpse of Eden Project Morecambe, […]
Morecambe BID secures funding for new Town Centre Warden
Morecambe BID has secured funding to introduce a dedicated Town Centre Warden / Ambassador, reinforcing ongoing efforts to support a safe, welcoming and thriving town centre. The initiative has been made possible thanks to support from Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, and Morecambe and Lunesdale MP, Lizzi Collinge. Their backing has enabled the […]