Blackpool welcomes exciting European Youth Football Competition
Blackpool is preparing to welcome 350 youth football teams and over 10,000 attendees during Easter and May Day bank holiday weekends as they return for Blackpool Cup tournaments. Blackpool Council and VisitBlackpool will once again host the events in partnership with Euro-Sportring, Europe’s largest international youth football tournament organiser. The tournaments will bring a major […]
Hat-trick of honours for Ribble Valley restaurant
Leading the way promoting Lancashire as a must-visit food destination, the team at La Locanda in Gisburn were beyond thrilled to achieve not one, but THREE honours in one week! La Locanda’s first WIN for the ‘Hospitality Business’ award at the Ribble Valley Business Awards 2023, held last week at the Mytton Fold Hotel. Star […]
Global wellbeing pioneer captivates at Lancaster University Management School
A beauty and wellbeing brand pioneer enthralled an audience of businesspeople from across the North West at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS). Liz Earle MBE delivered a captivating talk on her journey from journalist to business leader, her work on normalising discussions about the menopause, and the keys to building a successful team – as […]
The sky’s the limit as mental health charity issues last call for support
Mental health charity Lancashire Mind is issuing a last call for the opportunity to feel ‘on top of the world’ with an exhilarating skydive experience. People have until April 13 to sign up via the Lancashire Mind website. The charity has secured 50 places at Black Knights Skydive Centre in Lancaster on the 13 or […]
Nelson set to be transformed for King’s Coronation as Town Council announce plans for spectacular event
Nelson Town Council have announced an exciting line-up of events to celebrate the King’s Coronation on Saturday 6th May 2023 including a spectacular procession, live music, a big screen showing the Coronation live, competitions, entertainment for all the family and much more. The town will be completely transformed, with local residents and those further afield […]
Stuart Hirst, Mayor of the Ribble Valley cuts the rope on new Shepard’s Hut at Ribble Valley Retreat
English Tourism Week is in full swing in one of Lancashire’s tourism hot spots, and to mark the occasion, the Mayor of the Ribble Valley, Stuart Hirst has been visiting some of the wonderful places on offer in the district. On his whistle-stop tour of this beautiful area, the owners of Ribble Valley Retreat were […]
Blackpool Pleasure Beach confirms Valhalla is back following £4m investment
The legend returns: Blackpool Pleasure Beach confirms Valhalla is back for 2023 season Following a £4 million investment, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has officially announced the return of the world’s best dark ride, Valhalla in time for the park’s 2023 season After much anticipation, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has officially announced that Valhalla will return in 2023. […]
Holmes Mill scoops top tourism accolade
Holmes Mill in Clitheroe are celebrating after being named Tourism, Hospitality & Leisure Business of the Year at the Lancashire Business View’s Red Rose Awards 2023 recently. The converted cotton mill opened in 2015 and has become a well-known leisure destination in the Ribble Valley. Home to Bowland Brewery and Bowland Beer Hall, the site […]
South Ribble Borough Council launches new economic strategy
In recognition of the challenges faced by businesses post pandemic and as a result of the on-going cost of living crisis, the Council’s new economic strategy sets out clear ambitions for the borough’s local economy, businesses and people. South Ribble is home to many businesses who are regularly supported by the council who offer support […]
New Soapbox Race event in Colne expected to draw crowds of 20,000
A fun-packed soapbox race is coming to Colne this summer! Colne Business Improvement District (BID) is backing The Super Soapbox Challenge, expected to draw crowds of around 20,000 people, which will take place on Father’s Day, Sunday June 18th. The event will start outside the Town Hall where a 4-metre-high start ramp will be erected […]
Youth Zone Darwen ‘cleans up’ with brand new patron
Youth Zone Darwen has revealed its 14th patron – Symclean Industrial Ltd. The successful Darwen-based commercial cleaning firm operates right across the UK offering services to a wide range of sectors. Owners Tanya and Gary Targett have now pledged to support Youth Zone Darwen and the incredible work it’s doing with youngsters in the town – […]
Michael Conlon announced as inaugural Chair of Marketing Lancashire’s Lancashire Ambassador Group
Michael Conlon, Executive Chairman of Lancashire based Conlon Construction, has been named as the Lancashire Ambassador group inaugural Chair. Conlon Construction started out as Conlon Brothers in 1961 and has been an integral part of developments across Lancashire and the North West since its inception. The company has a strong reputation for delivering construction projects […]