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HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) are pleased to welcome a new addition to the Farm this summer, who doesn’t cost anything to feed. Rusty will be paying a visit to Shores Hey Farm, Burnley, Lancashire from 24th July until 4th September. Rusty the horse created by local artist and sculptor, Sarah Mae Francis founder […]

Stonyhurst College and its Prep School, Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall, have been awarded the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent in all areas’ following an inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Stonyhurst College and its Prep School, Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall, have been awarded the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent in all areas’ following an […]

Over 12,000 attended as the Accrington Food & Culture Festival returned in style on Saturday 3rd June. Attractions included international, regional and local food markets, 1940’s singers, a Spitfire flypast, a war re-enactment, a kitchen demo area featuring TV star Molly Robbins and some amazing local businesses, and a spectacular culture festival inside Accrington Market […]

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) are calling on members of the public to get involved in a Challenge Event to help raise funds for the Charity by ‘Hack, Hike or Bike’. A get active, sponsored, challenge to get riders, walkers and cyclists alike out in the great outdoors. HAPPA are inviting participates to raise […]

VisitEngland has announced the winners of its annual Awards for Excellence 2023, celebrating the tourism industry’s brightest stars. The 20 Gold Award winners were announced at an evening ceremony on 7 June hosted by Alex Polizzi at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, in categories ranging from ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ […]

Blackpool Transport are hosting an open recruitment day on Friday 16th June for Bus Drivers, Trainee Bus Drivers, Tram Drivers, Conductors and Engineers. The event will take place from 10am until 4pm at Starr Gate Tram Depot. They are offering competitive pay, flexible working hours and part-time options for selected job roles. The recruitment day will involve talking to […]

Over 12,000 people flocked to Accrington town centre for the spectacular Accrington Food & Culture Festival on Saturday 3rd June. The event, sponsored by North Lancs Training Group (NLTG), Hyndburn Borough Council, Cardboard Box Company and Financial Affairs, was officially opened by the Mayor of Hyndburn, before a sensational day of entertainment including live cooking demonstrations, […]

Following on from the enormous success of our community marquee for the coronation celebrations, Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens are pleased to announce that the community marquee, The Tent, will remain in their historic gardens from 22nd July until 28th August 2023. Audiences can expect a range of daytime and early evening activities with something for […]

Last Monday May 8th, the King’s Coronation Big Street Party was held in Darwen Market Square, in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III. Funded by the Darwen Town Council and organised by the award-winning Crafty Vintage and Let’s Make, the event was a huge success, with families flocking to join in the fun. […]

The people of Morecambe Bay are being invited to get involved with an exciting investigative arts journey called Bay Lines which forms part of the ambitious national ‘Beach of Dreams’ programme – an epic collective journey to discover more about our national coastlines, ourselves and our planet. As part of the Ways Around The Bay […]

A new food festival for Lancaster will take place on Friday 2nd June… Around the World Food Festival will be the Dukes theatre’s first ever food festival, as they open their doors to celebrate food and tastes from around the world. With a focus on food suppliers from Lancaster & Lancashire the food festival will celebrate […]

Leading northern law firm Napthens has launched AfterAthena, a new HR and H&S platform-based service designed to streamline and support HR & H&S processes and help businesses stay up-to-date with the latest legal developments and case updates. Initially launching to an existing client base of more than 450 businesses covering more than 150,000 employees, AfterAthena […]