Pendle Leisure Trust celebrates 25th Anniversary
Pendle Leisure Trust was established on October 1, 2000. Before then, sport and leisure in the borough had come under the umbrella of Pendle Borough Council’s Leisure Services Department, formed in 1974. Initially, the borough had modest leisure offerings: outdated swimming baths in Nelson and Colne, a few community halls and theatres, and basic sports […]
Hotelier enjoys anniversary and sweet smell of success with ROSE Award
A family of Blackpool hoteliers are celebrating the 10-year anniversary at Hotel Sheraton with the latest in a long list of national awards. Liz Brown and family have received the prestigious Recognition of Service Excellence Award from VisitEngland which showcases accommodation providers “who deliver the warmest of welcomes” and where staff deliver incredible experiences “irrespective […]
Lancashire high street retailers urged to ‘take advantage’ of new funded support programme
A funded six-month business support programme aimed at helping Lancashire’s high street retailers attract new customers, evolve and futureproof their business has been launched. The Retail Renaissance Programme is being fully funded by Boost; Lancashire Business Growth Hub, which is run by Lancashire County Council, and will be delivered by retail industry experts from specialist […]
Two Lancashire Accommodation Providers win VisitEngland 2025 ROSE Awards
VisitEngland has today Wednesday 10 September revealed this year’s winners of its Accommodation Quality Scheme 2025 ROSE Awards with Hotel Sheraton, Blackpool and Alden Cottage, Clitheroe on the list. The ROSE (Recognition Of Service Excellence) Awards showcase the accommodation providers who deliver the warmest of welcomes and where the staff provide incredible experiences for their […]
Burnley careers and education event back for second year
A careers and education event to inspire the next generation is coming back to Burnley, after a successful inaugural year. Find Your Future is an inspirational event that shines a spotlight on some of the apprenticeships, careers and further education available in Burnley, with over 40 exhibitors with interactive stands booked to take part in […]
Forbes Solicitors Supports the Next Steps of Perspex International’s Eco-Friendly Plant
Forbes Solicitors has helped the development of Perspex International’s new £40million production plant in Darwen to take another significant step forward. The Lancashire-headquartered law firm has finalised a complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) framework, which brings together a multitude of different contractors who will deliver the new hi-tech, eco-friendly plant and research centre. […]
Eden Project Morecambe Goes Live With New Job Vacancies
The Eden Project Morecambe has gone live with its next round of official job vacancies — a major step in bringing this world-class destination to life on our seafront. The project, backed by the UK Government, National Lottery Heritage Fund, and local authority partners, will create a landmark visitor attraction inspired by the natural beauty […]
£4.1 billion boost to the economy estimated as 11.2m Brits planning a UK break this bank holiday
VisitEngland’s August bank holiday trip tracker survey, published today, shows that 11.2 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this bank holiday weekend, bringing an estimated £4.1 billion boost to the economy. The figures are just up on last year, when 11 million Brits planned to take an overnight trip […]
Dragons, pampered pooches & wild wonders set to light up Blackpool
Blackpool has unveiled a dazzling array of new, fun-packed features that will grace the 2025 Illuminations display, created in collaboration with four nationally acclaimed artists. At a special preview event held at Blackpool Council’s Lightworks facility, where the world-famous display is manufactured, the Illuminations team revealed: Speaking at the preview event, Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader […]
Bulrush wetter farming trial gets project extension
A pioneering project looking at ways that farmers can farm on waterlogged land while also protecting environmentally important peatlands and combatting climate change will continue with a year-long extension. Gore House Farm near Liverpool and The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside have had a year-long extension to their wetter farming project until […]
Sustainable Chef Skills Bootcamp from Blackpool and The Fylde College
Blackpool and The Fylde College are delighted to provide the opportunity to provide an exciting new collaboration with some of Lancashire’s leading restaurants, and Lancashire Skills Hub. The upcoming Sustainable Chef Skills Bootcamp will be open to all Lancashire based chefs from the Bispham Campus. Discover more below The Sustainable Chef Skills Bootcamp This six-week, hands-on […]
Meet the new team making travel even easier in Blackpool
A new team of customer assistants has transformed tram and bus trips in Blackpool, offering quicker boarding and face-to-face travel advice as part of an enhanced customer experience. A fresh focus on customer service has seen them posted at key locations on the tram and bus network. With their easily identifiable pink uniforms, which are […]