Ruth Wilkinson Retires as Chairperson of Morecambe BID
Morecambe Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the retirement of its Chairperson, Ruth Wilkinson, after over three years of dedicated voluntary service. Ruth’s leadership and collaboration with a passionate and committed committee have driven a range of initiatives aimed at supporting Morecambe’s community and economy. Morecambe BID is a voluntary organisation representing over 350 independent, […]
Hundreds of seasonal jobs available at Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach
Pleasure Beach Resort has launched a recruitment drive to fill more than 100 job vacancies, as the theme park gears up for its 2025 season. There are hundreds of both full and part time roles available to suit all skillsets and lifestyles, with recruitment taking place across a range of departments. Successful applicants could find […]
Bowland Dark Skies Festival set to return this February
Enjoy a week of exciting events celebrating the beauty of the winter night skies above Bowland Organisers will be hoping for fine weather this coming half-term as the Forest of Bowland’s seventh Dark Skies Festival approaches. Starting on Monday 17th February and running through until Saturday 22nd, this year’s festival highlights the fantastic starscapes above Bowland, […]
Vital Energi Joins Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone as a Gold Patron
Vital Energi, a leading sustainable energy solutions developer in the UK, is proud to announce its commitment as a Gold Patron of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone. This partnership highlights Vital Energi’s dedication to supporting local communities and helping young people unlock their potential in the Blackburn and Darwen area. As a Gold Patron, Vital […]
Finalists announced in new Taste Lancashire Producer Awards
Marketing Lancashire, organisers of the only county-wide tourism and hospitality awards, is delighted to announce the finalists in the new Taste Lancashire Producer Awards, which have been launched this year in partnership with Booths – Lancashire’s family-owned grocers. The Taste Lancashire Producer Awards 2024 aims to honour the producers who are based in the county […]
Wyre Council gives the green light on plans to rejuvenate Fleetwood Waterfront
Wyre Council has been working hard with external specialists Arcadis on a masterplan aimed at transforming the area along the waterfront at Fleetwood. On Tuesday councillors signed off the plans and officers will now begin developing business cases to underpin the four projects, designed to breathe new life into the town. By starting work in […]
Win big with Visit Lancashire’s Advent Calendar
It’s December, which can only mean one thing; the Visit Lancashire Advent Calendar is here once again, with a whole host of prizes from Lancashire based businesses. With a new prize revealed every day between December 1st and 24th, this digital advent calendar is the perfect way to enjoy the festive countdown. Details of the […]
It Feels Grand to Celebrate Lancashire Day
Wednesday 27th November is Lancashire Day and Marketing Lancashire, the region’s Local Visitor Economy Partnership, will be dedicating its activities to spreading the love for this fantastic county and encouraging all Lancastrians, wherever they may be, to join in the celebrations. Each year Marketing Lancashire marks Lancashire Day by using all its online channels to […]
Numbers reveal two of Lancashire’s top restaurants are on Pleasure Beach’s doorstep
Blackpool’s White Tower restaurant and Boulevard hotel’s restaurant (Beachside) have been named among the top 10 in Lancashire according to OpenTable – a restaurant search engine where diners can book and review. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. They sort the results by location and category and compile […]
National Festival of Making opens new opportunity for artists
The National Festival of Making is releasing a new Art in Manufacturing opportunity for an Artist Residency with Darwen Terracotta & Faience, industry leaders in designing and manufacturing architectural terracotta, faience and sculpture. The residency will invite an artist / collective working in any art form to work alongside and draw inspiration from the manufacturer. […]
VisitEngland are looking for their next Tourism Superstar
VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar award, now in its thirteenth 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 […]
Christmas by the Sea is coming to Blackpool and launching with a flurry!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Blackpool’s famous seafront. The annual Christmas By The Sea village is now taking shape on the Tower Festival Headland in readiness for a grand opening on Friday 15 November. The opening event, featuring a cast of skaters and talented young stage school performers, will kick-start a […]