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A festive surprise from Whalley-based footwear brand LANX  In the sleepy Ribble Valley, a touch of Christmas magic is approaching. On the morning of 6th December, a select group of lucky locals will awake to a delightful surprise, a herd of small, hand-crafted, wooden reindeer appearing on doorsteps throughout the town. Each one will be […]

PM+M – the chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has made a raft of promotions across the business Promoted to senior manager are Sarah Farragher (Accounting + Advisory), Alex Heath (Audit, Accounting + Advisory) and Andy Kirkaldy (Tax). Whilst Reece Eccles (Payroll) and Laura Whewell (Tax) have become managers, and Ellie Stockwell […]

Pendle Leisure Trust is excited to announce that working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council construction has officially begun on the new Wavelengths Studio, a purpose-built facility being developed as part of the Nelson Town Deal. Scheduled for completion in March 2026, this landmark project represents a major step forward in enhancing leisure and wellbeing […]

Wyre Council is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Wyre Business Awards, unveiled at a spectacular ceremony held at the historic Marine Hall in Fleetwood on Tuesday 21 October.  Now in its milestone tenth year, the Wyre Business Awards have become a flagship celebration of the borough’s thriving business community, an evening dedicated […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Oswaldtwistle Mills, and the magic of Christmas is about to come to life! The iconic Lancashire shopping destination has transformed into a winter wonderland – and they’re on the lookout for cheerful, energetic, and festive individuals to join the fun as Christmas Elves in this year’s Santa’s Grotto. […]

VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar award, now in its fourteenth 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 […]

Today, Marketing Lancashire organisers of the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards, announced the finalists in the Large and Small Events and the Hospitality and Tourism Student categories of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026. These three categories now complete the full list of finalists who are now invited to celebrate their achievement together, at Lancashire’s only county-wide […]

PM+M – the Blackburn and Bury based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has joined the growing movement of companies using business as a force for good after achieving Certified B Corporation status. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that PM+M meets high standards […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]