Blackpool Dance Festival crowned “Large Event of the Year” at Lancashire Tourism Awards
The world-renowned Blackpool Dance Festival has been awarded the prestigious ‘Large Event of the Year’ at this week’s Lancashire Tourism Awards, further cementing its position as one of the region’s most significant cultural and economic contributors. The festival, which welcomes over 25,000 visitors annually to the iconic Winter Gardens, generates an impressive £6 million for […]
Heritage Railway Association award for West Lancs’ Sybil
The Sybil Locomotive Trust, based at the West Lancashire Light Railway in Hesketh Bank, was thrilled to be awarded runner-up, Highly Commended for the Steam Locomotive of the Year award at the Heritage Railway Association awards night in Gateshead on the 8th of February 2025. This followed an 8-year restoration of Sybil, a Bagnal 0-4-0ST […]
February Half Term Fun in Lancashire
Looking for some fun and exciting half-term activities that will help keep the whole family entertained, then look no further! Lancashire has so many great attractions, things to do and special events that provide all the ingredients for a memorable half term. Get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air, learn more about the night sky, […]
Eight at Gazegill is a finalist in the Countryside Alliance Awards
Gazegill Organics are delighted to announce that Eight at Gazegill has been shortlisted to win a Countryside Alliance Award in the Rural Enterprise category. The Awards are the Countryside Alliance’s annual celebration of British food & farming, enterprise and heritage through our small hard-working businesses. The Awards are now in their eighteenth year and have […]
Lancashire Business Board chairman takes centre stage at Festival of Business
The chairman of Lancashire’s recently constructed business will take centre stage at Impact Conferencing in Burnley for Lancashire Festival of Business 2025, later this month. Mo Isap is the founder of the IN4 Group, a technology company designed to give every individual access to high quality skills training. Last week, Lancashire Business View reported how […]
Hollywood Comes To Great Harwood This February
Following the huge success of their Christmas events, Great Harwood Events are proud to launch and new and unique experience over Valentine’s weekend – a Pop Up Cinema in the historic Mercer Hall – sitting in the disused swimming pool! The pop up screen is 6m wide and there is a superb selection of films […]
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 […]