Holmes Mill’s Bowland Beer Hall Named Finalist in Great British Pub Awards
Bowland Beer Hall is delighted to announce that it has been nominated as a finalist in the Best Beer Pub category at the prestigious Great British Pub Awards 2025, sponsored by SIBA, the Society of Independent Breweries and Associates. “As the only finalist from these parts in the national category for Best Beer Pub, we […]
Brass Marker Unveiled in Cleveleys to Celebrate Star Wars Filming Location
Wyre Council is proud to officially unveil a new brass marker commemorating the borough’s connection to one of the most iconic film franchises in history, Star Wars. The installation on Cleveleys promenade, which received £1,952 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, commemorates the town’s starring role in the Disney+ Star Wars […]
HUGE village fete comes to Preston this summer
Brockholes’ annual village fete is coming back for the August bank holiday weekend later this summer. The event promises to offer a huge variety of activities for the whole family, from traditional fete games through to an owl meet and greet, bouncy castle, live music and more. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy a day full […]
The Dukes Welcomes New Sponsors for 2025 Park Show
The Dukes Welcomes Waters and Atkinson Chartered Accountants, Oakmere Homes & Lancaster University as Sponsors for The Wizard of Oz The Dukes Theatre is delighted to announce that Waters & Atkinson Chartered Accountants, Oakmere Homes and Lancaster University have joined as proud sponsors of this year’s summer spectacle and Park Show, The Wizard of Oz, running […]
Whitehough Outdoor Centre Launches ‘Beyond Business’
Bespoke Leadership Programme launched in partnership with Football Coach Legend Mike Phelan Whitehough Outdoor Centre is proud to announce the launch of Beyond Business, a groundbreaking leadership development programme created in partnership with football coaching legend Mike Phelan and performance psychology expert Dave Horrocks (BSc, MSc, MBPsS). Designed for businesses of all sizes, Beyond Business […]
Enjoy events galore in the Forest of Bowland this summer
That’s the message from the Forest of Bowland National Landscape Partnership, co-ordinators of the annual Festival Bowland events programme. Opportunities over the summer months include family-friendly activities, a National Meadows Day celebration, guided Tramper treks and the chance to step back in time on a geology walk in the beautiful Trough of Bowland. Sandra Silk, […]
Inspiring new imagery unveiled for Eden Project Morecambe
Spectacular imagery showcasing the developed design of Eden Project Morecambe has been revealed today (June 9, 2025). Two new CGI images from award-winning architects Grimshaw give a fresh look at the unique shell-inspired structure of Eden Project Morecambe, which will be surrounded by inter-connecting gardens and overlooks the natural beauty of Morecambe Bay. The images […]
Forbes Solicitors Reports 17% Uplift in Dealmaking
Forbes Solicitors has advised on deals with a combined value of over £160million during its latest financial year, ending 30th April 2025. The firm’s corporate team, which is part of Forbes’ newly structured Commercial Division, reported trends of acquisitions, Management Buyouts (MBOs) and restructuring all driving dealmaking. The total value of deals the firm advised on […]
VisitEngland announces Awards for Excellence Winners 2025
Lancashire business claims Bronze in national awards Winner of Marketing Lancashire’s Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024, Eight at Gazegill, who progressed to the national Visit England Awards for Excellence 2025, have brought the Bronze award back to the county. Ian O’Reilly and Emma Robbinson, owners of Gazegill Organics – the business behind Eight at Gazegill, were […]
New Book Explores 700 Years of History and Mystery at Samlesbury Hall
Samlesbury Hall – A Journey Through Time’ by Jason Karl to Launch with Event on 27th June 2025 As Samlesbury Hall celebrates its 700th anniversary in 2025, a major new book is set to reveal the full, dramatic sweep of its remarkable story. Written by author, television presenter and Samlesbury Hall Trustee Jason Karl, Samlesbury Hall […]
Visitors to Baylight 25 had a whale of a time – and so did the local economy
The Evaluation Report for Baylight 25 has revealed that not only did 19,286 visitors to the festival in February have a whale of a time, they also delivered a whale of economic value to the Morecambe economy. The independent Evaluation Report from Red Research has revealed that daily visitor numbers were 22% higher than in […]
Thousands enjoy free science extravaganza at UCLan
The three-day Lancashire Science Festival welcomed around 10,000 visitors to the University of Central Lancashire Thousands of people have flocked to Preston to enjoy the award-winning Lancashire Science Festival. The University of Central Lancashire’s* free festival saw around 10,000 visitors enjoy a wide variety of hands-on activities and shows which demonstrated the fun and real-world […]