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Lancashire beckons this summer with an exciting tapestry of experiences as a reminder why our remarkable county continues to capture hearts and imaginations! From the dramatic coastline where golden sands meet rolling hills, to the vibrant cultural renaissance sweeping through historic towns and villages, there has never been a more exciting time to discover what […]

The Wyre Business Awards, Wyre’s most prestigious celebration of business excellence, are back for 2025, and entries are officially open! Proudly organised by Wyre Council, these awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding businesses that are driving innovation, creating jobs, and powering the local economy. From small start-ups to established enterprises, the awards recognise success […]

The much-loved Café at Walterz in Staining has undergone a truly tasty transformation – unveiling exciting new menus and a vibrant new outlook thanks to the arrival of homegrown culinary talent, Chef Nathan Shaw. An exclusive event at Café at Walterz on Wednesday 18 June welcomed a glittering guestlist of local celebrities and media personalities, along with […]

VisitEngland has published its 2024 Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions showing that visits to attractions across England saw a small rise in 2024 compared to 2023, and remained significantly down on pre-pandemic levels. Overall, visits to attractions in England were up just 1.4 per cent in 2024 compared to 2023. When comparing to […]

Wyre Council, in partnership with the Wyre Rivers Trust and Lancashire County Council, is proud to announce the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Gateway to the Wyre Estuary Project. The bridleway is now fully reopened, new accessible picnic benches have been installed, and the area is already attracting increased numbers of visitors. The […]

Lancashire’s only county-wide awards for tourism and hospitality businesses Marketing Lancashire, the county’s Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) has now opened applications for this year’s competition to find the very best tourism and hospitality businesses in Lancashire. Tourism and hospitality businesses across Lancashire are invited to apply and with 22 categories available, there’s something to […]

A recent event hosted at Oswaldtwistle Mills brought together key stakeholders and community leaders to spotlight the significant economic, social, and cultural impact of tourism in Hyndburn and across Lancashire. The event, with a presentation by Visit Lancashire, underlined the importance of the visitor economy in Hyndburn in supporting jobs. According to newly released data, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]