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Morecambe BID has secured funding to introduce a dedicated Town Centre Warden / Ambassador, reinforcing ongoing efforts to support a safe, welcoming and thriving town centre. The initiative has been made possible thanks to support from Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, and Morecambe and Lunesdale MP, Lizzi Collinge. Their backing has enabled the […]

VisitEngland’s Easter ‘Trip-Tracker’ survey, published today, indicates that 12.5 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK for the Easter weekend, bringing an estimated £4.8 billion boost to the economy. This is also more than the 7.4 million Brits who are planning a trip abroad this Easter.  The figures are up on […]

West Lancashire councillors approve a £100,000 grant for the Ormskirk Community Partnership to restore the town’s historic ginnels believed to reflect medieval street patterns.   The exciting heritage initiative is set to take a major step forward enabling significant improvements to these much‑loved passageways, including repairs, enhanced lighting, and work to better showcase Ormskirk’s rich history to residents […]

Golden eggs are about to start appearing across Lancashire, after BBC Radio Lancashire launched the county’s biggest-ever Easter egg hunt. Starting on Monday, 50 golden eggs will be hidden across the county – with eggs in every Lancashire borough. Each egg contains a unique code, which can be redeemed on the BBC Radio Lancashire Breakfast […]

A new rail base in Preston has officially opened in a landmark moment for the city, creating around 100 jobs as Lumo prepares to launch direct Scotland-London trains. Lumo partnered with the colourful Preston Caribbean Carnival for an eye-catching procession from Preston Railway Station to the new headquarters on Fox Street, with twenty performers dazzling locals […]

A new campaign on East Lancashire buses has been launched to showcase people who have built successful lives in Burnley. The campaign has been created by place brand Burnley.co.uk and will see two buses wrapped with the chosen individuals, directing people to head to Burnley.co.uk/madeit to find out their stories. The Burnley bus is already […]

The Harris is delighted to announce that it has achieved an exceptional 90% quality score following its first-ever VisitEngland Quality Assessment, securing official accreditation as a Visitor Attraction under the VisitEngland scheme. A 90% score is a rare achievement for a first assessment visit and represents a significant milestone for The Harris. The result reflects […]

Fylde Council is spearheading a borough-wide effort to compete for the prestigious UK Town of Culture 2028, with plans to submit a bid on behalf of Kirkham while actively supporting other towns and parishes across Fylde as they develop their own proposals. The competition, led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, offers £3 […]

Lytham’s beloved Clifton Street is set to shine as the installation of 26 beautiful new heritage lighting columns gets underway this week. Lancashire County Council commenced works to replace the lighting columns on Monday 16 March, working from east to west along Clifton Street. This landmark investment will celebrate the area’s rich heritage while creating […]

An unforgettable day of celebration, innovation and shared success GA Pet Food proudly hosted its first-ever GA Family Forum at The Edge in Wigan on Thursday, 5th March 2026, bringing together colleagues from across the entire business for a truly historic occasion. For the first time in the company’s history, all 630 GA colleagues, representing […]

People across England are being encouraged to get out and discover the remarkable tourism sites across the country, as English Tourism Week kicks off tomorrow (13 March). To mark the occasion, Tourism Minister Stephanie Peacock has today brought together leaders from across the tourism industry – spanning major tourism businesses and attractions, award-winning enterprises and […]

Bowland Inns & Hotels confirms the acquisition of The Thatched Hamlet, Bilsborrow, home to Guy’s Eating Establishment and Owd Nell’s Tavern. Plans to reopen as quickly as possible and begin a major rolling refurbishment programme to restore the site to its former glory. Bowland Inns & Hotels, the Ribble Valley based hospitality business behind the […]