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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 […]

Local people are being invited to help shape a bid for Morecambe to be named UK Town of Culture in 2028. A partnership of local arts, creative and heritage organisations have come together to support the development of the bid. Organisations representing this partnership, Morecambe Winter Gardens, Deco Publique and More Music, are seeking thoughts […]

Wyre Council is delighted to announce the successful completion of major improvement works at Market House in Garstang, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The project, led by Garstang Town Trust, has transformed the historic building, creating a more comfortable, attractive, and energy‑efficient space for traders, visitors, and the local community.  Market House, which has been central to […]

Blackpool’s Sandcastle Waterpark has announced a major £500,000 refurbishment programme as it prepares to celebrate its 40th birthday in June. The refurbishment includes the complete redevelopment of the park’s changing village facilities, offering guests a brighter, more modern environment. Alongside this, the waterpark famous slides have been freshly repainted and a brand‑new audio system has […]

To mark World Book Day 2026® (Thursday 5 March), the Premier League is giving away more than 120,000 free books to children across England and Wales, through its Premier League Primary Stars programme. The giveaway, which has been supported by the World Book Day Charity and National Year of Reading initiative, forms part of the […]

Burnley has been chosen as the 2026 host for the second LIFT Festival – Lancashire Innovation, Finance, and Tech Festival – which is happening on 11th June at Turf Moor. LIFT will offer ambitious founders and progressive industry leaders practical advice and actionable insights to help them drive their companies forward. Over a packed and […]

Festival Bowland celebrates the nature, landscape, culture and heritage of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape and this year’s programme is full of fantastic opportunities to get involved. The 2026 calendar offers the chance to discover some truly “champion” species, enjoy night sky wonders and make the most of Bowland’s more accessible walking routes, alongside […]