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Cyclists will be able to experience some of the best parts of two stages of the Lloyds Tours of Britain route in two official Lloyds Tour of Britain Ride The Route sportives. The sportives will take place ahead of Britain’s biggest professional cycle races. The first takes place on Sunday 16 August 2026, starting from […]

Blackpool’s award-winning museum to be the only North West venue to present David Bowie: On Tour in 2027 Ziggy played guitar… Want to see it up close at Showtown? The V&A has announced today a national tour of highlights from its incredible David Bowie archive will travel across the UK for the very first time. […]

The Amazing Accrington Food & Drink Festival 2026 generated an estimated £701,600 for the local economy, according to a new visitor survey report commissioned by Hyndburn Borough Council. The annual festival, held in Accrington town centre on Saturday 6 June, attracted an estimated 10,000 visitors, with survey findings showing that 97.3% of attendees travelled to […]

Hundreds of people gathered in Morecambe on Wednesday 24 June for a landmark community celebration marking a pivotal moment for Eden Project Morecambe, as the project moves from planning towards construction beginning this August.  Held at the Winter Gardens – one of Eden Project Morecambe’s closest neighbours on the central promenade and on the seafront where the new […]

South Ribble Borough Council is launching a brand-new Cultural Events Fund for 2026 to 2027 to support local organisations in delivering high quality cultural events across the borough. This fund has been set up purposely to enable local organisations and groups to deliver a variety of cultural events that everyone across South Ribble can engage […]

A new, free festival of drumming will rumble onto Morecambe Promenade on 26 September, supported by a £1,000 grant from Morecambe Town Council. The bright colours and bold performances of Samba Espirito are a familiar sight heading up parades at Morecambe events such as Armed Forces Day, Baylight and the Coronation Carnival. With funding support […]

Clitheroe and Blackpool will host the start and finish of stage two of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, which will pass through the region on Thursday 20 August 2026. The 2026 edition, once again part of the UCI Women’s WorldTour, will mark a historic first for Lancashire as the women’s race visits its […]

The host venues for the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women have been revealed with the event starting in Cockermouth on Wednesday 19 August 2026 before concluding in Royal Leamington Spa for the overall finish on Sunday 23 August 2026.  The 2026 edition, part of the UCI Women’s WorldTour, will make a first visit to […]

A rising young talent from Beach House Blackpool and student of Blackpool and The Fylde College has scooped a top spot in a national cooking competition and a once-in-a-lifetime training trip to Milan thanks to his tasty new Italian dish. Talented Junior Sous Chef, Stanley Brown, from the Beach House Blackpool is just 20 years […]

The Wyre Business Awards are back for 2026, and entries are now officially open for the borough’s biggest celebration of local business success.  Proudly organised by Wyre Council, the awards shine a spotlight on the businesses powering Wyre’s economy, from ambitious start-ups and micro enterprises to established organisations making a real difference in their communities.  These awards are about […]

An Omaze partnership that began with a guaranteed £1 million donation has delivered a transformational £4.5 million for the charity Eden Project’s new destination in Morecambe – securing one of the most significant elements of the new world-class visitor destination due to open in 2028.  The funding, raised through the Omaze Million Pound House Draw […]

The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village has been recognised by the AA as one of the UK’s leading spa experiences, further strengthening its reputation as a trusted destination for relaxation, wellbeing and restorative escape. The prestigious award recognises the consistently high standards, guest experience and hospitality delivered by the team, highlighting the calming atmosphere, […]