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Forty education and community leaders from the Morecambe Bay Curriculum (MBC) travelled to the Eden Project Cornwall this month for a significant collaboration event designed to shape the educational offer at the much‑anticipated Eden Project Morecambe, opening in 2028.  The visit to the world‑renowned global gardens and education charity in the South West – which kicked off a year of celebrating turning 25 in March – brought […]

The Blackburn Bus Company has received some new low-carbon emission vehicles, which are now starting to be introduced on the popular 464 route between Accrington, Rawtenstall and Rochdale. Following a multi-million-pound investment from Transdev, parent company of The Blackburn Bus Company, customers in Lancashire will soon be travelling on board brand-new Alexander Dennis Enviro200 vehicles. […]

Upgrade works on tram tracks in Fleetwood are set to resume following the Easter holiday. While a full service will be in operation over the bank holiday weekend, trams will again terminate at the Fisherman’s Walk stop from Tuesday, April 7, until Tuesday, April 14. A full service will resume on Wednesday, April 15. Steve […]

A team from Booths, joined by supplier colleagues and the charity, is preparing to take on a marathon fundraising challenge, having raised more than £500,000 for blood cancer charity Cure Leukaemia over the past five years. The funds raised have directly benefited communities across Lancashire and South Cumbria, helping Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recruit […]

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 […]