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Chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver visited the Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this morning, praising its focus on growing food, sustainability and creating new career pathways for young people. He also urged the public to back the garden as voting opens for the prestigious BBC/RHS People’s Choice Award at […]

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, home to fascinating wetland wildlife such as flamingos and otters, is delighted to unveil an exciting new attraction set to open this summer. The centre, based in West Lancashire, is opening what it believes to be the longest stretch of continuous stepping stones in Europe, possibly even the world. Currently […]

The Eden Project officially unveiled its RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 garden today with broadcaster Angela Rippon joining Morecambe and Wise homage act in a joyful moment celebrating the spirit and regeneration of Morecambe. The Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden marks Eden’s 25th anniversary year and offers the first glimpse of Eden Project Morecambe, […]

The Lancashire Tourism Awards, the only county-wide celebration of Lancashire’s tourism and hospitality businesses, is now open to applications from businesses across the county.  Applications opened today (Thursday 14 May) for the annual awards, which are managed and hosted by Marketing Lancashire, leading the LVEP (Local Visitor Economy Partnership) for Lancashire, and are the stepping […]

Eight young people from Morecambe, Lancashire, who co-created ‘The Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden’ RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, have come together ahead of what would have been Eric Morecambe’s 100th birthday on 14 May – before travelling to London to attend the world-famous show, open to the public from 19–21 May.  The group will represent their town at RHS Chelsea, sharing the […]

Beachgoers and visitors to two of Fylde’s most popular coastal spots can now access important safety information and local updates at the touch of a button, thanks to brand new digital screens installed by Fylde Council. The vibrant new displays have been installed at St Annes Pier and Lytham RNLI Station, replacing the older models […]

A new late night rail service is being introduced for this year’s TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival. Travel to and from the North West’s largest live music festival will be easier than ever before this summer as Northern Rail has committed to introducing more late night trains to Blackpool and Preston on the closing night […]

Local charity LGBT Out In The Bay has been awarded a £3,500 grant by MorecambeTown Council in support of Morecambe Pride 2026, recognising the importance offostering a welcoming and inclusive community. Taking place on 30 May, this year’s Pride event takes the theme ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ in a nod to acclaimed Morecambe-born comedian Eric Morecambe, […]

Madame Tussauds Blackpool has celebrated Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday by inviting Year 6 pupils from Revoe Learning  Academy, Blackpool to make environmentally friendly pledges in his honour. On 8 May, the legendary broadcaster and natural historian will turn 100. Fifty pupils spent the afternoon exploring the Promenade attraction, with a special focus on the […]

Booths CEO runs London Marathon with son as Team Booths continues fight against blood cancer Booths Chief Executive Nigel Murray has raised £14,500 for Cure Leukaemia after completing the London Marathon alongside his son Jack, as part of wider fundraising efforts by colleagues, suppliers and partners across the business. The father-and-son duo took on the […]

Bretherton’s partnership with Lancashire Ambassador, GA Pet Food shows what happens when communities and businesses work together on energy transition In a field between the River Douglas and the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, it is hoped that something remarkable will take shape. The Bretherton Energy Partnership (BEP) is turning the vision of a community-led energy transition into […]

Morecambe Town Council has awarded Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust a £1,500 grant for the 2026 Morecambe Vintage Bus Day, taking place on Sunday 17 May. The funding will help support a popular event that celebrates Morecambe’s heritage, attracts thousands of visitors, and boosts local businesses.  Morecambe Vintage Bus Day welcomes approximately 5,000 people to the […]