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Visitors from across the world will be stopping off in Chorley as the borough joins a national programme to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage. In 2020 it will be 400 years since the ship set sail with the Pilgrims to find land in America and one of the people on board is […]

A £35 million state-of-the-art teaching and research facility which engages directly with industry and provides students with real-world experience on live, engineering-related projects has been officially launched at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Based at the University’s Preston campus, the new Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) will act as one of the driving forces behind […]

The elected Queen of the Gullah/Geeche Nation will speak at UCLan on 28 October as part of Black History Month celebrations The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is proud to welcome Queen Quet, of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, to Preston to speak as part of the Black History Month celebrations. She will be giving a presentation […]

Music, storytelling, talks, yoga, poetry and children’s events will take place underneath a massive moon when it lands at Lancaster Priory this November. The lunar-themed events coincide with the visit of Luke Jerram’s world renowned art installation from November 1-20. Already well known for its music, Lancaster Priory will host even more concerts during November […]

A Blackburn-based custom furniture manufacturer has recruited 12 new employees and plans to treble turnover after receiving support from Boost’s Bespoke programme. Fuse Contract Furniture, which manufacturers bespoke furniture and fittings, is set to pass £3m turnover next year and has increased its staff to 40 thanks to the support. The company was established in […]

A new website has been launched to help reinstate Blackpool’s illustrious reputation as an unrivalled conference destination. MeetBlackpool.com illustrates how more than £500 million of investment in infrastructure has resulted in the emergence of a vibrant business tourism offer with unique opportunities for event organisers and delegates on a regional, national and international scale. Launched […]

The team behind Eden Project North is seeking ideas from the people of Morecambe to help shape the future of the project at a series of community conversations. The events, which will take place in venues around the town between Friday October 18 and Tuesday October 22, will enable people to ask questions and give […]

Brindle Distillery, producers of the award-winning Cuckoo Gin, have launched a brand new product to their range, Cuckoo Solace Gin. In the build up to its launch, the distillery held a charity fundraiser in order to raise money for Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. The charity is very close to the team at Cuckoo’s hearts as […]

A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) student has been given a prestigious award set up in honour of the late BBC Radio Lancashire journalist Steve Becker. Chloe Flint, from Blackpool, who has just started the final year of her BA Honours degree course in Journalism, has won the award in recognition for a news package […]

World Mental Health Day is on 10 October 2019. Working together, local healthcare organisations, charities and peer-led mental health groups have planned Preston’s first Wellfest. Everyone is invited to a day of free wellbeing workshops, creative activities and opportunities for us all to think about our mental health. Whether it’s trying some positive thinking, listening […]

Brew + Bake are expanding their business within the Market Hall. Within the next few weeks Julie and her team will be moving to the corner unit, which backs onto Pickles. At the same time Brew + Bake will also be launching a new food and drink menu which will be available to sit in […]

A surge in new stalls opening in Blackburn Market and an increase in new trader enquiries is giving the town’s market extra choice and value for local shoppers. The market has welcomed a range of new stalls, including a cheese stall, vegan delicatessen, salad bar, home furnishings and a bathroom showroom. The new stalls join […]