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An RSPB initiative aimed at protecting hen harriers in Lancashire has won this year’s National Lottery Award for Best Education Project. Skydancer – a four-year project – works with schools, communities and the shooting industry to raise awareness and promote the conservation of England’s most threatened bird of prey. The project is funded by the […]

In recognition of their amazing achievements, a Civic Reception will take place on Friday 19 September for Preston athletes, boxer Scott Fitzgerald and swimmer Stephanie Slater – medal winners at Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Mayor and Mayoress of Preston, Councillor Nick Pomfret and Mrs Barbara Pomfret have invited Scott and Steph, along with their […]

British Cycling’s Breeze network and Preston City Council are counting the days as this year’s inaugural Breeze Challenge Events quickly draw upon us. With just four weeks before hundreds of women take to the streets of Preston for the challenge ride, there’s a still lot to get excited about as well as get involved in […]

The Three Fishes celebrates its landmark 10th anniversary as a Ribble Valley Inn during September. To mark the approach of this special occasion this legendary property was treated to yet another transformation with a stylish refurbishment which took place during the autumn of 2013. In addition, The Three Fishes is celebrating the arrival of a […]

As part of the national Heritage Open Weekend, the Preston Remembers project team, along with the Harris Museum & Art Gallery and Library, invite the public to mark the Centenary of Preston’s involvement with WWI and attend the Flag Market on Saturday 13 September to find out more about this incredible story. From the echo […]

FOODIE shoppers in Lytham will be among the first to taste a new snack which has got born and bred Lancashire credentials. Roots Hand Cooked Vegetable Crisps are making their crunchy debut at Booths in Lytham this Saturday as part of a local produce tasting day (13th September). The crisps are made from carrots, parsnips […]

**Issued on behalf of the Lord Lieutenant's office** The historic and majestic surroundings of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony on Friday 26 September. Recipients will receive a BEM (Medallist of the Order of the British Empire). The BEM rewards an achievement or contribution of a very 'hands-on' service to the community in […]

A Preston brewed real ale will be served in the House of Commons, Strangers’ Bar from 8th September 2014 for one week only. Preston MP, Mark Hendrick nominated the cask ale to be featured in the House of Commons Bar following a visit to the micro-brewery Hart Brewery in December last year.  The Strangers’ Bar […]

Is it a goal, a hole-in-one or even a hat-trick?  We’re not quite sure, but one thing is certain – things are getting exciting as Mytton Fold Golf Club launches FootGolf from Sunday 7th September.    FootGolf will be available every Sunday from 2.00 pm. FootGolf is the fastest growing sport worldwide combining the excitement of […]

High quality food and drinks, excellent service and a stunning setting have led to happy customers and independent judges naming Downham’s Assheton Arms in two prestigious industry guides. It was announced today (THURSDAY) that the gastro-pub, which is owned by the Seafood Pub Company, has been named the County Pub of the Year in the […]

The 2014 Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Festival Weekend has been given a resounding thumbs-up. Featuring huge stars like Peter Kay, Little Mix and Pixie Lott, last weekend’s seafront spectacular earned rave reviews from the vast majority of those in attendance.  Businesses too have been reporting positive trends with many hotels being fully booked throughout the three […]

visitlancashire.com, the official tourism website for Lancashire, has had another amazing month attracting more people and breaking all previous records for monthly web visits this August. The site reached a record-breaking 171,549 unique visitors* in August 2014 (+25% increase on August 2013) In total the site received 259,525 visitors** (+34% increase on August 2013) who viewed over half a million […]