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University’s strengths in dance, research, community participation, equality, diversity, and inclusion all celebrated after making it onto shortlists for the ‘Oscars of higher education’   The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is today celebrating having been shortlisted in three categories for the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023. Now in its nineteenth year and widely […]

Preston is flying high for its popular nightlife and culture after once again receiving the Purple Flag accreditation. Purple Flag, similar to the Blue Flags scheme for beaches, aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres around the world between the hours of 5pm to 5am. This national award […]

VisitEngland has today Tuesday 5 September announced the 100 winners of this year’s ROSE Award. The ROSE Awards recognise the accommodation providers across England who give visitors the best customer experience. They celebrate the establishments, irrespective of their star rating, style or type of accommodation, where the owners, management and employees provide world-class service to […]

The September sun shone, the tide was in, and record crowds came to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Vintage by the Sea in Morecambe. Organisers of this popular event couldn’t have wished for a better weekend which brought back memories of Morecambe in its heyday when visitors packed the Promenade, beach, pubs, cafes, shops and most […]

Dr Rick Peterson will take Bowland back to the Stone Age with this year’s 12th Lord of Bowland Lecture on the evening of Tuesday 3rd October 2023. Since 2011, archaeologists from the University of Central Lancashire have been excavating around New Laund Hill at Whitewell in the heart of the Forest of Bowland. With the […]

Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor brought a sprinkling of stardust to Blackpool’s Golden Mile when she switched on the famous Blackpool Illuminations. Sophie, one of the nation’s best-loved pop stars, performed a medley of her favourite songs including her classic hit, Murder On The Dancefloor, before pulling the switch to trigger a four-month Illuminations season. She now […]

Formed in 1973 to save the historic gem Blackpool Grand Theatre from demolition, the first ‘Friends’ were literally hands-on painting dressing rooms, repairing holes to the ceiling, and getting the theatre into better shape. Critical funds were raised in many ways over the coming years, including midnight matinees; all part of the bid to save […]

The small East Lancashire town of Colne welcomed thousands of people to the town over the August Bank Holiday Weekend as the Great British R&B Festival returned. Organised by Colne Town Council and the Colne Blues Society, visitors were treated to a spectacular weekend of live music and family fun entertainment, including the very best […]

After the resounding success of their debut restaurant within Preston Market Hall, which opened in April 2022, Tipsy Chef Street Food have launched a second venue in Preston city centre.  This marks a significant milestone for owner, Jay Oates, who only 16 months ago started on his first venture and captivated food enthusiasts with his […]

This year, the #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge was listed as one of the top 30 free bank holiday activities – nationally! The crowds of over 18,000 thronged in the streets in Accrington on Saturday 26th August from 10am-4pm would certainly vouch for what a great day out it was. The pits were open from 10am, with […]

Stonyhurst is proud of this year’s Syntax (Year 11) cohort, with some spectacular results reflected in its collective 100% pass rate. Pupils have beaten predictions by significant margins, demonstrating further evidence of Stonyhurst’s reputation for adding value through excellent teaching and learning. GCSE results have risen back to 2019 levels highlighting its commitment to excellence. […]

Each year Lancaster and Morecambe Chamber of Commerce chooses a charity to support as their Charity of The Year. This year Chamber President, Chris Gardner, Director of Morecambe accountancy firm Waters & Atkinson has chosen local charity and Chamber Member, Unique Kidz and Co. Unique Kidz and Co is a local charity based in Morecambe, and […]