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The HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) Team are thrilled to share news of completed improvements to pathways at the Charity’s Farm based in Burnley, Lancashire. The Charity was able to secure funding for developments to walkways around the Farm to improve accessibility for all through Lancashire Environmental Fund (LEF). The path leading from the […]

Eight at Gazegill by Doug Crampton, winner of the Lancashire Tourism Award for New Business of the year, has now been named a finalist in the same category in the national Visit England Awards for Excellence 2025. VisitEngland has today, 1 April, announced the finalists who will go forward to the tourism industry’s national Awards for […]

Oswaldtwistle Mills has long been an excellent destination for coach trips, with a private restaurant, excellent facilities, a dedicated free coach park, and Meet and Greet with the warmest welcome in Lancashire. Following the launch of their new coach and group booking brochure for 2025, they are very proud to report a great start to […]

Accrington-based training provider North Lancs Training Group CIC (NLTG) has launched an exciting new Apprenticeship campaign which will look to raise 100 new Apprenticeship vacancies in 100 days. The initiative, which was launched earlier this month, is aimed at supporting local businesses by providing quality Apprentices to help them grow, as well as getting more […]

Brindle Distillery is proud to announce the grand opening of Peckish, a brand-new food yard bringing together the best of local, independent food vendors. Launching over Easter weekend 2025, Peckish will offer a vibrant new casual dining experience, featuring two permanent kitchens committed to serving high-quality, locally sourced food. Leading the way at Peckish are […]

Eight at Gazegill, the organic farm-to-table restaurant set within the stunning landscape of the Ribble Valley, is thrilled to announce that it has been named the winner of the ‘New Business’ category at the Ribble Valley Business Awards 2024. This prestigious award celebrates the restaurant’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and exceptional dining, recognising Eight at […]

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has today unveiled its plans for a new £8.72M ride, which will be the biggest of its kind in the UK. A Gyro Swing is being added to the park’s line up of rides in 2026, and work has already begun on its delivery. The ride is a giant spinning pendulum […]

The Eden Project has announced John Pye as its Project Director for Eden Project Morecambe and the commencement of work by an external design team. John joins at an exciting time for the project, leading the transition into delivery phase. As the first official employee of Eden Project Morecambe Limited, John will be based in […]

· Council supports rural businesses with Rural England Prosperity Funding (REPF)   · £280K awarded to six businesses from the West Lancashire   · Funding supports rural innovation and business growth  West Lancashire Borough Council has awarded £280,000 to rural businesses funding through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), helping them to diversify, grow and explore new economic […]

WEPA Professional UK, a leading hygiene specialist in Europe, is proud to announce its support for Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone as a Patron, reinforcing its commitment to investing in the local community and supporting young people in Blackburn and Darwen.  This partnership highlights WEPA UK’s dedication to making a positive impact beyond its core […]

The Forest of Bowland National Landscape Partnership is excited to announce the extension of the Defra-funded Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme for an additional year, now running until the end of March 2026. Since its launch in July 2021, this national initiative has involved over 7,000 farmers and land managers, supporting more than 4,600 […]

The 25-time GRAMMY award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer will headline the North West’s largest live music festival on Thursday July 3 with his LOVE, LIGHT & SONG show – one of only three outdoor dates for the legendary singer in the UK in 2025. It is also announced today that indie legends Manic Street Preachers, singer-songwriters Jake Bugg and Liz Phair, chart-toppers Train, pop superstar Jess Glynne and […]