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The event itself is celebrating 18 years and will take place over 18 nights from 18th January to 4th February 2018. Michelin star chefs travel from across the globe to the boutique hotel in Lancashire to serve their own Obsession Menu, with each night a completely unique experience. This year will see talented chefs from […]

Four new further, higher and adult education centres set to open across county in next two months as a result of £13.25m Growth Deal funding Over 4,000 new training and apprenticeship places to be created across a range of hi-tech and high-demand employment sectors Lancashire is soon set to benefit from over £13m of new […]

Sold out event was bursting with business inspiration and Lancashire pride Taste Lancashire 2017, the county’s first food and drink conference organised by Marketing Lancashire brought together food entrepreneurs, retail bosses, agricultural leaders, international trade experts and influencers from the hospitality industry and was a resounding success with the capacity audience at Holmes Mill, in […]

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum based in King Street, Leyland, Lancashire, is pleased to announce that it has received a National Lottery grant of £1,836,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the ‘Up another gear for the British Commercial Vehicle Museum’ project, it was announced today. Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, […]

Colne is pushing forward with plans to become a Business Improvement District (BID) which means businesses could raise their own funds to strengthen the town’s economy. All businesses and organisations across the town are now being urged to get involved and have their say on what their priorities are. A survey has been hand delivered […]

The Mall Blackburn’s three-week nature themed free fun extravaganza has drawn to a close after more than 1400 children enjoyed the delights of the great outdoors…indoors! Willowy Woods, which was a bespoke set commissioned by The Mall, was a huge hit with little shoppers and their parents. The Wild Man of the Woods, Mr Beetle, […]

Step through historic doors into some of Preston’s fascinating buildings during this year’s Heritage Open Days. This is your chance to discover some of Preston’s intriguing buildings. Twenty-seven places across the city are opening for Heritage Open Days, eleven of which are owned by Preston City Council. Explore the city centre and beyond and discover […]

Major improvements to the network of buses supported by Lancashire County Council are to be considered by the council’s cabinet next week. The council has already committed to make an extra £1m available to bus services, increasing the budget from £2m to £3m. A report to the cabinet meeting on Thursday 14 September recommends boosting […]

The Broughton Bypass is set to open to vehicles on Thursday 5 October 2017 Some work will still be needed following the official opening, including landscaping, but the road will be fully open for public use. The road had been due to open early next year, with additional time programmed in the construction schedule in […]

Michelin-starred chef, food entrepreneurs, national tourism experts and leading travel blogger complete line-up for sold out Taste Lancashire 2017 Conference Marketing Lancashire today revealed further speakers for the county’s first ever Taste Lancashire food and drink conference. Taste Lancashire 2017 will bring together food entrepreneurs, retail bosses, agricultural leaders, international trade experts and influencers from the hospitality industry […]

A family-run fish wholesaler based in Fleetwood is experiencing rapid growth, thanks in part to funding it received through Boost; Lancashire’s business growth hub. My Fish Company Ltd, has gone from 17 staff when it was founded in September 2015, to 47 staff, 11 delivery vans and over 300 independent customers across the North West. […]

Supporting Burnley businesses and their growth is a top priority for Burnley Council who are running the sixth annual Burnley Business Week from the 9th to the 13th October 2017 – a week of FREE seminars, training sessions, and masterclasses run by business experts to help businesses grow and to help those who may have […]