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Blackpool Zoo has started the 2025 season on a high after welcoming a record number of visitors through its doors in March. Figures were five per cent higher than its previous busiest March, which was in 2016 and also included the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. In addition, figures for its March Markdown initiative, where locals living […]

Fylde Council is pleased to announce the successful opening of the new Community Beach Hub on St Annes Beach. The facility, completed on schedule is a base for services that will enhance visitor experience and beach safety. Located in the former deck chair storage building near the main beach entrance, the newly transformed hub houses […]

Award-winning Lancashire Science Festival public day returns on 17 May and free tickets go on sale on Tuesday The award-winning Lancashire Science Festival is returning next month and free tickets will go on sale next week. The University of Central Lancashire’s* one-day extravaganza, which is one of the biggest free events in the county, showcases […]

This summer, Eight at Gazegill is set to host its first-ever Wedding Fair, inviting couples, planners, and dreamers to a truly special weekend of wedding inspiration, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Pendle Hill and the heritage wildflower meadows of Gazegill Organics Farm. Taking place over two weekends from Friday 30th May to Sunday 8th […]

A University of Central Lancashire* graduate has achieved industry success after winning a Royal Television Society (RTS) award. Grace Nixon scooped the Best Factual – Long Form trophy at the North West Student Awards for her documentary on Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Ormskirk. The 22-year-old, who graduated from the University’s media & television production degree […]

Wins in student experience, PhD student achievement of the year and business engagement categories are recognition of university’s continuing success. The University of Central Lancashire* is celebrating winning three of the eight categories it entered at the Educate North Awards 2025. Judges at the prestigious event recognised the University’s efforts to bolster Lancashire’s socio-economic growth, […]

Fylde Council is delighted to announce a new opportunity for developers and operators to bring the rapidly growing sport of padel tennis to Fairhaven Lake and Gardens. The Council is seeking expressions of interest for the development of two padel courts with floodlighting at a prime location within Fairhaven Lake and Gardens subject to the […]

A University of Central Lancashire* Emeritus Professor has been chosen to represent Great Britain at a globally renowned international art festival. Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid CBE will deliver a major solo exhibition of new work at the Venice Biennale 2026. The Emeritus Professor of Contemporary Art is one of the pioneers of the Black British Art […]

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 […]