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Bowland Beer Hall is delighted to announce that it has been nominated as a finalist in the Best Beer Pub category at the prestigious Great British Pub Awards 2025, sponsored by SIBA, the Society of Independent Breweries and Associates. “As the only finalist from these parts in the national category for Best Beer Pub, we […]

Wyre Council is proud to officially unveil a new brass marker commemorating the borough’s connection to one of the most iconic film franchises in history, Star Wars. The installation on Cleveleys promenade, which received £1,952 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, commemorates the town’s starring role in the Disney+ Star Wars […]

Brockholes’ annual village fete is coming back for the August bank holiday weekend later this summer.  The event promises to offer a huge variety of activities for the whole family, from traditional fete games through to an owl meet and greet, bouncy castle, live music and more.  Visitors are encouraged to enjoy a day full […]

The Dukes Welcomes Waters and Atkinson Chartered Accountants, Oakmere Homes & Lancaster University as Sponsors for The Wizard of Oz The Dukes Theatre is delighted to announce that Waters & Atkinson Chartered Accountants, Oakmere Homes and Lancaster University have joined as proud sponsors of this year’s summer spectacle and Park Show, The Wizard of Oz, running […]

Bespoke Leadership Programme launched in partnership with Football Coach Legend Mike Phelan Whitehough Outdoor Centre is proud to announce the launch of Beyond Business, a groundbreaking leadership development programme created in partnership with football coaching legend Mike Phelan and performance psychology expert Dave Horrocks (BSc, MSc, MBPsS). Designed for businesses of all sizes, Beyond Business […]

That’s the message from the Forest of Bowland National Landscape Partnership, co-ordinators of the annual Festival Bowland events programme. Opportunities over the summer months include family-friendly activities, a National Meadows Day celebration, guided Tramper treks and the chance to  step back in time on a geology walk in the beautiful Trough of Bowland. Sandra Silk, […]

Spectacular imagery showcasing the developed design of Eden Project Morecambe has been revealed today (June 9, 2025). Two new CGI images from award-winning architects Grimshaw give a fresh look at the unique shell-inspired structure of Eden Project Morecambe, which will be surrounded by inter-connecting gardens and overlooks the natural beauty of Morecambe Bay. The images […]

Forbes Solicitors has advised on deals with a combined value of over £160million during its latest financial year, ending 30th April 2025. The firm’s corporate team, which is part of Forbes’ newly structured Commercial Division, reported trends of acquisitions, Management Buyouts (MBOs) and restructuring all driving dealmaking. The total value of deals the firm advised on […]

Lancashire business claims Bronze in national awards  Winner of Marketing Lancashire’s Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024, Eight at Gazegill,  who progressed to the national Visit England Awards for Excellence 2025, have brought the Bronze award back to the county.  Ian O’Reilly and Emma Robbinson, owners of Gazegill Organics – the business behind Eight at Gazegill, were […]

Following a successful pilot event last year, Capital of Dance will return as an annual fixture in Blackpool’s event calendar from the 1st-31st July. The festival was borne out of Blackpool’s unrivalled heritage in dance that dates back to the late 1890’s, when hundreds of people travelled to the resort to dance on the pier. […]

Blackpool’s most famous landmark, the Blackpool Tower, will be managed by the council’s wholly-owned tourism company, Blackpool Tourism Limited. In a ground-breaking move the company is today announcing that it will take over the operation of Blackpool Tower (including Blackpool Tower Eye, Circus, Ballroom and Dungeons) and Madame Tussauds. Blackpool Operating Company Limited, which operates […]

An award-winning Lancashire spa hotel has retained its 5 Bubble Rating from the Good Spa Guide for an impressive 13th year in a row. The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village has once again been honoured with the prestigious recognition following an anonymous visit from a ‘Spa Spy’ representing the Good Spa Guide. The Good […]