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A new awards scheme has officially been launched at the Blackburn BID’s (Business Improvement District) annual general meeting to celebrate excellence amongst the area’s business community. The Be Surprised Awards scheme, created by the Blackburn BID and backed by the Business in Community Healthy High Streets team, promotes and celebrates the achievements of local businesses. […]

Twelve months on from The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) officially signing up to central government’s Lancashire Growth Deal – a £250m development fund designed to transform the county – and all major projects are on track.    The initial £234m Growth Deal Fund, one of the biggest ever negotiated with government, was first announced in July […]

The closing date for entries to Pendle Business Awards 2016, one of Lancashire’s most prestigious events, has now passed. And this year more businesses than ever entered! The judges are examining the entries and will be visiting those shortlisted over the next few weeks so they can present their case for winning an award. Councillor […]

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a step closer to establishing itself as a leader in engineering innovation through the creation of a new state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Preston. A planning application has been submitted for UCLan’s Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC), a £30 million integrated hub for teaching, research and knowledge exchange […]

The new Lancashire Visitor Economy Strategy 2015 -2020, developed by Marketing Lancashire and following considerable consultation with stakeholders, identifies the city of Lancaster as one of the best opportunities for visitor economy growth in the county. The city’s heritage assets, cultural offering and geographical location provide the essential ingredients for Lancaster to become a key […]

Councillors in Pendle will be voting on whether to give their approval to the creation of a Combined Authority for Lancashire on Wednesday. Pendle Council discussed the initial proposals before Christmas and it now has to decide whether to give its support to a formal bid being submitted to the Government. Two thousand residents and […]

An 82ft illustration featuring some of Preston’s most iconic landmarks has been unveiled at St George’s Shopping Centre to commemorate 50 years since it opened. Bosses at St George’s commissioned illustrator Chris Murphy to create the striking artwork, which has been installed in the heart of the centre. The illustration features well known landmarks from […]

Watch out! The cabbage-crunching, criminal master-mind, GANGSTA GRANNY is coming to BLACKPOOL! Birmingham Stage Company, the acclaimed producers of HORRIBLE HISTORIES and GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE are bringing their world premiere of David Walliams’ GANGSTA GRANNY to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre from Wednesday 27 April to Sunday 1 May immediately prior to a West End run. Walliams’, […]

One of the landmark films of silent cinema will be screened with a live score outdoors in Lancaster Castle’s courtyard courtesy of The Dukes this First Friday. Nosferatu is an iconic take on the story of Dracula and will be accompanied with a live score, composed and performed by Lancaster-based duo Lee Affen and Ric […]

Get ready for an egg-cellent, action packed Easter at Blackpool Pleasure Beach!  The park is open for fantastic family fun throughout the Easter holidays from 25th March and then every day until 6th November. There are so many things to enjoy while at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.  Test your nerves on Red Arrows Skyforce, which will […]

The highly-popular Blackpool Resort Pass is back for 2016 – and it’s bigger and better than ever before! The pass is a fantastic way to enjoy the resort’s top attractions and save money at the same time.  The new smart card-style pass gives access to up to nine attractions over seven days, giving the opportunity […]

The British Commercial Vehicle Museum (BCVM) in Leyland, Lancashire has received initial support* for a £1,588,000 funding bid from the Heritage Lottery Fund. £94,500 has been awarded up front to help develop the ‘Up another gear’ project with the rest of the money earmarked to be released at a later date, subject to a further […]