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A new Executive Director has been appointed by The Dukes, Lancashire’s largest arts organisation. Ivan Wadeson, currently joint Executive Director with The Audience Agency, will take up his new role in September and work alongside Artistic Director, Joe Sumsion. Among Ivan’s key tasks will be to manage the extension plans and associated funding strategy for […]

A powerful network of 193 local businesses which is committed to improving Blackburn and Darwen was singled out for national praise. The Hive, the borough’s Business Leaders Network, has been commended for the role it plays in improving the town’s prosperity as part of the 2014 Enterprising Britain Awards. The awards are run by the […]

Discover why millions choose to visit Lancashire each summer; a place where jaw-dropping, world class events rub shoulders with unique attractions that can only be found in the feel good county. With so many wonderful places to see and things to do in Lancashire over the long summer holidays, let VisitLancashire’s new Discover the Fun campaign be […]

Summer in Lancashire promises to be a fun-packed-sandcastle-building-kite-flying-ice cream-eating-extravaganza of family events, theatre, activities and festivals. Make the most of the summer months, discover new experiences or rediscover old childhood favourites that make each day out in Lancashire an unforgettable, new adventure. Enjoy a bird’s eye view from the top of Blackpool Tower, celebrating its […]

Memorial Park is staging its grandest Family Fun Day yet to celebrate the park's restoration and Love Parks Week. The Grade II listed, First World War memorial park is currently being restored thanks to a £2.4m grant from the Heritage Lottery and Big Lottery Funds, and Wyre Council along with the Friends of Memorial Park […]

VisitLancashire.com has been named by the British Travel Awards (BTAS) as one of the contenders for the Best UK Holiday Destination in the British Travel Awards 2014, and it’s now down to the general public, to vote for their favourite holiday county. Voting opens today Tuesday July 1 and closes on 30 September 2014.  Those […]

Ever since graduating from Nigel Haworth’s Northcote in 2002, The Highwayman’s new chef, Jason “Bruno” Birkbeck, has wanted his own pub. And dream has finally become reality at the Highwayman, where he’s created a brand new menu of destination pub food at its very best. Bruno’s extraordinary talents have won him positions at the country’s best […]

A BRAND new website has been launched as a one-stop-shop for business in South Ribble. The site is designed for both existing and new businesses interested in investing in the growing local economy. South Ribble Borough Council already has a great reputation for attracting and supporting businesses and the new website offers a place to […]

Ribcaged Productions Limited in Clitheroe has been awarded a funding boost of £10,000 through the Yorkshire Bank Spirit of the Community Awards to recognise the important role it plays in the local community. The Spirit of the Community Awards announced the substantial donations to voluntary groups at an awards ceremony in Leeds to recognise the […]

A special flag is flying from County Hall to mark Armed Forces Day. The Armed Forces Day flag was presented to County Councillor Kevin Ellard, Chairman of Lancashire County Council, at a special ceremony yesterday by Lord Shuttleworth KCVO, the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire. The flag will fly until Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June. […]

In a report released today, by the UK’s top economic Think Tank, Centre for Cities, Burnley was ranked eighth in the UK for the high growth prospects for its small and medium sized businesses (SME’s) and identified as an area where firms are driving economic recovery The Centre for Cities ‘Small Business Outlook 2014’ report […]

An RSPB initiative focussed on protecting England’s most threatened bird of prey has reached the final of this year’s National Lottery Awards in the Best Education Project category. A four-year project, Skydancer aims to raise awareness and promote the conservation of hen harriers across the North of England including Lancashire. Skydancer is funded by the […]