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UCLan Vice-Chancellor chosen as one of the latest Deputy Lieutenants
Professor Graham Baldwin, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Central Lancashire* has been named as one of six new Deputy Lieutenants for Lancashire. Announced today (Thursday 1 May) by Lord Lieutenant, Amanda Parker JP, Prof Graham Baldwin will join a team of Deputy Lieutenants who assist her with civic and ceremonial duties in her role as […]
September’s iMEP Festival will have major economic impact on Hyndburn
This September, the iMEP Music Festival 2025 is set to transform Hyndburn into an international hub of music, with a line-up of world-renowned artists whose online presence exceeds 70 million – a number that surpasses the entire population of the United Kingdom. Taking place from 19th-20th September, the festival will welcome thousands of fans for a […]
County’s universities join forces to help business community
Three Lancashire universities have helped more than 80 regional businesses after joining forces on an innovation project. The University of Central Lancashire*, Lancaster University and Edge Hill University have provided Preston, Burnley, South Ribble and West Lancashire based businesses with a range of practical support, including product testing and developing prototypes. Through the Lancashire Universities’ […]
Boost to Spa Experience at Ribby Hall Village
The award-winning Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village has unveiled exciting new additions to its signature Aqua Thermal Journey, further cementing its status as one of the North West’s leading spa destinations. Guests can now enjoy a newly installed 15-seater outdoor spa pool, perfectly positioned to take in the peaceful, rural views of the Lancashire […]
Solar Power Boost Announced for Pendle Wavelengths
Pendle Wavelengths has taken a bold step towards a greener future by commissioning a new 270 kW solar array and installing triple-glazed windows in the pool hall. These moves are set to significantly cut the centre’s energy use and carbon footprint. The project has been made possible thanks to £342,126 in capital funding from the […]
Northcote Announces New Owners and Lisa Goodwin-Allen Return
· Hotel and Michelin star restaurant Northcote has been acquired from Stafford Collection by Alf and Clare Ellis · New Vision with Lisa Goodwin-Allen’s return as chef patron-director and expansion plans to take Northcote to the next level Following the recent announcement that Michelin-starred hotel and restaurant Northcote has been sold by The Stafford Collection, […]
Iconic Preston Music Venue 53 Degrees set to re-open in August 2025
One of Preston’s favourite live music venues, 53 Degrees, is set to make a triumphant return in August 2025 after nearly a decade of closure. The 400-capacity club room, situated within the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) campus, has been mostly dormant since 2016 but is now preparing to welcome music fans back for a […]
Blackpool to host European Youth Football Competition
Blackpool is gearing up to welcome an impressive line-up of over 450 youth football teams and more than 14,500 attendees during the Easter and May Day bank holiday weekends for the much-anticipated Blackpool Cup tournaments. In collaboration with Euro-Sportring, Europe’s largest organiser of international youth football tournaments, Blackpool Council and VisitBlackpool are excited to bring […]
Transpiration Wellbeing and Lancashire Wildlife Trust launch nature and wellbeing courses
Funding has been secured by a new local organisation, Transpiration Wellbeing, to run two eight-week nature and wellbeing courses, plus a weekend residential specifically designed for people who are trans, non-binary or gender questioning. Transpiration Wellbeing, a new Lancaster-based wellbeing project, run for and by the trans+ community, will be working with The Wildlife Trust […]
Colne’s R&B Festival named best Blues festival in UK
The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in Colne has been crowned ‘UK Blues Based Festival of the Year’ at the prestigious 2025 UK Blues Awards, held on Wednesday evening at The Stables in Milton Keynes. This marks the first time the festival has taken home the award from the UK Blues Federation since 2019 […]
Eight at Gazegill named North of England Champion in ‘rural Oscars’
Eight at Gazegill, the acclaimed farm-to-fork restaurant nestled within a 500- year-old organic farm in the heart of the Ribble Valley, has been named North of England Champion in the prestigious 2025 Countryside Alliance Awards. Known as the “Rural Oscars,” the Countryside Alliance Awards celebrate rural businesses that go the extra mile for their communities […]
Early birds eye discounts for 10th Anniversary Chorley Flower Show
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the Chorley Flower Show will return from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July 2025 and is set to captivate flower enthusiasts, gardening fanatics, and families, with floral displays, expert gardening demonstrations, a variety of entertainment and more. Tickets for the popular three-day event are now on sale at early bird prices […]