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Entries are now open for the biggest celebration of Lancashire business…the Red Rose Awards 2026. The 16th annual awards will be held at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on March 12 next year and are presented by Lancashire Business View. The event raises a glass to the best of the best in the county and there are […]

A host of improvements to tram services on the Fylde Coast have put Blackpool Transport firmly in the frame for two top industry accolades, including the coveted title of UK Operator of the Year. The introduction of a new team dedicated to driving off-tram ticket sales while offering face-to-face travel advice to visitors has also […]

Positive momentum for Eden Project Morecambe continued today, (September 1), with the arrival of a digger and machinery to the site marking the start of more detailed ground investigation works. For the next three weeks, work will be conducted by North West-based company The LK Group which will help form a deep understanding of the […]

Blackpool’s heart really did skip a beat tonight (Friday 29 August) as pop singer Olly Murs pulled the famous switch to launch the 2025 Illuminations season. The free Switch-On event once again cemented its reputation as one of the highlights of the UK’s entertainment calendar with free ticket holders packing the Tower Festival Headland arena […]

Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is delighted to welcome Randstad UK&I, the world’s largest talent company, to its Patron Network – a group of forward-thinking businesses dedicated to raising aspirations and creating employment pathways for young people in Blackburn and Darwen. Operating in 39 countries and placing hundreds of thousands of people into work each […]

Ribby Hall Village has unveiled a major £180,000 investment into its Nursery & Pre-School, creating an inspiring, modern, and secure environment for local families. The redevelopment increases capacity by up to 36 additional places, introduces new full-time employment, and delivers a host of exciting features including: Children will continue to enjoy the Nursery’s Forest School, […]

The Force was strong in Cleveleys this week as four special guests travelled across galaxies and took centre stage to officially unveil a new brass marker commemorating the town’s role in the hit Disney+ series Star Wars: Andor. Installed on the iconic promenade, the marker celebrates Cleveleys’ transformation into the beach planet Niamos, featured in […]

As the big illuminations ‘switch-on’ fast approaches, Blackpool Transport is shining a light on its plans to step up services during the seaside town’s busiest time of the year. Over the next few months, the bus and tramway operator is taking a fresh approach to managing the massive influx of visitors, with a renewed focus […]

Morecambe BID is delighted to announce the return of the Morecambe BID Community Markets, bringing colour, creativity, and community spirit into the heart of town this autumn and winter. Two special dates have now been confirmed: On both dates, the market will run from 10am until 5pm across Market Street, Euston Road, New Town Square […]

Forbes Solicitors has helped the development of Perspex International’s new £40million production plant in Darwen to take another significant step forward. The Lancashire-headquartered law firm has finalised a complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) framework, which brings together a multitude of different contractors who will deliver the new hi-tech, eco-friendly plant and research centre.  […]

West Lancashire Borough Council and the Canal & River Trust are encouraging residents and visitors to explore the Borough’s beautiful waterways following a major upgrade of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath between Appley Bridge and Parbold.  The Council has partnered with the Trust to successfully complete work on the canal towpath. Previously difficult for […]

The Eden Project Morecambe has gone live with its next round of official job vacancies — a major step in bringing this world-class destination to life on our seafront. The project, backed by the UK Government, National Lottery Heritage Fund, and local authority partners, will create a landmark visitor attraction inspired by the natural beauty […]