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The National Festival of Making is releasing a new Art in Manufacturing opportunity for an Artist Residency with Darwen Terracotta & Faience, industry leaders in designing and manufacturing architectural terracotta, faience and sculpture. ⁠ The residency will invite an artist / collective working in any art form to work alongside and draw inspiration from the manufacturer.⁠ […]

Business owners and entrepreneurs in Lancashire are being urged to make the most of a fully-funded service which gives them access to a team of finance experts to help them become investment-ready, source and secure growth finance. Access to Finance, which is part of Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, offers fully funded, one-to-one support to […]

Today, Marketing Lancashire organisers of the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards, announced the finalists in the last remaining category of this year’s competition, the Unsung Hero; a special award that celebrates customer service excellence and recognises those who go over and above their normal duties, to deliver outstanding experiences for visitors to Lancashire. Marketing Lancashire is […]

If you’re a Lancashire Tea drinker with a penchant for a delicious pale ale, then collaborations don’t get any better than this limited-edition brew infused with the flavour of Lancashire Tea! To celebrate Lancashire Day on November 27th, the two teams have put their brewing heads together to share expertise and develop the ‘Ooh Ahh […]

Lancashire-based company Partington’s has rolled out the red carpet over the past twelve months to commemorate the amazing 80th anniversary of Partington’s Holiday Parks, with a whole host of exciting activities, openings and special announcements. Partington’s is a family-owned business based near Blackpool, which owns and operates holiday parks across Lancashire, the Lake District and […]

Have you used a taxi in Lancashire in last 12 months? If so, researchers from the University of Central Lancashire need your help. Professor Joanne Westwood and Dr Helen Richardson Foster have teamed up with Chorley Taxi Association to explore people’s feelings regarding safety when using taxis in the red rose county. Taxi users are […]

Marketing Lancashire and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) have today (7 Nov 2024) announced the shortlist for the Hospitality and Tourism Student of the Year award, which is a special category in the annual county-wide Lancashire Tourism Awards. This year, six students from three of Lancashire’s leading colleges will be judged for the award […]

VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar award, now in its thirteenth year, recognises and celebrates those in the tourism industry who go the extra mile to ensure visitors in England have an amazing and unforgettable experience.    Tourism Superstar nominees are passionate about where they work and the destination they live in, and consistently set the bar high for the […]

While the restaurant industry faces turbulent times, Aven Restaurant, Preston’s only fine dining establishment, is making the headlines for all of the right reasons. The award-winning 3 AA Rosette restaurant has just received an impressive 9.67 rating from The Times food critic Giles Coren. This high score from one of the UK’s toughest critics shines […]

Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), a global leader in high-performance elastomer seals and components, is thrilled to announce its new role as a Gold Patron of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone. This partnership reflects PPE’s commitment to investing in the local community and helping empower young people in Blackburn and Darwen to reach their potential. As […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Blackpool’s famous seafront. The annual Christmas By The Sea village is now taking shape on the Tower Festival Headland in readiness for a grand opening on Friday 15 November. The opening event, featuring a cast of skaters and talented young stage school performers, will kick-start a […]

Chorley Council is proud to announce the recipients of the Net Zero Business Accreditation Awards 2024. This prestigious recognition has been awarded to six outstanding local businesses: Award Recipients: Each of these businesses has successfully passed a rigorous multi-stage judging process, demonstrating a clear understanding of the importance of sustainable business practices. They have taken […]