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    North West Businesses that have innovated and diversified during the Coronavirus pandemic are being called upon to nominate themselves for the inaugural Reinvention and Resilience Top 50 being run by Forbes Solicitors.  Closing date for applications: Friday 21 August. The regional law firm is searching for companies – small-to-medium-sized across all sectors – […]

A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) academic has been recognised for her excellence in higher education teaching. Dr Emma Gillaspy, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Care, has today, 6 August, been announced as a new National Teaching Fellow (NTF). Advance HE’s National Teaching Fellowship Scheme showcases the outstanding impact of individuals and […]

The Harris will open its museum and galleries on Monday (August 3rd) as the second part of a phased reopening. Visitors can now book an online ticket to visit the museum and gallery spaces on the first and second floors. The ground floor reopened in the middle of July with the library, café takeaway service and shop […]

Blackpool’s 2020 Illuminations will feature a special tribute to the heroes of COVID-19 with a dazzling display of hearts and rainbows along the famous Golden Mile. The section, which will also feature the faces of 50 nominated “Corona Heroes”, pays homage to the extraordinary efforts of the NHS and other key workers from around the […]

As towns and cities across the north of England reopen their economies subject to some temporary local restrictions, a contingent of tourism boards have come together to launch a new fortnightly business barometer which will measure the UK post-lockdown tourism business environment including shifts in employment, trends in revenue and overall business confidence. Led by […]

Fleetwood museum is back open safely to visitors from  4th August 2020, and has special measures in place to ensure you have a save and enjoyable visit.  We do request that face masks or coverings be worn by visitors for the duration of your visit. With Fantastic new displays for 2020, including the flagship exhibition about the […]

The stars of Blackpool’s first ever virtual Illuminations Switch-On event have been revealed. Spice Girl Melanie C, Fleur East, Becky Hill, Tom Grennan, Diversity and Blackpool’s very own Rae Morris will all perform in the hour-long streamed event which is being staged by MTV at 8.30pm on Friday 4 September. The virtual show, which will […]

In a major move to jump start the country’s cultural and creative sectors following lockdown, the Culture Secretary has announced the launch of a Government-backed scheme worth half a billion pounds for domestic film and TV productions struggling to get coronavirus-related insurance. The Government has also today set out how organisations can apply for £880 […]

Pendle Leisure Trust has been given the tourism tick of confidence – We’re Good To Go – introduced by VisitEngland so people know which visitor attractions are safe to visit. The We’re Good To Go initiative has been launched by the national tourism agency and recognises businesses who are providing the highest standard of cleanliness […]

After four months of being closed, Pendle Wavelengths, Pendle Leisure Centre and West Craven Sports Centre reopened their doors for gym and swimming sessions. Fitness classes and the gym and track at Seedhill Athletics and Fitness Centre reopened on Monday to the same customer response. In preparation, over the last few weeks all centres have […]

A lifelong passion for plants and endangered species has inspired a talented textiles design student at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) to win a prestigious enterprise award. Jessica Kirkpatrick, 22, from Lytham St Annes, won the sought-after Creative Lancashire Award for Enterprise at UCLan’s recent 2020 Degree Shows award ceremony which for the first time took place […]

Blackpool’s Grundy Art Gallery on Queen Street is excited to announce that it will be reopening its doors on Wednesday 29 July with a new exhibition ‘For Your Health and Pleasure’ and a fresh exhibition programme for the rest of the year.   Admission is Free: Wednesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm (last admission 3.40pm. Closed Sunday, Monday and […]