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The Lancashire Innovation Board is being established following the adoption of the Lancashire Innovation Plan in 2017, as a sub-board of the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership which is a public-private partnership responsible for Economic Development across Lancashire. We are seeking representatives from a number of areas to join the panel to contribute to the development of […]

UCLan Publishing has worked with author A J Hartley to unveil Written Stone Lane The sequel of a bestselling book set in Preston is to be launched in the city next week. Author and Prestonian A J Hartley is unveiling Written Stone Lane, which follows on from the bestseller Cold Bath Street, at the University […]

Construction has officially begun on a major new road scheme on the west side of Preston, including a new junction on the M55. The £207m Preston Western Distributor scheme will be constructed on the west side of the city from the M55 motorway to a new junction with Blackpool Road at Lea. Scheduled to open […]

Planning permission was approved for the development of up to 950 new homes – of which will 30% be affordable – on the Test Track site on Moss Side Industrial Estate in Leyland on 23 October. The planning committee debated the application in detail taking into account views from the public, elected Members and developers […]

VisitEngland today Tuesday 22 October revealed the winners of the fifth annual ROSE Awards. The awards recognise accommodation providers across England who provide outstanding customer service for their customers. The 100 ROSE Award recipients are nominated by the VisitEngland quality scheme assessors and are selected from assessor comments along with online feedback from visitors. The […]

The Division of Tourism, Hospitality and Events at the University of Central Lancashire is working with 3 other Universities on an international enterprise-related project, funded by NAWA (the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange). One of the tasks of the project is to compare and contrast the ways in which academics and businesses interact in […]

Visitors from across the world will be stopping off in Chorley as the borough joins a national programme to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage. In 2020 it will be 400 years since the ship set sail with the Pilgrims to find land in America and one of the people on board is […]

A £35 million state-of-the-art teaching and research facility which engages directly with industry and provides students with real-world experience on live, engineering-related projects has been officially launched at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Based at the University’s Preston campus, the new Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) will act as one of the driving forces behind […]

The elected Queen of the Gullah/Geeche Nation will speak at UCLan on 28 October as part of Black History Month celebrations The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is proud to welcome Queen Quet, of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, to Preston to speak as part of the Black History Month celebrations. She will be giving a presentation […]

Music, storytelling, talks, yoga, poetry and children’s events will take place underneath a massive moon when it lands at Lancaster Priory this November. The lunar-themed events coincide with the visit of Luke Jerram’s world renowned art installation from November 1-20. Already well known for its music, Lancaster Priory will host even more concerts during November […]

A Blackburn-based custom furniture manufacturer has recruited 12 new employees and plans to treble turnover after receiving support from Boost’s Bespoke programme. Fuse Contract Furniture, which manufacturers bespoke furniture and fittings, is set to pass £3m turnover next year and has increased its staff to 40 thanks to the support. The company was established in […]

A new website has been launched to help reinstate Blackpool’s illustrious reputation as an unrivalled conference destination. MeetBlackpool.com illustrates how more than £500 million of investment in infrastructure has resulted in the emergence of a vibrant business tourism offer with unique opportunities for event organisers and delegates on a regional, national and international scale. Launched […]