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The annual VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2024 took place at the Rum Warehouse, Titanic Hotel Liverpool on Wednesday 5 June 2024. The black-tie event was attended by more than 200 guests and hosted by VisitEngland Chairman, Lady Victoria Borwick. Winners from across the 19 categories ranging from ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ and ‘B&B […]

The 2024 Accrington Food and Drink Festival brought over £450,000 into the economy, as over 10,000 people attended the popular annual event on Saturday 1st June. Visitors enjoyed an amazing day of food, drink and free attractions including a D-Day commemoration war reenactment, a Spitfire simulator experience, fairground rides and a star-studded main stage. The […]

The winners of the Burnley Business Awards 2024 have been revealed, after the glamorous champagne reception, dinner, ceremony and after party took place last night at Crow Wood Hotel. The event saw 600 people celebrate the best of the borough’s business community, with the awards organised by Burnley Council with the headline sponsor Burnley College. […]

Dancers of all ages and abilities will be stepping out to celebrate Fleetwood Moves Festival this August. The town’s Memorial Park will come alive with music, dance and theatre performances on August 3 – and the event is completely free. “This festival is a celebration of communities coming together. Inclusivity underpins the whole day,” said […]

Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool came to an epic conclusion at Blackpool Tower last night, as the large sculptures and some surprise lots raised £143,550 for Brian House Children’s Hospice. In a night full of highs, bidders who were both in the room at the Tower’s Fifth Floor and watching online, dug deep in their efforts […]

The world-famous Blackpool Illuminations has won a top accolade in a national travel awards scheme. The annual display, which attracts millions of visitors to the resort during the autumn and winter months, was voted Best Event For Groups in the Group Leisure and Travel Awards, beating competition from other finalists including Royal Ascot, the BBC’s […]

The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the title of Best Day Spa in the UK for the third consecutive year by the prestigious Good Spa Guide. This accolade is particularly special as it was determined by the highest number of public votes, a testament to […]

An extensive renovation project at Astley Hall, Chorley, has scooped a prestigious Heritage award. As a result of a major scheme of conservation repairs, developed by Chorley Council’s appointed heritage surveyors Maybank Buildings Conservation LLP, Astley Hall received the Heritage Award at the recent Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor’s Regional Awards. The project that Maybank […]

LANCASTER TOWN HALL WILL HOST THE NORTHERN REGIONAL FINAL TO BE TELEVISED ON BBC THREE LED BY HEAD JUDGE BABATUNDE ALÉSHÉ The BBC’s biggest comedy talent search is back and they’re heading to Lancaster Town Hall, for the Northern Regional Final on 5th October. This televised event will be hosted by Mancunian comedian, Rachel Fairburn. […]

The award-winning restaurant group behind 2 Michelin guide restaurants Fell Bistro In Longridge, 3 Rosette Restaurant Aven in Preston and award winning catering company Foray are proud to announce their latest venture: Oh! Pizza, a dynamic pop-up and casual catering concept. Founded by Matt Willdigg, Alex Blamire and Oli Martin the team brings their hospitality and cooking […]

Thousands of people visited Burnley’s Towneley Park on Saturday 22nd June, as the eagerly anticipated Uniformed Services Family Fun Day returned with an action packed day full of activities for all the family. The event, which was attended by approximately 4,500 people, was officially opened by the Mayor of Burnley, Councillor Shah Hussain and Andrew Powell, […]

The Eden Project has announced that Andy Jasper will be its new Group Chief Executive Officer, replacing Rob Chatwin who will step down in September after nearly three years in the role. Andy will join the Eden Project in September from the National Trust where he is currently Director of Gardens and Parklands. He joins […]