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A scientist from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been crowned Young Scientist of the Year by a national society. Chemistry lecturer Dr Mark Holden received the accolade from the British Association for Crystal Growth, which recognises the work of young scientists in this particular field. The award is given annually to the candidate […]

Garden woodcare brand shortlists 21 sheds nationwide to compete for the coveted title of Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2019, and this year the North West has the chance to bring the trophy home. Blackpool based shed building superstar Anne Hindle is hoping to drum up votes after being shortlisted for one of the most […]

Leading legal firm Forbes Solicitors has joined the county’s growing network of Lancashire Ambassadors. Forbes, which has offices across Lancashire in Blackburn (two), Accrington, Walton Summit, Preston and Chorley, is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm. Lancashire Ambassadors, launched by Marketing Lancashire, brings together Lancashire business […]

The Freemasons at Wiswell has opened the doors to its new luxury accommodation offering, alongside its new kitchen extension and Mr Smith’s Kitchen Table and Bench, giving guests the opportunity to dine in the heart of the kitchen. Located in the heart of the Ribble Valley, The Freemasons at Wiswell has enjoyed a gluttony of […]

South Ribble Borough Council has launched the next round of the Apprentice Factory. There are six new apprenticeships available offering training and qualification opportunities at various levels. The opportunities are across all departments including Neighbourhood Services, Environmental Health and Communications offering varied roles in business, digital marketing and building control. The Class of 2019 training […]

Following a hugely successful 2019 weekender, Highest Point has confirmed its return to Williamson Park in Lancaster from the 15th – 17th May 2020. Over 15,000 people attended this year for a spectacular array of music, arts, performance and food and drink. Sister Sledge and The Zutons headlined the Main Stage, with a host of […]

Northcote, the renowned luxury boutique hotel with a Michelin star restaurant in the heart of historic Lancashire, UK, is delighted to announce that it has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ diverse UK portfolio. Sister hotel to The Stafford London; a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection and part of Stafford Collection, Northcote […]

Morecambe Business Improvement District (BID) has vinyl wrapped two large, empty buildings in Morecambe’s centre to help brighten up the area, and highlight some of the great retail and leisure opportunities Morecambe offers. The two buildings that have been initially wrapped are the Hitchens Building on the promenade, and the John Gallagher unit on the […]

Nine students from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have been recognised at what is considered to be the Oscars of the design industry. The students have all triumphed at the prestigious D&AD (Design and Art Direction) New Blood Awards, which recognises outstanding work in the design and advertising industries. The awards are open to […]

Just in time for the summer school holidays, the Pavilion Café in Avenham Park will re-open on Monday 22 July from 11am – 4pm. The council stepped in to open the café for the summer holidays, building on the excellent Harris café offer brought in-house at the end of 2018. The offer will include freshly […]

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has been named as the UK’s best amusement park by German travel site, Travel Circus.  In addition, the famous amusement park is also ranked as the third best in Europe, behind Disneyland Paris and Europa Park. In order to create the ranking, Travel Circus looked at the top amusement parks in Europe […]

In-Situ in partnership with Connecting East Lancashire is working with artists Robert Parkinson and Sam Rushton on a new commission at Brierfield Railway Station and the surrounding area. Between July and January, the artists will be creating a number of temporary and permanent interventions that will improve the visibility and experience of Brierfield Railway Station, […]