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Global artists to transform Blackpool’s shores this summer with innovative Beachship
International artists Futurefarmers will arrive on Blackpool’s shores with their one-of-a kind Beachship this month, ready to make waves and capture imaginations! The dynamic collective of artists, designers, and architects will team up with local arts company LeftCoast to explore the relationship between the sea and the people who live nearby. They’ll do this by […]
Stellar line-up announced for Radio 2 in the Park 2024 in Preston in September
Radio 2, the UK’s most listened to radio station with 13.23 million weekly listeners (RAJAR Q1 2024), presents Radio 2 in the Park – a THREE day poptastic juggernaut, featuring performances from some of the world’s most-loved pop stars alongside DJ sets from some of the station’s adored presenters. The festivities take place in Moor […]
Chorley company secures top spot in security company rankings
Chorley-based security provider Churchill Support Services has earned the #1 spot out of a pool over 800 companies in the latest UK-wide rankings assessing the quality of security services. The audit was carried out through the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), a Security Industry Authority (SIA) initiative which seeks to promote quality across the security industry, […]
An exciting phase of Leyland Town Deal project complete
An initial demolition and site clearance phase of the Leyland Town Deal project is complete and on 13 May, the site was officially handed back to South Ribble Borough Council following a successful demolition programme led by Preston based Bradley Group – a company which specialise in demolition and asbestos removal. The works have seen […]
UCLan paramedic students prepare for the worst in hyper-realistic training day
A boat crash, factory explosion, tunnel rescue and a house fire could all be seen in Fleetwood in what was thankfully a fictitious event for University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) paramedic students. The trauma scenario day saw 47 BSc Paramedic Science second and third year students put their training to the test in five different […]
Supporters safeguard HAPPA’s future
Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) is delighted to announce that the Charity is about to embark on a significant site refurbishment project. In HAPPA’s 50th Anniversary year in Burnley, Lancashire, the charity’s Board of Trustees are delighted to announce substantial investment and enhancements at Shores Hey Farm, only made possible due to the extraordinary […]
Lancashire excels in new Employee Location Research
Lancashire has emerged as a leading region for workers and job-seekers in the UK, with both Preston and Blackburn with Darwen securing top positions in the Employee Location Index 2024 released by PayrollPrices.com. This comprehensive study ranks 80 UK towns and cities based on various factors that significantly impact the quality of life and employment […]
Support for Preston businesses looking to trade outside the UK
If you’ve been considering trading outside of the UK but don’t know where to start, then training and support via UK Shared Prosperity Funding, delivered by North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, could help you get started. Preston and the surrounding area are home to some major manufacturers already involved in international trade, but […]
Boost launches new Investment Academy to help prepare Lancashire businesses for equity investment
Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub’s Access to Finance service has launched a new Investment Academy designed to help businesses better understand how to secure equity investment. The programme, which is fully funded by Boost, will support an initial cohort of up to 20 Lancashire business leaders through four face-to-face sessions which will take place in […]
Memories Wanted to Mark 130 Years of The Blackpool Tower
Do you have a special memory of The Blackpool Tower? Did you receive 50 pence if you were the first to spot it on a family day out? This month, May 2024, the world famous Blackpool Tower turns a momentous 130 years old. To mark this historic occasion, The Tower is inviting people to share […]
Artist Announced for Prestigious Commission at The Harris
The Harris is thrilled to announce the selected artist for its highly anticipated commission in partnership with the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund. Renowned Egyptian artist Khaled Hafez will be the creative force behind the new artwork set to feature in The Harris upon its reopening in 2025. Councillor Anna Hindle, Cabinet member for Arts […]
Lancashire hotel’s biscuit order helps the homeless into employment
A Lancashire hotel venue has struck up a new business partnership with a social enterprise which helps people who are homeless get back into employment. Lancaster House Hotel has taken delivery of a new range of delicious shortbread biscuits supplied by specialist bakery Half the Story. And as the name suggests, there’s more to the […]