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The award winning UCLan university press is launching its adult fiction list in June 2024 and in collaboration with Bluemoose Books whom The Guardian says is a ‘Small but mighty literary hit factory,’ they will be developing a central publishing hub which will be home to designers, illustrators, typesetters, publishers, artists, writers, editors, sales and […]

The Lancashire Net Zero Carbon Conference is returning on June 26 to give businesses the tools, advice and inspiration they need to meet their green goals. Carbon reduction has never been more important to businesses – recent studies suggest that green issues are a priority for more than 80 per cent of all organisations – […]

As the 50th Preston Caribbean Carnival approaches, organisers are gearing up for a spectacular celebration of Caribbean culture like never before. Set to take place on 26 May, the 2024 carnival promises to be an exciting and memorable experience for all attendees. The highlight of the event is the lively procession through Preston. Participants adorned […]

The Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club has been granted planning permission for remodelling works to allow the hosting of future championship tournaments. The grant of permission paves the way for the R&A Open Championship gold competition to return to the course, which will also be welcoming the AIG Women’s Open in 2026. Cllr […]

The annual National Festival of Making will take over dozens of venues in the centre of Blackburn this July. Welcoming tens of thousands of visitors each year, the annual festival is a celebration of making and manufacturing in all its forms, from the kitchen table to the factory floor. Bringing together new commissions from nationally […]

The Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library in Preston is currently reaching a significant phase in its ongoing restoration project. A crane operation is underway to install Air Handling Units and roof gantries onto The Harris roof from Lancaster Road.   As part of the wider Harris Your Place project, these works are supported by Arts […]

Blackpool Grand Theatre has been awarded £450,000 from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme for restoration and repairs to the famous Grade II* listed building Blackpool Grand Theatre is thrilled to announce it will benefit from a share of £24.2 million through Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme. The Grand has been awarded £450,000 from […]

After a hiatus of several years, Preston City Council have announced the reintroduction of Friday trading at Preston’s Outdoor Market. This move brings the Outdoor Market back in line with Preston’s traditional trading days of Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. A range of popular stalls beneath the historic Victorian canopy will trade selling books, flowers, […]

Encounter Festival, Preston’s premier cultural festival, is thrilled to announce the successful awarding of funding from Arts Council England for its 2024 edition. This significant achievement underscores the festival’s commitment to delivering high-quality outdoor arts experiences and engaging diverse audiences in the heart of Preston. Encounter Festival – taking place on Saturday 21 and Sunday […]

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) held a very special fundraising event in Burnley on Saturday 20th April to celebrate a milestone in the Charity’s history, the Golden Anniversary of its time in Burnley. Celebrating 50 years of HAPPA rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming equines across the Northwest in 2024, the Golden Anniversary Ball was held […]

Lancashire’s Brindle Distillery – home of the world-famous Cuckoo Gin – will be the main spirits provider for Highest Point festival. The family-run business will provide their award-winning gin and vodka throughout the festival, which takes place in Lancaster’s stunning Williamson Park on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th May. Event organiser, Jamie Scahill, said: “Lancashire […]

The University of Central Lancashire has helped a local business land a life-changing contract with major supermarket chain Aldi. The institution’s Innovation Clinic supported Cluster Club, a Blackburn-based confectioners, with rebranding and new designs for the packaging of its three flavours of nut and chocolate snacks.  Owner Yasir Patel pitched the walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts […]