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ITV is currently looking for people on the Lancashire Coast to participate in a new series ‘Robson Green’s Coastal Lives’. They are looking for people who are in the process of building, renovating or refurbishing their home by the sea. The project must be currently moving forward with work happening now,  ideally not far from […]

A family-owned office furniture and business supplies company, is already reaping the benefits of marketing support and mentoring through Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub. Lomas Office Furniture and Stationery Ltd, based in Blackburn, specialises in the supply of new office furniture, office design and re-fits, stationery, IT and educational supplies; and its customers include both […]

Lancashire County Council has secured £3.7m from the Department for Transport to refurbish Lancaster’s Greyhound Bridge. The funding was announced as part of a £75m government investment in 19 highway improvement projects across the country. Greyhound Bridge on the A589 is a major transport link. The bridge needs substantial maintenance to avoid the need for […]

Lancashire County Council’s cabinet is to consider proposals for how an extra £5.6m will be used to improve road surfaces, help prevent flooding and ensure public areas look neat and tidy. The council’s new administration has committed to boost funding for highways to prevent potholes, and increase drain cleaning, grass cutting and maintenance of roadside […]

THOUSANDS of people enjoyed a record-breaking Chorley Flower Show with the borough living up to its burgeoning reputation as the Northern Flowerhouse. Astley Park was turned into a riot of colour with everything from beautiful begonias to resplendent roses and special guest appearances from TV stars Carol Klein and Chris Beardshaw. Almost 15,000 people packed […]

The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, The Lord Shuttleworth KG KCVO, today made a final call for people across the county to nominate outstanding volunteer groups in their area for the 2018 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, before this year’s 15th September deadline. This prestigious UK National Honour, which has an equivalent status to the MBE, recognises […]

Preston is one of the 97 European cities to be awarded the ‘Good Practice City’ label, by European exchange and learning program, URBACT, for its work on progressive procurement through spend analysis. URBACT’s mission is to enable cities to work together and develop integrated solutions to common urban challenges through various ways. They use resources […]

The Dukes outdoor production of Treasure Island will sail on for an extra week, due to popular demand. Thousands of people have already seen the walkabout show in Lancaster’s Williamson Park and it’s proving so popular that Treasure Island will now finally drop anchor on August 19. Treasure Island has been running since July 4 […]

Teachers and students from across Lancashire have been boosting their digital know-how, as part of a project to bridge the skills gaps in the sector. To mark their achievements, the group of 150 people were recognised at a special graduation event at County Hall. The Digital Advantage project has been developed by working with industry […]

County’s biggest ever presence at Paris Airshow boosted by NWAA report Lancashire reinforced its position as the UK’s biggest region for aerospace activity at last month’s Paris Airshow highlighting a new report confirming the county employs more people within the sector than any other in the UK. The international expo, which ran from June 19-25, […]

There’ll be free children’s entertainment in Preston this summer as Titan the Robot returns to perform for little shoppers. The eight-foot-tall robot forms part of a line-up of free entertainment taking place at St George’s Shopping Centre during the school holidays, with Titan, a 17ft long t-rex and a children’s entertainer all putting on shows. […]

Rural companies in Lancashire are being encouraged to apply for a share of more than £2m to grow their business. The funding from Lancashire County Council can support a range of activities such as business development, farming, rural services, culture and heritage, and forestry. It can be used for a variety of different uses such […]