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MP Cat Smith helped celebrate Lancashire's tourism industry this weekend (25 March) during a special visit to Moss Wood caravan park near Lancaster during English Tourism Week. The event, which runs until 02 April, is designed to put the spotlight on England's tourism sector, and its huge contribution to regional economies and employment. Ms Smith, […]

The UK Coach Awards have announced the list of finalists for their 2017 competition, praising the high standards and hard work demonstrated by all the people, projects and organisations that have made the final stages. The list comprises a total of 58 nominations – covering people, projects or organisations. They cross 14 categories covering the […]

The Great British Food Festival which is taking place on Friday the 21st to Sunday 23rd April have announced local charity, Rock FM's Cash for Kids as its charity partner. The popular food festival is back at Stonyhurst for it's fifth year, with over 100 amazing producer and street food vendors. Organiser Daniel Maycock said […]

A leading hotel group is serving up a new recipe to inspire young people to forge a career in the hospitality sector.   English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues is working in partnership with multi-award winning local chef Steven Doherty to launch its new ‘Culinary Academy’ training initiative.   Under Steven’s expert technical guidance, the […]

The second Blackpool Dance Festival has been officially launched in Shanghai with the announcement of a new headline sponsor also revealed following a visit to the region by Michael Williams, Managing Director of Blackpool Entertainment Company Limited (BECL), operators of the Blackpool Winter Gardens and Blackpool Dance Festival. Launched in association with ISA and Yi […]

Whirlybird ale, Bowland Brewery's special beer dedicated to raising money for the North West Air Ambulance (NWAA), is flying out of the pumps.   Said Andrew Warburton, director of the brewery based at Holmes Mill in Clitheroe: "Whirlybird is proving very popular and we are delighted to support the NWAA."   Now Bowland Brewery has […]

BBC Radio Lancashire is staging a fun-filled afternoon of comedy at Blackpool Opera House on Friday March 24th in aid of Comic Relief. Gilly’s Comedy Gala will be hosted by Radio Lancashire afternoon presenter John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore and the event will allow local comedian Sarah Morgan to fulfil her lifelong ambition to perform at the […]

What’s fresh, vibrant and attracts millions of visits a year?  It’s not just Blackpool – it’s also our website! For 2017, VisitBlackpool is delighted to unveil a new design for the VisitBlackpool.com site. It has all the functionality you would expect from a website operated by the UK’s favourite beach resort. It has also been […]

Accrington Food Festival 2017 is all set to sizzle thanks to the support of the event’s two gold sponsors. Accrington & Rossendale College and Duckworths Estate Agents are two of the essential ingredients in the recipe for success of this year’s food festival. Both based in Accrington, the sponsors are keen to help bring back […]

The car park levels at Preston Bus Station have been given a new look, as part of the major redevelopment of the site. The upper car park levels have reopened following a comprehensive update which includes wider spaces, new lighting, car park surfaces, payment machines and security cameras. The work has also included concrete repairs […]

Edge Hill University has been shortlisted for the ‘Best University Employability Strategy’ award at the TARGETjobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2017.   The winners of what is the largest early careers recruitment awards in Europe will be announced at a ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House hotel on 30 March, after organisers have counted nearly 100,000 […]

Captain’s Log, Stardate 2017, the popular “Sci-Fi on the Sidings” event returns to the East Lancashire Railway! Taking place on the 1 – 2 April, this intergalactic adventure is the perfect excuse to dig out that old Wookie outfit, dust off your laser gun and get your “fan” on for a truly unique experience with […]