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A new concept is bringing together some of the UK’s most exciting young chefs for a series of pop up evenings at Café Northcote. Northcote’s talented apprentices will showcase their developing skills during six evenings spread over three months. In teams they will create exciting menus and use their growing knowledge to combine flavours and offer […]

A Lancashire-based telecommunications specialist – who began trading just 12 months ago – has acquired a wireless communications business.   Oliver Flanagan of Burnley-based Ollycom has bought specialist wireless company ObservIT for an undisclosed sum.   Former soldier, Oliver trained in telecoms engineering and worked in the field after leaving the army six years ago […]

House music legend Roger Sanchez is set to headline Ministry of Sound presents Titanium at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Saturday 6th May. Late night riding and dance events give you the chance to enjoy the best thrill rides Blackpool Pleasure Beach has to offer before heading to the Arena to carry on the night with […]

Project overview – Lancashire Visitor Survey  Objectives To collect up to date information on the origin, profile, behaviour and opinions of day and staying visitors.   To measure the components currently contributing most to visitor satisfaction.  To establish current perceptions and product awareness.  To measure the effectiveness of current marketing and branding. Key Outcomes Guide […]

Planting the King’s Tree: celebrating 400 years since King James 1st visit to Hoghton Tower 2017 is the 400th anniversary of the visit of King James 1st to Hoghton Tower in Lancashire. As part of the celebrations of this important event, and with the support of the Lancashire Environmental Fund, a commemorative tree will be […]

Lancaster University achieves prestigious Food for Life Catering Mark, a recognised industry standard, for serving fresh and healthy meals in more venues on campus than any other University in the UK. The Lounge and Café 21 on the Bailrigg campus have retained their Soil Association’s Gold Food for Life Catering Mark for serving fresh and […]

High profile figures from the world of sport and mental health will visit Edge Hill University this week to celebrate University Mental Health Day 2017.   Halifax rugby player Luke Amber, who founded #Andysmanclub following the death of his brother-in-law by suicide, will join State of Mind Sport charity and others for a special panel […]

Due to an injury to HRH Princess Alexandra, the Bay Gateway (the Heysham to M6 Link Road) will now be opened by the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttleworth KG KCVO. The Lord Lieutenant acts as The Queen's personal representative in the county. On the afternoon of Thursday 2 March 2017, Lord Shuttleworth will officially open […]

Sadler’s Wells’ critically acclaimed international festival of hip hop dance theatre, Breakin’ Convention, is back, with performances from UK and international companies and crews. Now in its 14th year, this hugely popular Sadler’s Wells Production is once again hosted and curated by Associate Artist Jonzi D. Following the annual festival at Sadler’s Wells over the […]

GARDENING enthusiasts will be able to submit their entries for the award-winning Chorley Flower Show as the amateur section is now open for applications. After the phenomenal success of the first two shows Chorley Council is urging gardeners and floral artists of all ages to take the opportunity of entering this year’s event. There are […]

Charities across the county are running out of time to apply to become The Mall Blackburn’s Charity of the Year 2017.   Management are on the look out for an enthusiastic and proactive local charity to support as part of its popular Mall Cares programme and the deadline for entries is midnight on Monday 27th […]

A group of University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) students have won a trio of television prizes at a prestigious award ceremony. UCLan students collected three of the seven awards up for grabs at the North West Royal Television Society’s annual Student Television Awards and UCLan students were also the runners up in three of the […]