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Health minister shown how work-ready NHS professionals are developed
Minister for Health and Secondary Care Rt Hon Andrew Stephenson CBE MP toured the University of Central Lancashire’s School of Medicine and Dentistry to learn more about how its continued growth and development is producing work ready professionals for the NHS. The University of Central Lancashire’s School of Medicine and Dentistry first opened its doors […]
Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run back for 2024
The fantastic Chorley 10K & 2K Family Run will return on Sunday 5 May 2024. Registration is now open for the event which is in its 5th year, organised by Chorley Council in conjunction with Fylde Coast Runners. Deputy Leader of Chorley Council, Councillor Peter Wilson said “We’re looking forward to welcoming competitors and visitors […]
Colne Winterbloom Festival to light up town centre
The WinterBloom project started as a small-scale celebration of light work with local community groups and schools in Colne, Lancashire, to create artwork displayed across the town centre shop windows. The venture was originally funded by a COVID recovery grant, it helped to create an event that was COVID-19-safe and to attract people into the […]
Conference heralds a new era for Lancashire Tourism
Marketing Lancashire has held the first Partners’ Tourism Conference, since announcing that Lancashire has been named a Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) by national tourism agency Visit England. Lancashire LVEP partners Marketing Lancashire and VisitBlackpool, who submitted the LVEP application on behalf of Lancashire, will now work within a national portfolio of strategic and high-performing […]
Apprentices at BAE Systems are set to craft one-of-a-kind trophies for the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023
A group of talented second-year Craft Apprentices at BAE Systems are busy creating 24 handmade trophies for the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023. During a Marketing Lancashire visit to the BAE Academy for Skills and Knowledge (ASK) at Salmesbury, the team admired some of the practice creations from apprentices on display and suggested a collaboration to […]
Lancashire accommodation provider amongst Tourism Superstar 2024 finalists
VisitEngland has today, Thursday 18 January, revealed the 10 superstars to make the shortlist of its annual search to find the unsung hero of England’s tourism industry, and we’re pleased to see that Ian & Sue Rainford, owners of Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023 winner Brickhouse Cottages are on the list! VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar competition, now […]
‘Outstanding’ Fylde home care provider launches recruitment drive
A Fylde-based care business which has received support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub has launched a significant drive for new staff. Clifton Homecare, a family business based in Lytham St Annes, provides private, NHS, and local authority-funded domiciliary care services on the Fylde coast including companionship, health visits and end of life care. It […]
Hurst Green Plastics wins Outstanding Export Achievement Award
Hurst Green Plastics Ltd, Whalley-based SME and manufacturers of KanBan storage and dispensing solutions, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Outstanding Export Achievement Award 2023’ at the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce’s International Trade Club Awards ceremony. Taking place on the 8th of December at Accrington Stanley Football Club, the ceremony was held as part of […]
Where to with Woodlands coming to Lancashire
The CLA (Country Land and Business Association) North regional team invite landowners and anyone with an interest in woodland creation and management in Cumbria and Lancashire to our ‘Where to with Woodlands’ North West Event. The event will be held on 1 February at Rural Auction Centre at Junction 36 from 10am to 3.30pm. The […]
Hampton by Hilton Blackburn in leap towards sustainable hospitality
Hampton by Hilton Blackburn proudly announces a monumental leap towards sustainability through the installation of cutting-edge solar panels. In alignment with their journey towards sustainable hospitality, the 152-bedroom hotel has embraced an impressive system featuring 124 Risen Energy 410W state-of-the-art solar panels. This powerful 50.84kWp system, installed by Perfect Sense Energy, complete with two 20kW […]
Dobson and Beaumont Joins Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone Network
Dobson and Beaumont, a precision engineering company based in Appleby Street, Blackburn, takes a significant step towards community involvement by becoming a Bronze Patron of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone. This decision reflects the company’s dedication to supporting local initiatives and fostering the development of young people within the community. Established in 1917 by Thomas […]
Winter Gardens Blackpool welcomes The Champions of Tomorrow from across the world
The Champions of Tomorrow has kicked off its annual programme of dance events at the Winter Gardens Blackpool showcasing the best of British dancing as well as welcoming dancers from all over the world including China. The 3-day event has seen over 5,500 entries, a 35% increase from 2023 and the largest entry numbers for […]