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Development that gives back – the new Jubilee Gardens extra care project in South Ribble is set to deliver numerous benefits to the wider community, including job creation and employment and skills training to the tune of £6.6m. Working with South Ribble Borough Council, Caddick Construction as part of the project will create: Councillor Paul […]

Lancashire’s Boost Access to Finance service has recruited two new advisers as part of a new-look support programme designed to help ambitious Lancashire businesses secure finance to achieve their growth ambitions. Peter Capper, a business finance adviser who has over 50 years’ experience at organisations including Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander and FW Capital, has […]

Two senior appointments have been made at Marco Pierre White’s brand-new restaurant in Blackpool.  Katherine Gonzales-Moore has now joined the team at Marco’s New York Italian as restaurant manager while Phil Andrews has been appointed as head chef.  Opening later in the spring the new restaurant forms part of the complex being built as part […]

The Backlot Cinema & Diner is thrilled to announce it will be opening its doors on 22nd March 2024. Located in Houndshill Shopping Centre’s new extension, the cinema & diner will bring the very best entertainment to the heart of the Blackpool community. The cinematic wonderland will feature Blackpool’s only IMAX screen and one of […]

Ann Forshaw’s has launched the Milk Shed – a new vending machine offering up fresh whole milk and flavoured milkshakes. Situated at Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy near Longridge, the black and white cow print branded vending machine will be open 24 hours a day and has its own hardstanding area with customer parking within the […]

Lancashire entrepreneur, Gemma Connolly, who’s created a unique brand of edible greeting cards for dogs, Scoff Paper, has secured major backing from BBC Dragons’ Den’s Sara Davies to allow her business to take full advantage of the growing pet treat market.  Volunteer guide dog puppy raiser, Gemma, who appeared on the show on the 15th […]

Public voting now open to find VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2024   VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2024 competition has launched today, Monday 19 February, with the public urged to get involved and cast their vote.   VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar competition, now in its 12th year, seeks to find the unsung heroes currently working in tourism who provide […]

On Friday 1st March, Blackpool Transport is hosting a recruitment day at their Starr Gate Depot between 9am and 5pm. Applicants are invited to book a time slot where they will fill out an application form and sit a short test before having a guaranteed interview for the role of Seasonal Tram Conductor.  Successful applicants […]

Garstang Walking Festival is back for 2024 and tickets are on sale now! Taking place from 4 to 12 May, the festival is coordinated by a brilliant volunteer group, the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival, and is supported by Wyre Council. This year there’ll be over 40 walks for all ages and abilities. It’s the […]

The concept design for the £8.3million redevelopment of Bacup Market and Union Street has been given the green light by Rossendale Borough Council. Plans for the new community-focused market – to be called Temple Court – include the construction of a state-of-the-art two-storey Market Hall offering local produce, crafts, food and drink on the ground […]

2024 marks 60 years since the designation of the Forest of Bowland as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and coincides with celebrating our new name as a National Landscape, making this a fantastic year to explore and enjoy this beautiful area. As the Forest of Bowland launches its 2024 ‘Discover Bowland Guide’, rural businesses […]

Blackpool is preparing to cast off the winter blues with a full programme of February half-term fun and entertainment. Just weeks after the resort saw out the 2023 season with a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks finale, it is back in business to celebrate the first school holiday of 2024. The half-term break will see […]