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The new Chairman of Lancashire County Council has taken up her year-in-office, making it one of the first councils in the country to be headed up by three women. County Councillor Margaret Brindle, who represents the Burnley Rural division, was appointed at yesterday's annual meeting of Full Council (21 May). As Chairman, Margaret joins the […]

The Mall Blackburn has launched CollectPlus, a new ‘click and collect’ service allowing customers to collect and return online purchases seven days a week. CollectPlus allows shoppers to collect and return their online shopping from over 260 high streets and online retail brands, including ASOS, Amazon, Very and John Lewis. Shoppers will be able to […]

Late night Thursdays are taking off in Colne as more businesses sign up to open late. Known as Lancashire’s Capital of Cool  thanks to its great range of  independent shops and businesses,  over 20 are now opening late on Thursdays. Paul Collins from Pendle Council’s Town Centres Team said: “We’re encouraging more to get on […]

An arts professional, whose career has spanned organisations countywide, is now at the helm of The Dukes Centre for Creative Learning in Lancaster. From discovering a love of theatre while growing up in Morecambe to persuading the RSC to work with youngsters in Blackpool, life’s been a stage for new Creative Learning Director, Celine Wyatt. […]

The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttleworth, has expressed his delight at the upcoming Royal Visit by Her Majesty The Queen. Buckingham Palace has announced that The Queen, who is also the Duke of Lancaster, will visit Lancaster Castle on Friday 29th May. The visit marks the 750th Anniversary of the creation of the Lancaster Inheritance. […]

AN amazing story of selfless bravery that began in 1943 involving an injured RAF navigator and a courageous group of French people has captured the nation’s attention with Chorley Council winning a silver gilt with its first ever exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Visitors to the world’s most prestigious horticultural show were amazed […]

First Eastern White Pelican since 2008 hatched in specialist incubator. Bird keepers at Blackpool Zoo are feeling especially chirpy after welcoming the only Eastern White Pelican chick to be hatched in the UK since 2008, which will be the first ever to be hand-reared. The occasion was made even grander as the tiny chick hatched […]

The Preston Guild City Games is challenging businesses in a dozen sporting activities over three weekends this Summer. Could you and your colleagues take on Preston City Council’s winning football team? Or how about Preston’s College triumphant rounders team? Or even UCLan’s victorious sprinters? One business doing just that is IT Works Resource Group, based […]

• £5.6m Lancashire Skills Support programme now almost 90% subscribed • Businesses must act quickly to secure workforce training before funding ends A £5.6m programme which offers Lancashire companies access to free workforce training has helped more than 3,300 Lancashire workers gain new skills in just six months. Lancashire Skills Support (LSS), launched in September 2014, now […]

North West hospitality businesses are reporting increased profits, but an inability to take online bookings is holding some businesses back, according to a survey. The latest MHA Travel & Tourism Survey, conducted in partnership with Lancashire accountancy firm Moore and Smalley, indicates that 26% of operators in the hotel and bed and breakfast sector are […]

New guidebook on sale at the Harris Museum & Art Gallery from Thursday 14th May Book launch and photo opportunity 13 May 5.30pm Author Jane Brocket will be available for photos with the Mayor of Preston,  Cllr Nicholas Pomfret and John Gillmore, Radio Lancashire A beautifully illustrated new guide to the best of Preston is […]

THE Woodland Spa has this week been announced as the global winner in the World Luxury Spa Awards! The Burnley-based Spa had been nominated in the World’s Best Emerging Spa category, which it won. Then a global winner was chosen from 22 categories and The Woodland Spa came out on top, seeing off competition from […]