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Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, Chef Mark Birchall’s two Michelin-starred culinary destination in Aughton, Lancashire, is set to expand its accommodation offering with the launch of seven new Garden Rooms. Launching in spring 2024, each of the standalone Garden Rooms will be located in the secluded woodland that surrounds Moor Hall’s picturesque gardens. Designed by […]

Local Visitor Economy Partnership will support growth and development of the region Marketing Lancashire and VisitBlackpool have announced that a collaborative bid has been awarded Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status by VisitEngland, placing them among the country’s leading organisations for destination management. The new Lancashire LVEP is a partnership between Marketing Lancashire and VisitBlackpool […]

Representatives from the business sector and Preston City Council were formally presented with a Purple Flag at the end of October. It followed the earlier announcement that the city had once again received the coveted accreditation for its nightlife, safety and culture. The flag, which is currently sited at the Town Hall, will have a […]

A business support programme aimed at helping Lancashire businesses start, grow and thrive has unveiled a new range of services, thanks to a fresh £3.9m funding deal. The new funding will ensure that Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, continues until March 2025, with a potential extension beyond that. Led by Lancashire County Council, Boost, which […]

Preston City Council is looking for quality partners to deliver nine skills development programmes to support local people, as part of its UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme. Interested organisations are invited to apply now via the Council’s website. Preston City Council received an allocation of £5.2m UKSPF funding from the Government to invest in […]

This past weekend, Lancaster experienced a record-breaking surge in footfall, with more than 80,000 footfall impressions being recorded as crowds descended upon the city as Light Up Lancaster Festival took place. Tom Fyson, Operations Manager at Lancaster BID, said; ‘It was fantastic to see the city centre so busy throughout Light Up Lancaster with footfall […]

One hundred years to the day since it opened, a celebratory event was held at Lancaster City Museum to mark the milestone. A special peal of the Priory bells entitled Lancaster Delights could be heard across the city as guests arrived at the party hosted by Lancaster City Council’s Museums Service and the Friends of […]

Are you already full of festive cheer? Do you sprinkle Christmas magic wherever you go? The organisers of Lancaster’s Big Christmas Day Out are on a recruitment drive for Christmas elves to help Santa in his grotto. To fit the bill, you need to be approachable, confident and reliable. A performance background would be helpful. […]

A Gisburn Independent Italian restaurant has come up trumps in its quest for glory at The PAPA Awards, the Oscars of the Italian Food World. La Locanda in Ribble Valley, Lancashire claimed a gold award in the Independent Italian Restaurant category of the awards, organised by the Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association (PAPA). Cinzia […]

BLVD Hotel in Blackpool is officially the best luxury hotel on the continent, after scooping a prestigious accolade at the World Luxury Hotel Awards. The seafront hotel was declared the Best Luxury Hotel in Northern Europe at the awards this weekend, which were voted for by luxury travelers. Top hoteliers from around the world gathered […]

A unanimous decision to grant planning approval has unlocked the next phase of development at Ribby Hall Village. Fylde Council has given the green light for the entertainment centre which will provide some unique facilities to holiday makers and day visitors on a ‘pay and play’ basis. The new 53,000 sq ft development, designed by […]

Three local councils along with Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service have joined together using legal powers to protect the environment and prevent wildfire devastation on moorland A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for parts of Chorley, Darwen and Bolton is in force to prevent devastation to wildlife and reduce the risks of wildfire on the […]