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The team at Lanx, creators of ‘proper shoes’ based in Lancashire, never underestimate the power of style, collaboration and great footwear – and are always, like their footwear, moving forward. Which is why, this August, they’re inviting inspirational creators, inventors, designers, makers, distillers and thinkers to join them at their Lancashire HQ. The aim being to […]

As a major Burnley employer and the world’s largest manufacturer of PVC-U systems, VEKA plc, has been recognised for the third time as ‘Large Business of the Year’ at the prestigious Burnley Business Awards. VEKA impressed judges with its strategic approach to business during and after a pandemic as well as its ongoing commitment to […]

The winners of the annual Cateys awards, held by The Caterer, were announced at London’s Grosvenor House this evening. Now in their 39th year, the hospitality awards are recognised as the ultimate accolade in the industry. The Cateys recognise individuals, teams, and companies that distinguish themselves within the hospitality industry. The winners, along with those […]

Established in 2015 as a legacy of the famous Preston Guild celebrations, the Lancashire Encounter Festival has succeeded in delivering a plethora of fascinating, profound and exciting performances along with cultural experiences to Preston city centre. This year’s festival is set to be just as extraordinary. Preston Guild celebrations date back to 1179 when King Henry […]

Two well-known television celebrities with links to the red rose county are among five people being recognised with honorary awards from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Former Doctor Who companion, Blue Peter presenter and Crufts’ commentator Peter Purves and The Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant will take to the stage in Preston […]

University also came top for the percentage of students who are the most satisfied with the mental health support available to them. The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been ranked third in the UK for the mental health support it gives to students. In the first ever University Mental Health League Table, published today […]

A Lancashire organisation which helps companies to improve their sustainability is targeting US expansion after experiencing a four-fold increase in turnover with the support of a business loan from Rosebud. TBL Services, based at Lancaster University, has also increased its headcount from two to 11 since receiving the loan in early 2020. The consultancy was […]

The temporary Market Surface car park will be permanently closed next month as preparations for a major new city centre development begin.  The Animate scheme will see the creation of a cinema, bars and restaurants and construction is due to commence later this year. Set for completion in early 2024, the purpose-built entertainment venue will […]

Bowland Beer Hall, based at Holmes Mill, Clitheroe was named Taproom of the Year at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2022 on Wednesday 22nd June. The prestigious presentations took place at 30 Euston Square in London on Wednesday 22nd June and were attended by the 94 County Winners, who were selected and announced earlier […]

The Burnley Business Awards are just around the corner and students from Burnley College form part of the team who is making the event happen. Held at Towneley Hall on Thursday 30th June, the awards will see some 500 members of the Burnley business community come together to celebrate success stories over the past three […]

Andrea Challis, joint owner and CEO of one of Lancashire’s most popular and successful holiday park operators, The Partington Group, has been appointed by the Board of Marketing Lancashire to the role of Interim Chair of Marketing Lancashire. She became a Director of the Board of Marketing Lancashire in 2019 and has been very active […]

A new mentorship and support programme to help aspiring Food and Drink Businesses The Booths Accelerator will be announced on the 27th of June at Fine Food North in Harrogate, a showcase of over 150 of the finest food and drink producers across the UK. Booths are set to invest via mentorship, product and retail […]