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Diploma programme named NCTJ’s top-performing higher education undergraduate course University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) students and staff from the School of Arts and Media are celebrating after a renowned journalism programme received prestigious industry recognition. Journalism at UCLan is ranked number one in England, according to the Guardian University Guide 2022. Now its BA (Hons) Journalism course […]

Cuckoo Supernova Gin landed Double Gold at the San Francisco Spirits Competition 2022, sending the competition back down to earth, as it picked up the highest accolade in the flavoured gin category. Exploding with fresh grapefruit, Supernova adds to its top-level achievement of ‘Master Gin,’ awarded by the Spirits Business Awards in 2021, the same […]

Preston city centre’s Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a special projects fund, valued at £45,000, for 2022. The fund is open to groups of businesses within the BID area to assist with financial support towards business-led campaigns, events, and initiatives to enhance the city centre. Applicants must submit a fully costed application, detailing matched […]

As they welcome another two rescued equines into their centre, HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) are asking members, supporters and friends the question, “What will be your lasting legacy?” The Charity relies heavily on legacy funding and has recently been given a well needed boost to funds as a supporter kindly remembered the Charity […]

After a two-year closure for extensive renovation work, Chorley Council have announced plans to reopen Astley Hall. The grade I listed building is expected to reopen its doors on Saturday 21 May 2022 with a full weekend of celebratory events planned for visitors to enjoy. Gary Hall, Chief Executive of Chorley Council said “We are […]

An event taking place at Lancaster University’s flagship Health Innovation Campus will showcase the 12 business support programmes offered across the institution. The European Regional Development Fund-supported programmes offer organisations skills and innovation support across various themes, including health, cyber security and clean growth. The Programmes for Growth event on Wednesday 20 April will see […]

Staff and students at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are celebrating today having scooped three major titles at the 2022 Educate North Awards – more than any other university. Shortlisted for eight awards, UCLan won the categories for Business/Industry Collaboration-University Sector: Creative Innovation Zone; Research Project of the Year – BIZIFED Project, and External […]

Blackpool is looking forward to welcoming over 300 youth football teams and 10,000 attendees over Easter and May Day bank holiday weekends. At the start of this year, Blackpool Council and VisitBlackpool agreed a three-year partnership with Euro-Sportring, Europe’s largest international youth football tournament organiser. The tournaments will bring a major boost to the local […]

The team at Ribble Valley e-Bikes were delighted to be recognised at the 2022 Ribble Valley Stars in Tourism Awards, receiving the trophy for Sustainable Tourism. The awards event, organised by Ribble Valley Tourism Association (RVTA) in conjunction with Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Tourism Team, was held at Hobbit Hill, and celebrated the many companies […]

Lancashire Business View is to profile those aged under 36 who are already making their impact in the business world in the magazine’s next Sub36 showcase in association with Lancashire Skills Hub. The Sub36 programme, one of the magazine’s longest-running programmes, supports members of the business community aged under 36 through networking events and editorial […]

Two historic textile museums, Queen Street Mill and Helmshore Mills, will welcome National Trust members for half-price in May and June this year  Offer includes the Grade I listed Queen Street Mill, which featured in The King’s Speech starring Colin Firth and is the last surviving steam powered weaving mill in the world  National Trust members can also visit Helmshore Mills Textile Museum for half […]

Lancashire’s newest family attraction opens will provide outdoor family fun for thousands of families and school children to promote physical and mental wellbeing Rossendale’s brand new family attraction, The Squirrel’s Lair adventure golf course, has been given the official seal of approval by the Mayor of Rossendale, a young golfing prodigy, a Paralympic swimmer and […]