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A 100-strong team of homegrown creative talent is today eagerly awaiting the launch of the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) new cinema advert. The inspiring and uplifting 30 second video is the latest production of the We See YOU creative, developed for the University’s 2023 student recruitment campaign in collaboration with purpose-driven marketing agency Eleven Marketing & […]

adidas Spezial and Liam Gallagher has staged an incredible one-off concert at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall revealing a much-anticipated new trainer collaboration. Super fans applied in their tens of thousands to attend the surprise, intimate gig – which announced the trainer partnership with the adidas Spezial range while raising vital funds for local homeless charity […]

VisitEngland has today announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence. Applications to the nationally recognised awards were put forward for judging from businesses across England including hotels, self-catering accommodation providers, B&Bs, glamping operators, visitor attractions, restaurants, pubs and museums. The 45 finalists, announced following a […]

A new joint venture company for regeneration projects in Pendle has been given the go ahead for at least the next ten years. Councillors at the March Policy and Resources meeting agreed to Pendle Borough Council joining forces with the Brookhouse Group to form PenBrook Developments Ltd. Rose Rouse, Chief Executive of the Council, said: […]

Work to build a new £1.5million home for big cats at Blackpool Zoo is set to commence in early May. The Pride of Blackpool exhibition, which currently houses Amur tigers and African lions, will be extended and renovated to create a state-of-the-art facility designed around the specific needs of each species. Increased indoor space and a […]

Bowland Brewery in Clitheroe has today announced that they have introduced their own beehive, teaming up with Little Middop Farm in nearby Rimington which is just 6 miles from Holmes Mill, the home of Bowland Brewery. The honey will go to brewing their honey beer, Bumble – a blonde ale that is lightly hopped with […]

People can now have their say on how Lancashire County Council will shape a £50 million levelling up bid which aims to bring investment to the east of the county. To support jobs and businesses, provide for a greener environment, and improve the health of residents, the council is applying to the government’s Levelling Up […]

Chris, who has served as Deputy Chief Executive of both authorities since 2019, will succeed incumbent Gary Hall when he takes early retirement at the end of this year. The appointment was approved by full council at Chorley on Tuesday (19 April) and South Ribble on Wednesday (20 April) and follows a rigorous internal recruitment […]

After a rigorous application process, Lancaster-based digital agency novi.digital has been awarded the highly coveted B Corporation Certification. The B Corp Certification is awarded when a business or organisation meets and can demonstrate high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency in practices such as employee wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and charitable efforts. These certifications are determined by a series […]

We are delighted to announce that Partington’s Holiday Parks have now joined the Institute of Customer Service. The Institute of Customer Service is an independent not for profit professional membership body, with over 400 organisational members. Its purpose is to help organisations strengthen their business performance by focusing on raising the standards of the service […]

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 […]