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Forbes Solicitors has appointed Laura Docker in the newly created role of Debt Recovery Team leader, as the firm continues to strengthen its Insolvency and Debt Recovery team. Laura’s arrival follows the appointment of two paralegals to the team during the past 12 months and is in response to growing demand from North West SMEs […]

This year marks an important milestone for the Burnley based charity, HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association). The Charity will be celebrating 50 years of helping equines across the county, to mark the milestone HAPPA is proud to announce the opening of a museum highlighting their journey through equine welfare at Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe, […]

GET SET FOR A SPOOK-TACULAR HALLOWEEN BY THE SEA Be prepared for the ultimate invasion as a collection of giant inflatable monsters take over Blackpool’s rooftops this autumn. The Monster Hunt between October 28 and November 3 will be one of the big attractions in the resort’s extensive Halloween By The Sea celebrations. The hilarious […]

Light Up Lancaster invites audiences to explore this magical light-art trail throughout the city, discovering enchanting light-artworks and captivating installations in Lancaster’s streets and squares. This year’s theme is The Art of Science, playfully exploring how art and science can be ‘creative twins’. From electron microscopes to a photograph of a black hole taken from […]

A finalist from MasterChef: The Professionals has been announced as the latest star to appear at the Nelson Food & Drink Festival on Saturday 14th September. Matt Willdigg went all the way to the MasterChef: The Professionals final in 2022, where his love for wild ingredients was a big hit. Cooking professionally since the age […]

This morning (Tuesday 3rd September) Richie Anderson hosted the 7.30-8.30am slot at Royal Preston Hospital Radio. Afterwards, he spoke to Scott Mills on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show and BBC Sounds, and revealed that the hospital was looking for someone to cover their radio show that afternoon. Scott called some of his fellow presenters to ask if any […]

Buses are the most accessible form of public transport, connecting millions of us every day to work, education, healthcare, shops, friends and family. They ensure everyone has access to life’s opportunities, including people who are older, younger, disabled or experiencing physical or mental health issues. They are also great for the environment, the economy, our […]

Aven Restaurant, Preston’s only fine dining venue, is celebrating its first anniversary with yet another remarkable milestone. After earning three prestigious AA Rosettes and a place in the Michelin Guide earlier this year, Aven has now been added to the latest edition of the renowned Good Food Guide, continuing to lead the way in Prestons […]

Blackpool got an injection of Girl Power as Spice Girl Mel B pulled the switch to trigger four months of Illuminations.   The singer made a nostalgic return to the place where her career first started to light up the seafront at the end of a spectacular show, delivered in association with Hits Radio, and featuring […]

Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool has unveiled two brand new attractions for its annual ‘Journey to Hell’ scare nights, plus a revamped event with triple the rides. The Lancashire theme park has revealed two new live-action scare zones for 2024; the Alice and Wonderland-themed ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ and the bizarre ‘Cabinet of Curiosities.’ It […]

Accrington Stanley recently opened its doors for football fans to enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the club’s world class facilities. The free tours took place on three dates, with visitors getting the chance to learn more about the history of the club through a history timeline located around the Wham Stadium, as well as seeing […]

Forbes Solicitors has secured a new 10 year restaurant lease for chef Kirk Haworth who was recently crowned the Champion of Champions on the BBC’s Great British Menu 2024. Born in Blackburn, Kirk Haworth was the first plant-based chef to appear on the highly competitive TV cooking show and has opened his new restaurant Plates […]