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  Young people who have benefitted from the services of the organisation were interviewed by the ITV tonight programme in late June. When the Covid-19 crisis hit in March 2020 Blackburn Youth Zone adapted quickly to ensure they were continuing to meet the needs of the children and young people locally and have supported 858 young […]

Darwen-headquartered Contract Manufacturing specialists WEC Group have recently announced that they have secured a multi-million pounds contract with Royal Mail. From July 1st 2020, the market leading Engineering & fabrication businesses will start manufacturing all the iconic red letterboxes and associated Royal Mail fabricated metal products which form part of the British heritage. The 900 […]

On Thursday 30th July, leading uk performers, lifestyle stars and businesses will come together for indie business live, an online festival to support uk independent business. In between performances, talks and live demo, all types of independent businesses from across the uk will be sharing their stories and showcasing their products. This is all to raise money […]

One of Blackpool’s most enduring attractions has joined the growing list of tourism businesses signed up the new We’re Good To Go COVID-safe industry standard. Around 300 businesses across the resort have signed up to the VisitEngland standard within a week of its launch including hotels, B&Bs, visitor attractions, restaurants, bars and amusement centres. And […]

Conservative Party Co-Chairman, Amanda Milling MP, has today announced the Conservative Party will host its Spring Forum in Blackpool in 2022. Conservative Spring Forum provides an excellent opportunity for members, organisations and the press to engage with the Party and hear about new ideas and policies. The Spring Forum will see a series of key […]

After nearly 3 months closed to the general public, family owned and north-west based Lavender Hotel Group is preparing to open its doors once again. Like all UK hotel operators Lavender Hotels have been closed to the public since lockdown first began on the 24th March. However, as the governments recent easing of further social […]

Treasured local heritage attraction Leighton Hall near Carnforth is reopening after nearly four agonising months of lockdown. To the relief and delight of visitors, staff, volunteers, and the family, the award-winning seat of the Gillow furniture making dynasty will reopen on July 16th Having been working hard putting in safeguarding measures, visitors will again be […]

Burnley’s high street is recovering well following the COVID-19 lockdown In joint second place for high street recovery, according to Centre for Cities It’s also in 6th place for largest increase in footfall since non-essential shops reopened on 15th June Burnley is so far bouncing back well from the COVID-19 lockdown, with its high street […]

Blackpool’s annual Ride the Lights event has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, which gives cyclists of all ages and ability an opportunity to ride on a traffic-free promenade a few days ahead of the official Switch-On of the Blackpool Illuminations, attracts up to 15,000 people. It was due to take place […]

Rachel McQueen, Chief Executive of Marketing Lancashire comments on today’s (8/7/2020)  mini-budget from Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak. “We very much welcome the announcements made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today, particularly related to the VAT cut for the tourism and hospitality sector and the ‘Eat out to help out’ initiative. The former […]

Forbes Solicitors has been named on the Central Housing Investment Consortium Ltd (“CHIC”) framework which reflects the firm’s deep expertise and track record in the sector across its specialist teams.   CHIC is a consortium of Registered Providers and has around 90 members across the UK.  Members can access and instruct legal services via the framework, […]

The Harris will welcome visitors back to its Grade 1 building on Saturday 11 July as part of a phased reopening. The ground floor will open first, with the main library offering a book lending and returns service. The shop will also open for purchases and there will be a takeaway café service, both accepting contactless […]