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The hugely popular channel 4 programme ‘Four in a Bed’ is back and looking for a whole host of accommodation owners to take part in the next series. Across the week of shows, 4 sets of B&B owners battle it out to be named best value for money whilst showcasing the Great British staycation! We’re looking […]

Blackpool’s world-famous circus is set re-open for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown. The much-loved circus reopened last weekend (Saturday 15 August), after restrictions were eased to allow indoor performances to take place, subject to social distancing measures. Clown duo Mooky and Mr Boo will be among those returning to the ring, having spent […]

Independent, family-run distillery Hoyle Bottom Spirits Ltd is immensely proud to announce that they have received 2 silver medals at the highly respected International Wine and Spirits Competition 2020. These were awarded to their flagship product, Tinker Brook Lancashire Dry Gin, in the Distilled Dry Gin (Contemporary) category, and to their gin liqueur, A Drop […]

South Ribble’s coronavirus daily rate of infection has increased. There have been 21 cases in the last 14 days, spread across different wards in low numbers. This comes after neighbouring Preston has recently became an ‘area of intervention’ with additional measures being put in place for their residents. South Ribble residents, while do not fall […]

Following the announcement that Burnley based uPVC window system company VEKA plc planned to launch a consultation process, the business has now concluded this process and can confirm that 25 jobs have been made redundant. Having taken all available actions to ensure VEKA plc remains a successful and sustainable business, the effects of the pandemic […]

As excitement builds for the return of students and staff to the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) campuses, a wide variety of health and safety initiatives have been implemented to enable a safe September return. Fashion staff are using their sewing skills to help with the implantation of the new Covid-19 health and safety procedures. […]

Lancaster. Lancashire – 7th August, 2020 – Quite Simply French today announced it has been recognised as a 2020 Travellers’ Choice award-winner for Restaurants. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners are known for consistently receiving great traveller/diner feedback, placing them in the top […]

Shoppers are being urged to hit the high street and support their local businesses during Shop Local Week (10-16 August) shopping local helps support the local economy, creates jobs and boosts local communities businesses have brought in a wide range of measures, such as plastic partitions at tills and hand sanitiser stations, to protect customers […]

After careful consideration and based on the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture Media and Sport’s reiteration that the government will not be providing further guidance on theatres operating without social distancing until November at the earliest, Blackpool Grand has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2020/21 pantomime Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs. Blackpool Grand are not […]

    North West Businesses that have innovated and diversified during the Coronavirus pandemic are being called upon to nominate themselves for the inaugural Reinvention and Resilience Top 50 being run by Forbes Solicitors.  Closing date for applications: Friday 21 August. The regional law firm is searching for companies – small-to-medium-sized across all sectors – […]

A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) academic has been recognised for her excellence in higher education teaching. Dr Emma Gillaspy, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Care, has today, 6 August, been announced as a new National Teaching Fellow (NTF). Advance HE’s National Teaching Fellowship Scheme showcases the outstanding impact of individuals and […]

The Harris will open its museum and galleries on Monday (August 3rd) as the second part of a phased reopening. Visitors can now book an online ticket to visit the museum and gallery spaces on the first and second floors. The ground floor reopened in the middle of July with the library, café takeaway service and shop […]