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Blackpool Transport will make changes to its bus & tram services from Sunday 29th March to enable key workers to travel as safely as possible. The local bus company is reducing the frequency on its bus routes during the daytime, meaning there will be less services running each day. All tram services will be temporarily […]

Businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors will receive 100% discount on their business rates in response to the effects of coronavirus on the economy. The discount which is set for 2020/21 means businesses such as shops including hair and beauty services, cafes and restaurants, cinema and music venues, hotels and B&Bs will not […]

Following recent Government advice regarding Covid-19 there will be a few changes at Preston Markets. The Market Hall will be operating at reduced hours and both the Outdoor and Second-hand markets will cease trading until further notice. From Tuesday 24 March 2020, the Market Hall at Preston Markets will reduce its opening hours to 8:00am […]

People are being encouraged to support Lancashire’s pubs, restaurants, theatres, cinemas, and venues through the COVID-19 pandemic by buying gift vouchers to use after the virus has run its course. In an effort to support the hospitality and leisure industry – and its many employees – during this incredibly challenging time for the sector, Lancaster […]

Lancashire’s £6m business growth hub is refocusing its service to give worried business owners a place to turn to during the current Coronavirus pandemic. The #AskForHelp campaign will include a dedicated helpline to advise companies in Lancashire about key business-related issues and connect them with experts from the public and private sector. A dedicated hub […]

Businesses will be able to access government support from today (Monday 23 March) to keep operating in the face of the global economic emergency brought on by coronavirus. The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme will provide government-backed loans of up to £5 million to small and medium businesses. The Bank of England’s Covid Corporate Financing […]

Food from the restaurant at the Brockholes Nature Reserve is helping struggling families during the Coronavirus crisis. The popular restaurant, on the nature reserve off the M6 in Preston, is one of thousands that closed indefinitely on Friday as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak. So shelves full of food would have gone to waste […]

It is with much regret that we announce the postponement of the Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival planned for June this year. Following the latest Government advice around the escalating coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic concerning large and small gatherings, it leaves us with no choice but to follow the advice and prioritise the health and wellbeing of […]

People feeling isolated, trapped in their homes by the Coronavirus, can join a community which will benefit wildlife now and for future generations. The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside is suggesting people use self-isolation as an opportunity to record some of the wildlife in their garden and surrounding area. With spring just […]

From 5pm today, (Friday 20 March 2020), The Harris in Preston will temporarily close its doors due to the Covid-19 virus. Artwork in the Harris can still be viewed online by making use of the virtual tours on the new website – theharris.org.uk – so you won’t miss out completely and can get your virtual […]

Due to the escalating coronavirus pandemic and new Government advice over large-scale gatherings, we are sorry to announce that this year’s Pride Blackpool festival has been cancelled.  The three-day event was due to take place from June 5-7 with an extensive programme of entertainment including live performances from Right Said Fred, Marc Almond and Jake […]

Dear Partners, These are certainly very worrying and difficult times for us all and the staff at Marketing Lancashire, taking government advice in the hope of lessening the impact on our NHS, are now working remotely from their homes. Our aim is to continue supporting and working in the interest of our partners and colleagues across […]