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Lancashire champions #VOTENIGEL for National Tourism Superstar Award
Lancashire’s own Tourism Superstar Nigel Seddon, Managing Director of the Elgin Hotel in Blackpool, won his Lancashire ‘crown’ at the Lancashire Tourism Awards in November 2019 and is now one of ten finalists in the running for the title of VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2020. The winner of this national award will be decided by public […]
UCLan School of Medicine celebrates GMC accreditation
Following the completion of a rigorous quality assurance process lasting five years, the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) School of Medicine has been granted degree-awarding powers by the General Medical Council (GMC). The landmark decision was confirmed by the GMC at its meeting on 27 February with UCLan’s School of Medicine being added to the […]
Blackburn Flower Festival set to boost local economy
The organisers of Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival, which returns this June for the first time in four years, is expecting the event to bring a big boost to local businesses, as they announce new partnership with the town’s business improvement district. Thousands of blooms will fill Blackburn Cathedral with spectacular contemporary installations. The stunning light […]
MIPIM postponed until June – Lancashire delegation statement
Statement from Marketing Lancashire regarding postponement of MIPIM Following consultation with the World Health Organisation, the French Government and professional colleagues regarding the prevention of the spread of COVID-19, Reed Midem, organiser of MIPIM Cannes, has taken the decision to postpone the event until 2-5 June 2020. Marketing Lancashire, leading on the organisation of the […]
Fence Gate Inn’s homage to pies for British Pie Week
2-8 March is British Pie Week, and to honour the event, one venue, famous for making the world’s most expensive meat pie, has launched a special menu, celebrating the humble dish. The Fence Gate Inn, based in Lancashire, has created a menu of famous British Pies including favourites such as cheese and onion and Shepherd’s […]
Lineup revealed for Preston’s biggest celebration of female power, grit and diversity
Business inspiration, body appreciation, carbs, cocktails and comedy are all on the menu at what is set to be the North West’s biggest female empowerment event of the year. WomanKind North, taking place at Preston’s Ivory Tower on Saturday 7th March 2020, will bring together females from across the region to celebrate the power, grit […]
Fence Gate Scoops Five AA Gold Stars and a Rosette
The Fence Gate Lodge in Pendle has announced they’ve achieved a Five Gold Star rating from the AA for their accommodation, while their Brasserie, housed in the Fence Gate Inn, has also won an AA Rosette for dining. Kevin Berkins, owner of the Fence Gate Lodge and Inn said: “We’ve had the inspectors from the […]
UCLan shortlisted for most prestigious awards in the publishing industry
The University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) award-winning Publishing House has been shortlisted for another prestigious industry award. UCLan Publishing has made The British Book Awards 2020’s Small Press of the Year shortlist. The Publishing House, which is based at UCLan’s Preston Campus, is the only children’s publisher in the north of England. Hazel Holmes, from […]
Blackburn with Darwen Business Awards launch
The Hive business network has officially launched their prestigious Blackburn with Darwen business awards. The awards celebrate the brightest and best in the Blackburn with Darwen region, and Hive is expecting to see a raft of entries from local companies this year. Ian Brown, chair of Hive said: “The Hive awards are one of the […]
Preston Leisure scheme moves forward
Clearance work has now been completed at the site of the former indoor market and car park at Preston’s Harris Quarter. The site works have been undertaken to prepare the land for redevelopment ahead of a planning submission in the spring of 2020 which, if successful, would see the expansion of the flagship scheme to […]
Go behind the scenes at the Winter Gardens
The world-famous Winter Gardens will again throw open its doors for an exclusive access all areas event, allowing the public a rare chance to explore every nook and cranny of the grade 2* listed building. The Open Day will take place on Thursday 27th February from 11am until 3pm. The public will get the chance […]
Capturing carbon in Lancashire in climate change fight
Healthy peatlands actively capture and store carbon from the atmosphere, forming an effective and vital natural resource in the fight against climate change. Today Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) starts work on the next phase of the restoration of Winmarleigh and Cockerham Mosses Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), outside Garstang in Lancashire. Since taking over […]