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The elected Queen of the Gullah/Geeche Nation will speak at UCLan on 28 October as part of Black History Month celebrations The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is proud to welcome Queen Quet, of the Gullah/Geechee Nation, to Preston to speak as part of the Black History Month celebrations. She will be giving a presentation […]

Music, storytelling, talks, yoga, poetry and children’s events will take place underneath a massive moon when it lands at Lancaster Priory this November. The lunar-themed events coincide with the visit of Luke Jerram’s world renowned art installation from November 1-20. Already well known for its music, Lancaster Priory will host even more concerts during November […]

A Blackburn-based custom furniture manufacturer has recruited 12 new employees and plans to treble turnover after receiving support from Boost’s Bespoke programme. Fuse Contract Furniture, which manufacturers bespoke furniture and fittings, is set to pass £3m turnover next year and has increased its staff to 40 thanks to the support. The company was established in […]

A new website has been launched to help reinstate Blackpool’s illustrious reputation as an unrivalled conference destination. MeetBlackpool.com illustrates how more than £500 million of investment in infrastructure has resulted in the emergence of a vibrant business tourism offer with unique opportunities for event organisers and delegates on a regional, national and international scale. Launched […]

The team behind Eden Project North is seeking ideas from the people of Morecambe to help shape the future of the project at a series of community conversations. The events, which will take place in venues around the town between Friday October 18 and Tuesday October 22, will enable people to ask questions and give […]

Brindle Distillery, producers of the award-winning Cuckoo Gin, have launched a brand new product to their range, Cuckoo Solace Gin. In the build up to its launch, the distillery held a charity fundraiser in order to raise money for Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. The charity is very close to the team at Cuckoo’s hearts as […]

A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) student has been given a prestigious award set up in honour of the late BBC Radio Lancashire journalist Steve Becker. Chloe Flint, from Blackpool, who has just started the final year of her BA Honours degree course in Journalism, has won the award in recognition for a news package […]

World Mental Health Day is on 10 October 2019. Working together, local healthcare organisations, charities and peer-led mental health groups have planned Preston’s first Wellfest. Everyone is invited to a day of free wellbeing workshops, creative activities and opportunities for us all to think about our mental health. Whether it’s trying some positive thinking, listening […]

Brew + Bake are expanding their business within the Market Hall. Within the next few weeks Julie and her team will be moving to the corner unit, which backs onto Pickles. At the same time Brew + Bake will also be launching a new food and drink menu which will be available to sit in […]

Today, Marketing Lancashire, the organisation responsible for the promotion of the county as a place to visit, live, work, study and invest in, revealed the latest independent research on visitors to Lancashire. The annual STEAM* figures show the economic impact of tourism in Lancashire for 2018 and reveal that Lancashire’s visitor economy is now in […]

A surge in new stalls opening in Blackburn Market and an increase in new trader enquiries is giving the town’s market extra choice and value for local shoppers. The market has welcomed a range of new stalls, including a cheese stall, vegan delicatessen, salad bar, home furnishings and a bathroom showroom. The new stalls join […]

Following the success of the third North Lancs Expo, it looks like North Lancashire will have a gateway to show off the people, places, and businesses that makes it such a great work and play destination for many years to come.  The North Lancashire Expo opened its doors on Friday and Saturday (20th and 21st […]