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Edge Hill University has been shortlisted in three categories in the Educate North Awards 2019, including the coveted University of the Year category.   Now in its fifth year, the Educate North Awards aim to celebrate and recognise excellence in the education sector in the North.   Edge Hill has been shortlisted for the University […]

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 29 March, there will be changes that affect your food and drink business. To find out more click on the leaflet provided by HM Government which includes  links to specific EU exit information and guidance. Or visit http://www.gov.uk/defra/brexit-food-drink-sector  

Preston Bus Station is an internationally important piece of architecture that was built for everyday use by the people of Preston. Now in its 50th year, Charles Quick, artist and co-curator of ‘In Certain Places’, is collaborating with the Harris to celebrate this iconic building – and what it means to people – through an […]

Lancashire’s most impressive businesses – including a hospice, a vaping firm which sells products around the world and one of the county’s most iconic tourist destinations – have been honoured at special awards evening. The Red Rose Awards, now in their ninth year, were held at Blackpool’s iconic Winter Gardens and played out in front […]

LEP Chair David Taylor speaks at UK Government Pavilion panel as part of week-long Lancashire trade mission The Northern Powerhouse was the focus of a combined Northern LEPs discussion panel today at the UK Government Pavilion at MIPIM International, the property and investment conference held annually in Cannes, France. Over 25,000 delegates attend the three-day […]

On Wednesday 13 March 2019 Lytham chef Oli Martin, a popular finalist in this year’s BBC Masterchef : The Professionals, was named Taste Lancashire Ambassador in Cannes, where he  delivered fine dining experiences for investors, developers and VIP guests as part of Lancashire’s largest ever presence at MIPIM, the world’s leading property market (12–15 March). […]

The new High Sheriff of Lancashire has been announced as The Honourable Ralph C Assheton TD DL. He is the founder and Director of Bowland Bioenergy Ltd and Chairman of Pendle Hill Landscape Partnership. After gaining a Diploma in Rural Estate Management from the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, Mr. Assheton then qualified as a Chartered […]

VisitEngland has this week released a series of digital animations to inspire young Brits to take a short break at home in England. The digital clips target young people with images of experiences and activities typically taken during a gap-year that can be condensed into what VisitEngland has termed a ‘microgap,’ a short domestic break […]

The UK’s largest Indoor Waterpark is delighted to release details of Events and Offers taking place at the nations favourite seaside resort, Blackpool, in support of Disabled Access Day 2019. The event, first launched in 2015 and initiated by a group of disabled people and their friends and supported by Euans Guide, aims to promote […]

A high growth and investment business support specialist that has contributed to the growth of over 13,000 businesses has opened a new office in Preston. Winning Pitch, established in 2005, has offices in Manchester, Leeds and Wales and due to the increased demand for its management consultancy services has now opened an office at Preston […]

VisitEngland has launched a new Awards for Excellence format to reflect innovations across England’s tourism industry as it marks 30 years of the Awards. The national tourism agency announced the new format during the Awards 30th celebrations held last night 11 March at London’s Banqueting House on Whitehall. The annual VisitEngland Awards for Excellence celebrate […]

Blackpool Transport will host an Accessible Open Day as part of Disabled Access Day on 16th March at their Starr Gate Tram Depot.   Disabled Access Day is a national initiative which encourages disabled people and businesses to try something new in the spirit of cooperation, safety and fun. The doors at Starr Gate tram […]