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An extensive renovation project at Astley Hall, Chorley, has scooped a prestigious Heritage award. As a result of a major scheme of conservation repairs, developed by Chorley Council’s appointed heritage surveyors Maybank Buildings Conservation LLP, Astley Hall received the Heritage Award at the recent Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor’s Regional Awards. The project that Maybank […]

LANCASTER TOWN HALL WILL HOST THE NORTHERN REGIONAL FINAL TO BE TELEVISED ON BBC THREE LED BY HEAD JUDGE BABATUNDE ALÉSHÉ The BBC’s biggest comedy talent search is back and they’re heading to Lancaster Town Hall, for the Northern Regional Final on 5th October. This televised event will be hosted by Mancunian comedian, Rachel Fairburn. […]

The award-winning restaurant group behind 2 Michelin guide restaurants Fell Bistro In Longridge, 3 Rosette Restaurant Aven in Preston and award winning catering company Foray are proud to announce their latest venture: Oh! Pizza, a dynamic pop-up and casual catering concept. Founded by Matt Willdigg, Alex Blamire and Oli Martin the team brings their hospitality and cooking […]

Thousands of people visited Burnley’s Towneley Park on Saturday 22nd June, as the eagerly anticipated Uniformed Services Family Fun Day returned with an action packed day full of activities for all the family. The event, which was attended by approximately 4,500 people, was officially opened by the Mayor of Burnley, Councillor Shah Hussain and Andrew Powell, […]

The Eden Project has announced that Andy Jasper will be its new Group Chief Executive Officer, replacing Rob Chatwin who will step down in September after nearly three years in the role. Andy will join the Eden Project in September from the National Trust where he is currently Director of Gardens and Parklands. He joins […]

Summer season is in full swing at historic Leighton Hall, near Carnforth, but staff would be forgiven taking five minutes’ break from welcoming visitors to the hall, gardens and special events to take in some exciting news. For the first time, the hall has been chosen as a finalist in the Enterprise Vision Awards, the […]

Burscough-based wedding videographer Charlene (Love Gets Sweeter) won ‘Best Wedding Videographer’ in this year’s Great Northern Wedding Awards. In recognition not only of her high standard of creative work but her ability to go above and beyond for her couples. “Charlene really was more than just a videographer on your big day & was so […]

Lancaster has been officially declared a ‘Swift City’, one of just four of its kind in the UK.  In a ceremony this month, officials and residents set out plans committing to improving lives for Swifts in the city. The official designation is the culmination of hard work, led by the residents of Grasmere Road, which […]

Lancaster House Hotel has announced a new sponsorship deal with The Dukes theatre to support events and performances throughout 2024. The focal point of the latest sponsorship deal is the hotel’s backing of the summer extravaganza, The Dukes Park Show.  This year’s outdoor performance in the grounds of Williamson Park is Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, […]

Little White Books presented the Winners and Finalists of the Great Northern Wedding Awards 2024 at an event held at Ashfield House in Standish on Tuesday 4 June. Amongst the winners and highly commended was a host of Lancashire-based businesses: Best Bridalwear Retailer Amelias Bridal – Winner Cinderella’s – Highly Commended Best Cake Company Polka […]

The iconic BBC Radio 4 programme “Any Questions?” hosted by Alex Forsyth, will be broadcast live from the historic Marine Hall in Fleetwood on Friday 28 June 2024. Doors open at 6.30pm, with the live broadcast beginning at 8.00pm. Admission is free, but tickets are required and can be obtained through the Marine Hall box […]

Blackpool has today announced it is to become the UK’s Capital of Dance! Celebrating the town’s unrivalled heritage in both social and competitive dance and staking its claim as the nation’s favourite place to trip the light fantastic, there is no better place in the UK more deserving of this title! The brainchild of Lytham […]