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Venues from across the country will host the biggest ever Rugby League World Cup after submitting their initial applications to become a host at the RLWC2021 which will take place in England. A record number of 80 unique venue applications have been received from 28 towns and cities to become either a match or training […]

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has unveiled the world’s first graphene skinned plane at an internationally renowned air show. Juno, a three-and-a-half-metre wide graphene skinned aircraft, was revealed on the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) stand as part of the ‘Futures Day’ at Farnborough Air Show 2018. The University’s aerospace engineering team has worked […]

Dean Wilson opts for his hometown of Lytham as next site for expansion of national award-winning Olive Tree Brasserie brand. Closely following the opening of the Greek/Mediterranean restaurant in Cheshire’s prestigious Stockton Heath, Dean has focused on opening another 110 seater venue on Dickinson Terrace, before the Autumn. Dean who has a ten year legacy […]

  One of Lancashire’s greatest music talents is coming home – to switch on the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations. Actor and international singing star Alfie Boe, who was born in the resort and raised in neighbouring Fleetwood, will pull the switch to trigger the start of the 2018 Illuminations season at the official Switch-On concert on […]

The UK saw strong growth in 2017 from a mix of overseas visitor markets including China, Australia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), India and the US, underpinning a record year for inbound tourism. New figures from VisitBritain show double-digit growth in visits and spend last year from China, the world’s most valuable outbound market, with […]

Builders have moved on site at Ski Rossendale this week as the next phase of the Rawtenstall-based outdoor ski centre’s exciting redevelopment plans get underway. As part of the latest work the facility’s existing reception, toilets and ski hire will be demolished and replaced with a purpose-built ski centre building which will provide an improved […]

  Following a recent review of the Accredited status of The Whitaker Museum, considered by a panel appointed by Arts Council England, ‘Full Accreditation’ status has been awarded to The Whitaker for the next 3 years. In their report, issued last week, the panel congratulated The Whitaker Group, who stepped in to manage the site […]

  Edge Hill University has been acknowledged as one of the world’s finest teaching institutions, winning a Global Teaching Excellence Spotlight Award in recognition of ‘the quality of support and engagement infrastructure for students.’ The prestigious award was announced on Wednesday 18th July 2018 at a ceremony in Edinburgh. The Global Teaching Excellence Awards (GTEA) recognise […]

  The winners of Pendle Business Awards 2018 were revealed at a glittering ceremony at the Fence Gate Inn on 5 July. BBC North West Tonight’s Beccy Barr hosted the black-tie event organised jointly by Pendle Council and Pendle Vision Board. Shortlisted businesses were joined by the borough’s dignitaries, judges and sponsors at the Fence […]

  The flags are flying high in South Ribble, with today’s news that three council parks have been ranked among the best in the UK. The borough has scooped three prestigious Green Flag Awards – the gold standard for parks and open spaces – for Worden Park in Leyland, Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve, and Hurst […]

    Seven parks and open spaces across Preston have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in the world. The newest award is for Moor Park, following its recent Heritage Lottery funded restoration. The sites are among a record-breaking 1,883 UK parks and green spaces that will […]

This August, luxury boutique hotel, Northcote is launching a major new literary event – The Ribble Valley Literary Festival bringing together distinguished authors including The Countess of Carnarvon, Helena Attlee, Felix Francis and Salley Vickers and legendary broadcaster Nicholas Parsons. Guests are invited to hear each author talk about their life as a writer and […]