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Cathryn Watson Front of House Manger, The Barton Grange Hotel I’ve worked at the hotel for 13.5 years now and being the front of house manager is a hugely responsible role.  I think of myself as the Barton Grange Hotel’s ambassador of ‘hello’ and ‘goodbyes’.  I am the first person a guest sees when they arrive, […]

Lancashire becomes the first county partner to ‘There But Not There’ campaign Three Tommy figures will be unveiled at iconic locations across Lancashire and the county has formed a business committee to help drive community support and donations Campaign hopes to raise in excess of £15 million for armed forces and mental health charities Lancashire […]

Returning for a second time, the full Lancashire Encounter weekend festival will again light up the city of Preston in September. Funding has been granted to make this year’s festival bigger than ever with a range of acts embracing the city for the three day celebration of arts and performance. Lancashire Encounter is a weekend […]

Following the outstanding success of the launch event for his current Whitaker fine art exhibition, acclaimed local artist is offering enthusiasts of his work the opportunity to join him for an exclusive and unique, one-off, intimate evening in the Whitaker Gallery on Friday 18 May. Places are limited to 50 in number for the event; tickets are […]

The SPA Hotel at Ribby Hall Village is celebrating after winning its best ever 4-Star Silver status from the AA. It is the only hotel in Lancashire to hold this grading. In addition, The Hotel achieved a Merit Score of an impressive 84%, compared to a national average of 79%. Merit scores, unique to the […]

Clitheroe’s legendary Emporium is coming of age and celebrating its 21st birthday this month. The former Methodist Chapel on Moor Lane was the first venue developed by the James’ Places hospitality group and it trailblazed the ‘dining with retail’ concept in the Ribble Valley. The Emporium set itself apart from other eateries when it first […]

VisitEngland and the National Autistic Society and England’s Inclusive Tourism Action Group are today launching a web-based guide to help tourism businesses overcome barriers to welcoming autistic people. The ‘Welcoming Autistic People’ guide will help tourism operators to increase business by better understanding autism and making appropriate improvements. VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes said: “By following […]

The Pendle Leisure Trust sports centre is to see a number of changes in the coming months to improve the facilities for its current users and attract new ones to use the swimming pools, gym, X-rcade and sports hall. A programme of activities is being introduced to the sports hall and X-rcade, including a variety […]

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) was announced as the deserving winner of the Student Experience category at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2018. Following a record-breaking year of award entries, UCLan’s Faculty of Health and Wellbeing won the award in recognition of the emphasis it puts on the overall student experience. In deciding on […]

Up and coming Lancashire chef Jamie Elkin has won the coveted Masterchef title of 2018 in a competition between students from Lancaster and Morecambe College and Furness College. The Masterchef competition is an annually contested title between some of the finest young chefs in the North Lancashire and South Cumbria region. Elkin, who combines his […]

One of Lancaster’s best loved pubs, The Borough, is celebrating it’s 12th birthday in style with a brand-new feature staircase showcasing some of the regions best loved books. The grand staircase which welcomes guests immediately on entry has been brought to life by friend of the Borough and local commercial artist Helen Ashton of SCD with […]

Brockholes nature reserve is set to host its first ever Eco-Chic Wedding Fayre with wedding planners Little White Books. Taking place on Sunday 29th April from 12pm – 3pm, the Fayre will showcase the very best local wedding suppliers; each with a quirky twist. Set up to welcome visitors in Brockholes’ unique floating Visitor Village, each […]