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Blackpool Zoo has welcomed its first ever Giant Anteater pup as the summer holidays get into full swing. Proud parents Andina and Eskil, who are both six years old, had their first baby at the end of July and the youngster can now be seen hitching a ride on its mother’s back! Although the species […]

The Department for International Trade will be chairing a panel discussion and sharing tips and expertise on making the most of Lancashire’s export opportunities, at the county’s first ever Taste Lancashire 2017 food and drink conference, organised by Marketing Lancashire. Taste Lancashire 2017 will bring together food entrepreneurs, agricultural leaders, international trade experts and influencers from the hospitality industry […]

The award-winning Stanley House Hotel and Spa, Mellor, has unveiled the second part of its five-figure renovation project. The investment includes an extensive refurbishment of the multi-purpose function rooms, The Stables and The Lodge, while the hotel’s bridal suites and a further two Manor House bedrooms have undergone complete transformation, offering guests four elegant Manor […]

Clitheroe’s Beer Hall at Holmes Mill celebrated its first birthday in July with news that customers have supped 300,000 pints of beer since the venue opened its doors. In its first 12 months, the Beer Hall, which houses what is believed to be the UK’s longest bar, has served 36,000 pints of Bowland Brewery’s flagship […]

This year’s Blackpool Illuminations display will shine brighter than ever – thanks to the support of the business community. The main Illuminations display, which runs from September 1 to November 5, will include several new sponsored features and during October half-term there will be a free festival of entertainment featuring the first ever parade of […]

VISITORS to Chorley town centre can now enjoy an impressive walk to the theatre after improvement work was completed on the alley between Peter Street and Market Street. The alley, which will now be known as Theatre Walk, has been cleaned up with new paving and an archway installed.  The work has been commissioned by […]

“Pendle in Lancashire will be celebrating 30 glorious years of The Pendle Way at the launch of this year’s Walking Festival”, announced our leader for tourism, Councillor Eileen Ansar. The Festival, now in its 14th year, runs from Saturday 12th August to Sunday 20th August in an unspoilt part of the Pennines. The area borders […]

ITV is currently looking for people on the Lancashire Coast to participate in a new series ‘Robson Green’s Coastal Lives’. They are looking for people who are in the process of building, renovating or refurbishing their home by the sea. The project must be currently moving forward with work happening now,  ideally not far from […]

A family-owned office furniture and business supplies company, is already reaping the benefits of marketing support and mentoring through Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub. Lomas Office Furniture and Stationery Ltd, based in Blackburn, specialises in the supply of new office furniture, office design and re-fits, stationery, IT and educational supplies; and its customers include both […]

Lancashire County Council has secured £3.7m from the Department for Transport to refurbish Lancaster’s Greyhound Bridge. The funding was announced as part of a £75m government investment in 19 highway improvement projects across the country. Greyhound Bridge on the A589 is a major transport link. The bridge needs substantial maintenance to avoid the need for […]

Lancashire County Council’s cabinet is to consider proposals for how an extra £5.6m will be used to improve road surfaces, help prevent flooding and ensure public areas look neat and tidy. The council’s new administration has committed to boost funding for highways to prevent potholes, and increase drain cleaning, grass cutting and maintenance of roadside […]

THOUSANDS of people enjoyed a record-breaking Chorley Flower Show with the borough living up to its burgeoning reputation as the Northern Flowerhouse. Astley Park was turned into a riot of colour with everything from beautiful begonias to resplendent roses and special guest appearances from TV stars Carol Klein and Chris Beardshaw. Almost 15,000 people packed […]