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A doughnut manufacturer, which supplies supermarkets including Tesco and Iceland, has created two new jobs and forecast a sales increase of £75,000, following support through the Lancashire Manufacturing Growth Fund. Simply Doughnuts Ltd based in Blackburn, owned by Shiraz Master, produces long shelf life doughnuts, which stay fresh for up to 20 days and has received […]

A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) undergraduate has been named the best mediator in the world at a prestigious annual law event. Phoebe Dearden, a third year law student, fought off tough opposition at the International Mediation Competition to scoop the Best Student Mediator award. The 21-year-old competed against 100 other students across the two […]

A giant gin tasting event is taking place in Blackpool this summer. The Gin Jamboree, which takes place within the Empress Ballroom at Winter Gardens on Saturday 19th August, is hosted by the same team who broke the world record for the largest gin tasting event in 2016. The Gin Jamboree will feature more than […]

CROW Wood Leisure has announced that it is set to contribute £7,500 worth of gym equipment to a secondary school in Burnley or Pendle. Crow Wood’s members won the UK portion of the global Technogym challenge over 3 weeks in March, for an astonishing third consecutive year. The win will see Crow Wood contributing Technogym […]

The award-winning Stanley House Hotel and Spa has revealed a first glimpse of its six-figure renovation project. Extensive refurbishment of the hotel’s bridal suites and a further two Manor House bedrooms are nearing completion. Renovation will then commence on the hotel’s multi-purpose function rooms. The project is being led by Lake District-based interior designer, Sarah […]

Education and training for an innovative new nursing role within the region has started thanks to investment from a national pilot scheme. Three local health trusts and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are working in partnership to deliver a new nursing associate programme. The nursing associate will work alongside registered nurses and healthcare support […]

The Old Stables at Hipping Hall, in Lancashire is set to launch a selection of creative mid-week getaways… The top foodie bolthole has teamed up with a selection of leading artisan crafts people, to offer guests the opportunity to mix good food with the chance to learn some new skills… Hipping’s first creative break launches […]

The May Day bank holiday weekend will see the historic castle in Lancaster transformed into a vibrant and fun festival for all of the family. Crafty Vintage have been given the keys to the magnificent venue to hold a three day event, with the gates opening at 11am each day. There will be magic shows […]

It is announced today (Monday 24 April), that Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Jacksons and Pete Waterman's hit Factory Acts starring Jason Donovan are coming to Blackpool as part of the ‘LIVEWIRE Festival’ for 2017! On Friday 25th August the Bank Holiday weekend, The Jacksons will be performing at Blackpool’s Headlands Arena.  Saturday 26 […]

A new kind of festival for a new age of making, the first National Festival of Making takes place at the heart of British making, Blackburn, Lancashire on Sat 6 – Sun 7 May 2017 and has revealed, for the first time, the breadth of making, tasting and buying experiences laid out for visitors over two […]

A stunning once in a lifetime line-up of world-renowned names are set to perform at the North West’s biggest International Soul Festival from 16-18 June. Over the three days the Festival will see an array of exclusive American Northern and Modern Soul legends take to the stage in the stunning surroundings of Blackpool Winter Gardens. […]

A new bus service through and to the heart of the Forest of Bowland is being launched on Sunday 7th May 2017.  The Bowland Explorer will connect with Bentham Line rail services from Leeds and Morecambe at Bentham station, on Sundays from 7th May until 24th September 2017. At the other end of its route […]