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While the restaurant industry faces turbulent times, Aven Restaurant, Preston’s only fine dining establishment, is making the headlines for all of the right reasons. The award-winning 3 AA Rosette restaurant has just received an impressive 9.67 rating from The Times food critic Giles Coren. This high score from one of the UK’s toughest critics shines […]

Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), a global leader in high-performance elastomer seals and components, is thrilled to announce its new role as a Gold Patron of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone. This partnership reflects PPE’s commitment to investing in the local community and helping empower young people in Blackburn and Darwen to reach their potential. As […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Blackpool’s famous seafront. The annual Christmas By The Sea village is now taking shape on the Tower Festival Headland in readiness for a grand opening on Friday 15 November. The opening event, featuring a cast of skaters and talented young stage school performers, will kick-start a […]

Chorley Council is proud to announce the recipients of the Net Zero Business Accreditation Awards 2024. This prestigious recognition has been awarded to six outstanding local businesses: Award Recipients: Each of these businesses has successfully passed a rigorous multi-stage judging process, demonstrating a clear understanding of the importance of sustainable business practices. They have taken […]

Marketing Lancashire, the organisation that leads the Lancashire Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), is pleased to announce that Tim Allen, Chef Patron of the Michelin starred restaurant, has joined Marketing Lancashire’s esteemed group of Taste Lancashire Ambassadors. The Taste Lancashire Ambassadors, are incredible chefs from Michelin star venues, award-winning gastro pubs and restaurants in Lancashire, […]

In September, Preston’s Moor Park was the vibrant setting for BBC Radio 2 in the Park, as global superstars like the Pet Shop Boys, Sting, and Sugababes drew thousands of music fans from across the country. Over three days, the festival welcomed 68,100 attendees, sparking a major economic boost for the city. This brought over […]

A number of internationally renowned light sculptures descended on Accrington for a remarkable light event on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October, which was attended by 5,000 people. Enlighten saw the town’s key heritage buildings transformed, with contemporary art and light installations to savour. Accrington Library, Accrington Town Hall, Market Chambers, the Victorian Arcade and […]

Following a year of spectacular and thrilling events in Lancashire, Marketing Lancashire today announced the finalists for Best Small Event and Best Large Event of 2024, as part of the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards.  The list showcases the enormous range and appeal of events taking place in Lancashire over the course of a year; attracting […]

An award-winning factory’s century of success will be showcased at this year’s Light Up Lancaster festival. A celebratory artwork featuring Standfast & Barracks staff and textiles will be projected onto Charter House in Dalton Square from November 7-9, 5-10pm.  The factory’s involvement in the festival comes as part of its centenary year festivities which have […]

Residing in the heart of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley, Italian restaurant La Locanda is delighted to have made the finals for not one but TWO award categories at the respected PAPA Awards 2024. The Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Industry Awards is a national, annual event that recognises and celebrates excellence in the Italian food industry, focusing on the quality and […]

A special feature length documentary showcasing the story of the Accrington Pals will be shown at Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium on Remembrance Sunday. Taking place in Stanley’s 1968 Lounge on Sunday 10th November, the screening of the documentary will follow a series of events taking place on the day in Accrington. Starting with a service led […]

Preston’s Christmas Lights Switch On is set to be a Christmas cracker this year! The event – staged by the city’s Business Improvement District (BID) and Smooth Radio North West – is partnered by Preston City Council, The Street Monkeys, and leading regional supermarket, Booths. The Switch On event is a firm fixture in the […]