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This summer, Eight at Gazegill is set to host its first-ever Wedding Fair, inviting couples, planners, and dreamers to a truly special weekend of wedding inspiration, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Pendle Hill and the heritage wildflower meadows of Gazegill Organics Farm. Taking place over two weekends from Friday 30th May to Sunday 8th […]

A University of Central Lancashire* graduate has achieved industry success after winning a Royal Television Society (RTS) award. Grace Nixon scooped the Best Factual – Long Form trophy at the North West Student Awards for her documentary on Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Ormskirk. The 22-year-old, who graduated from the University’s media & television production degree […]

Wins in student experience, PhD student achievement of the year and business engagement categories are recognition of university’s continuing success. The University of Central Lancashire* is celebrating winning three of the eight categories it entered at the Educate North Awards 2025. Judges at the prestigious event recognised the University’s efforts to bolster Lancashire’s socio-economic growth, […]

Fylde Council is delighted to announce a new opportunity for developers and operators to bring the rapidly growing sport of padel tennis to Fairhaven Lake and Gardens. The Council is seeking expressions of interest for the development of two padel courts with floodlighting at a prime location within Fairhaven Lake and Gardens subject to the […]

A University of Central Lancashire* Emeritus Professor has been chosen to represent Great Britain at a globally renowned international art festival. Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid CBE will deliver a major solo exhibition of new work at the Venice Biennale 2026. The Emeritus Professor of Contemporary Art is one of the pioneers of the Black British Art […]

The HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) Team are thrilled to share news of completed improvements to pathways at the Charity’s Farm based in Burnley, Lancashire. The Charity was able to secure funding for developments to walkways around the Farm to improve accessibility for all through Lancashire Environmental Fund (LEF). The path leading from the […]

Eight at Gazegill by Doug Crampton, winner of the Lancashire Tourism Award for New Business of the year, has now been named a finalist in the same category in the national Visit England Awards for Excellence 2025. VisitEngland has today, 1 April, announced the finalists who will go forward to the tourism industry’s national Awards for […]

Oswaldtwistle Mills has long been an excellent destination for coach trips, with a private restaurant, excellent facilities, a dedicated free coach park, and Meet and Greet with the warmest welcome in Lancashire. Following the launch of their new coach and group booking brochure for 2025, they are very proud to report a great start to […]

Accrington-based training provider North Lancs Training Group CIC (NLTG) has launched an exciting new Apprenticeship campaign which will look to raise 100 new Apprenticeship vacancies in 100 days. The initiative, which was launched earlier this month, is aimed at supporting local businesses by providing quality Apprentices to help them grow, as well as getting more […]

Brindle Distillery is proud to announce the grand opening of Peckish, a brand-new food yard bringing together the best of local, independent food vendors. Launching over Easter weekend 2025, Peckish will offer a vibrant new casual dining experience, featuring two permanent kitchens committed to serving high-quality, locally sourced food. Leading the way at Peckish are […]

Eight at Gazegill, the organic farm-to-table restaurant set within the stunning landscape of the Ribble Valley, is thrilled to announce that it has been named the winner of the ‘New Business’ category at the Ribble Valley Business Awards 2024. This prestigious award celebrates the restaurant’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and exceptional dining, recognising Eight at […]

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has today unveiled its plans for a new £8.72M ride, which will be the biggest of its kind in the UK. A Gyro Swing is being added to the park’s line up of rides in 2026, and work has already begun on its delivery. The ride is a giant spinning pendulum […]