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The world-renowned Blackpool Dance Festival has been awarded the prestigious ‘Large Event of the Year’ at this week’s Lancashire Tourism Awards, further cementing its position as one of the region’s most significant cultural and economic contributors. The festival, which welcomes over 25,000 visitors annually to the iconic Winter Gardens, generates an impressive £6 million for […]

The Sybil Locomotive Trust, based at the West Lancashire Light Railway in Hesketh Bank, was thrilled to be awarded runner-up, Highly Commended for the Steam Locomotive of the Year award at the Heritage Railway Association awards night in Gateshead on the 8th of February 2025. This followed an 8-year restoration of Sybil, a Bagnal 0-4-0ST […]

Pendle Leisure Plus has been celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Snake by awarding the top attenders of their Tai Chi classes with a certificate. Throughout the year, Lighthouse Tai Chi provides Tai Chi and Aqua Tai Chi classes across two of the three Leisure Centres managed by Pendle Leisure Trust; Pendle Leisure Centre in Colne, […]

The best of Lancashire tourism and hospitality was on show at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024, held in the world famous Tower Ballroom, on Tuesday 11 February, with support from Destination Sponsor, VisitBlackpool and hosted by BBC Radio Lancashire’s Mike Stevens. The annual awards, organised by Marketing Lancashire, the county’s LVEP (Local Visitor Economy Partnership) […]

A special feature length documentary showcasing the story of the Accrington Pals will be released to the public at 12:01am on Sunday 16th February to mark the 110th anniversary of the Pals’ valedictory service. On 21st February 1915, two days before the Pals left their hometowns, the special service was held at St John’s Church and was attended […]

Looking for some fun and exciting half-term activities that will help keep the whole family entertained, then look no further!   Lancashire has so many great attractions, things to do and special events that provide all the ingredients for a memorable half term. Get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air, learn more about the night sky, […]

The Statutory Instrument which enabled the formation of the new body passed through the final legislative process in Parliament earlier this week. The creation of the CCA is a hugely important step as it will see powers currently held by central government passed to decision makers in Lancashire. Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council […]

Do you need to reconnect with the natural world and boost your wellbeing? Schedule in some much-needed downtime this year with friends and family, or just check in with yourself? You are not alone… Recent scientific studies have shown that engaging with nature has been consistently linked to improved mental health and wellbeing in this […]

Gazegill Organics are delighted to announce that Eight at Gazegill has been shortlisted to win a Countryside Alliance Award in the Rural Enterprise category. The Awards are the Countryside Alliance’s annual celebration of British food & farming, enterprise and heritage through our small hard-working businesses. The Awards are now in their eighteenth year and have […]

Chorley in Bloom has today been announced as a finalist in this year’s RHS Britain in Bloom competition. Chorley in Bloom is an independent voluntary group formed to enter the town into the RHS North West in Bloom Competition and, by working together with Chorley Council, they make Chorley look blooming lovely. The group has […]

A wealth of live job vacancies will be promoted at a special Jobs Fair taking place on Thursday 20th March at Accrington Town Hall. The event is being run by Hyndburn Borough Council to support local businesses with their recruitment, with free stands available for Hyndburn businesses looking to recruit staff at the event, which will […]

Barton Grange Garden Centre in Preston is celebrating after being named Destination Garden Centre of the Year at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) 2024 awards. It scooped the prestigious title of best large garden centre in the UK at a ceremony held at Da Vere Wokefield Estate in Reading on Tuesday 28th January. Guy Topping, managing director of Barton Grange, says: […]