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Work on the Prairie Sports Village in Burnley has been officially completed with the formal handover of the keys to the new building that is set for opening on Monday, 26th October. Developers Barnfield Construction have carried out the £2.5m project for Burnley Leisure, bringing state-of-the-art leisure facility to the town. Gerard Vinton, Burnley Leisure’s […]

A Lancashire hotel receptionist has completed a ‘Stagiaire' work placement at one of the UK’s leading hotels, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire. Reception manager at Stanley House Hotel and Spa in Mellor, Clare Tauber, was offered a special week-long experience to work alongside the Le-Manoir team on all aspects of guest relations, services […]

Following an online public vote hosted by media partner Lancashire Evening Post/Johnston Press, Marketing Lancashire today announced the three finalists in the Lancashire Tourism Awards Tourism Superstar 2015 category; an award that recognises and rewards individuals who have been nominated by their tourism industry colleagues for their special contribution to tourism in Lancashire.  Five local […]

Following an online public vote hosted by media partner Lancashire Evening Post/Johnston Press, Marketing Lancashire today announced the three finalists in the Lancashire Tourism Awards Tourism Superstar 2015 category; an award that recognises and rewards individuals who have been nominated by their tourism industry colleagues for their special contribution to tourism in Lancashire.  Five local […]

Two new ambassadors employed by the Blackburn Business Improvement District have started their daily patrols of the town centre with a focus on supporting a business plan to make the town feel safer and more secure for visitors and staff working in the area. From directing visitors to shops and landmarks to dealing with security […]

Half-term at Lytham Hall offers you a raft of possibilities to have a fun day out with the children. The Hall is open on Wednesday 28 October at 12pm and 2pm for tours incorporating the special art installations created by Fable Arts. Normal entry price, but children go free.  On Thursday 29 October we start […]

Freeport Fleetwood is inviting customers to spread the festive spirit this Christmas by donating gifts to the radio station’s Cash for Kids charity. The campaign, targeted at disadvantaged children across the region, aims to ensure no child wakes up on Christmas morning without a present.   The appeal is set to put a smile on […]

Come and have breakfast and a conversation with the Lancashire Skills Hub and your fellow Lancashire employers on: Thursday 5th November 2015 8:00am -10:30am Samlesbury Hotel, Preston New Rd, Preston, Lancashire PR5 0UL To join the Conversation please book here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lancashire-skills-and-employment-conversation-for-employers-tickets-19164444369 So, remember remember the 5th November Follow us on Twitter: @LancsSkillsHub

An eco-friendly business started by two sisters from Lancaster is flourishing, thanks to support from Boost Business Lancashire – the county’s business growth hub. Louise and Victoria Lawson started Bough to Beauty Bespoke in February 2015 after spotting an opportunity to provide event and conference organisers with a sustainable wood alternative to plastic name badges. […]

The judging is over and the finalists of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2015 #LTA15 have just three weeks to wait before the winners, in 22 hard fought categories, are revealed at Lancashire’s tourism event of the year. This year’s event takes place on Thursday 5 November at Winter Garden’s Empress Ballroom and today Marketing Lancashire announced that […]

The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has today announced investment in economic development schemes that could deliver 3,000 new jobs as part of a £190m public/private investment package This investment will boost a range of schemes using Lancashire's £13m allocation from the Growing Places Fund. The fund is designed to make economic development schemes happen by […]

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is world renowned for providing it’s visitors with thrills via its many rides and attractions but now the park is on the lookout for actors to provide the scares themselves.  An open audition is set to take place on Sunday 18th October to find actors to play zombies and other Halloween characters […]