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On Wednesday 22 November all designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales became National Landscapes, including Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland and Arnside and Silverdale. The new name reflects their national importance: the vital contribution they make to protect the nation from the threats of climate change, nature depletion and the wellbeing […]

Following a bid submitted in June 2022, Chorley Council has been successful in securing £20m from the Government’s Levelling Up fund (third round) for the regeneration of Chorley Town Centre. Leader of Chorley Council, Councillor Alistair Bradley said “We’re thrilled that with the support of Chorley’s MP, we have been awarded this funding based on […]

A Christmas pop up food and drink venue is coming to Preston heralding a major new venue opening in the New Year. Chew’s Yard in Market Street West will bring a festive 12 days of glorious food, drink and entertainment for three long weekends right up to Christmas Eve. It’s a showcase and sneak preview […]

Glasses of fizz are being clinked to celebrate Carnforth’s Leighton Hall winning the Sustainability Award (sponsored by Savills) at the Historic Houses Awards yesterday. After a rigorous judging process, the family home and popular North Lancashire attraction become just the third winners of this important award, considered a benchmark for sustainable and environmental excellence within […]

National Cyber Force, local authorities, industry, and academia, join forces to create the Lancashire Cyber Partnership Lancashire has announced the formation of a new collaborative initiative, The Lancashire Cyber Partnership (LCP) which will shape, support and promote the County’s world-class cyber strengths and fast-growing cyber ecosystem. The Partnership’s members: Lancashire County Council (LCC); the Lancashire […]

Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, Chef Mark Birchall’s two Michelin-starred culinary destination in Aughton, Lancashire, is set to expand its accommodation offering with the launch of seven new Garden Rooms. Launching in spring 2024, each of the standalone Garden Rooms will be located in the secluded woodland that surrounds Moor Hall’s picturesque gardens. Designed by […]

Local Visitor Economy Partnership will support growth and development of the region Marketing Lancashire and VisitBlackpool have announced that a collaborative bid has been awarded Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status by VisitEngland, placing them among the country’s leading organisations for destination management. The new Lancashire LVEP is a partnership between Marketing Lancashire and VisitBlackpool […]

Representatives from the business sector and Preston City Council were formally presented with a Purple Flag at the end of October. It followed the earlier announcement that the city had once again received the coveted accreditation for its nightlife, safety and culture. The flag, which is currently sited at the Town Hall, will have a […]

A business support programme aimed at helping Lancashire businesses start, grow and thrive has unveiled a new range of services, thanks to a fresh £3.9m funding deal. The new funding will ensure that Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, continues until March 2025, with a potential extension beyond that. Led by Lancashire County Council, Boost, which […]

Preston City Council is looking for quality partners to deliver nine skills development programmes to support local people, as part of its UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme. Interested organisations are invited to apply now via the Council’s website. Preston City Council received an allocation of £5.2m UKSPF funding from the Government to invest in […]

We’re getting ready for this year’s Lancashire Day celebrations, and we hope you are too. On Monday 27th November, all Lancastrians will be celebrating Lancashire Day and Marketing Lancashire can’t wait to join in. Each year we dedicate our social media channels to celebrating the culture, lifestyle and achievements of the county in the hopes […]

This past weekend, Lancaster experienced a record-breaking surge in footfall, with more than 80,000 footfall impressions being recorded as crowds descended upon the city as Light Up Lancaster Festival took place. Tom Fyson, Operations Manager at Lancaster BID, said; ‘It was fantastic to see the city centre so busy throughout Light Up Lancaster with footfall […]