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Friday (15 Sept) saw the official unveiling of the Wigan Lane Sports and Community Hub following a £800k investment, part-funded by Chorley Council, Chorley Bowmen and a £100k investment from Sport England. Chorley Council, working in partnership with Steve Wells Associates and Chorley Bowmen have delivered a new pavilion encompassing a community space, toilets, kitchen, […]

The first cohort of veterinary medicine students has enrolled at the country’s newest vet school. A total of 78 undergraduates have signed up to study on the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) five-year Bachelor Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (BVMS) degree. The innovative nature of the new course will see the students, who will be based […]

PINT-SIZED fundraiser Oscar Burrow was shocked and delighted to receive a coveted award from the Prime Minister. Oscar, seven, of Lancaster, hit headlines across the globe earlier this year when he completed a mammoth endurance challenge, climbing 12 UK mountains to the height of Mt Everest. The daring feat didn’t go unnoticed, and Oscar’s family […]

Two Arts Council grants totaling almost £100,000 will fund projects encouraging locals to take pride in their borough and giving them easier access to cultural events and performances often associated with places bigger than Burnley. The money is funding two projects – the Burnley Pride of Place Project portraying the borough through the lens of […]

The 2024 Lancaster Playwriting Prize is focusing this year on young writers from two age brackets 12-15 & 16-18 years old. The competition is open to applicants living or learning in Lancashire and who must have reached their 12th Birthday / must not have reached their 19th Birthday by the date of the submission deadline […]

The sun bathed Darwen Market Square in warmth and radiance last Saturday, setting the stage for the much-anticipated Darwen Artisan Market. The event resonated with an invigorating sense of community spirit as residents and visitors came together to celebrate the thriving artistry and creativity that defines Darwen. This extraordinary market showcased the talents of local […]

The Seaside Heritage Network is delighted to announce its inaugural Bucket and Spade List, the Top Ten favourite seaside places and experiences as voted for by members of the public. 1. Saltburn Cliff Tramway, Saltburn-by-the-Sea 2. Blackpool Tower 3. Morecambe Winter Gardens 4. Silcock’s Carousel, Southport 5. Donkey Rides, Weymouth 6. Papa’s Fish & Chips, […]

Thought provoking creative work produced by students at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are now on display at a free exhibition in Preston. UCLan’s Master of Arts (MA) Degree Show exhibition can be found throughout its campus and features the creations of more than 80 skilled designers who are enrolled in postgraduate courses such […]

Whalley-based LANX is very proud to to be the official Formal Footwear Provider to The Welsh Rugby Union Senior Men’s and Senior Women’s teams. As part of a three-year partnership the WRU senior players and staff will be wearing LANX shoes post match and to formal team occasions. Wales’ senior representative sides will be putting […]

University’s strengths in dance, research, community participation, equality, diversity, and inclusion all celebrated after making it onto shortlists for the ‘Oscars of higher education’   The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is today celebrating having been shortlisted in three categories for the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023. Now in its nineteenth year and widely […]

Preston is flying high for its popular nightlife and culture after once again receiving the Purple Flag accreditation. Purple Flag, similar to the Blue Flags scheme for beaches, aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres around the world between the hours of 5pm to 5am. This national award […]

VisitEngland has today Tuesday 5 September announced the 100 winners of this year’s ROSE Award. The ROSE Awards recognise the accommodation providers across England who give visitors the best customer experience. They celebrate the establishments, irrespective of their star rating, style or type of accommodation, where the owners, management and employees provide world-class service to […]