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Fun Palaces 2024 (4-6 October) saw over 2,300 people organise more than 140 events across the UK with over 58,000 individuals getting involved. From knitting a giant football scarf to Jane Austen-themed dancing, stage combat skills and exploding paint bomb-making, events took place in libraries and community spaces in Lancashire from Whitworth to Lancaster, Barnoldswick […]

A Lytham St Annes woman has spoken about the positive impact art has had on her life after being named winner of Lancashire Artist of the Year. Kathryn Olley, 43, was named the overall winner of the 2024 competition at a special celebration event at Lancashire Archives, alongside the other finalists. Now in its second […]

Two abandoned Thoroughbreds in desperate need of veterinary assistance and care are now safe and have a second chance of a brighter future full of love and happiness, thanks to equine charity HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association), based in Burnley, Lancashire. HAPPA’s mission to Give a Second Chance to equines through Rescue, Rehabilitation, Rehoming […]

Producers of North Lancashire’s finest food are gathering in Lancaster on Saturday 19 October to celebrate the launch of the new North Lancs Food Hub, called Gather. The hub is an online farmers market and is a pilot project set up to test new infrastructure that aims to develop a thriving local food economy which […]

Craig Smith, Group Managing Director of Morecambe-based ICT Reverse & Mazuma Mobile has been recognised as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2024, in partnership with The Times. Created by trusted investment partner LDC – part of Lloyds Banking Group, The Top 50 celebrates entrepreneurs demonstrating remarkable ambition, and is now in its seventh year. This year the […]

Award-winning pumpkin carver Simon McMinnis will be showcasing his spooktacular skills at a free Halloween event taking place at Barton Grange Garden Centre in October. The Lancashire-based artist will be carving out the magic and transforming pumpkins into works of art in the garden centre’s outdoor plant area on Saturday October 19th and Sunday October 20th.  […]

Following a successful bid for once in a generation funding of £20m from the UK Government, Chorley Council has appointed a design team to progress proposals to transform areas of Chorley town centre. A specialist team comprising of architects, engineers, design consultants, are working on plans for the three schemes (listed below), which are all […]

Churchill Support Services, a leader in security solutions, has acquired Sonitech Systems Limited, boosting its capabilities with cutting-edge electronic security. This strategic move adds to Churchill’s comprehensive security services while marking its second acquisition in two years. Based in Sandbach, Sonitech Systems complements Churchill’s trusted security presence with advanced electronic expertise. “This acquisition transforms how […]

University of Central Lancashire’s music industry expert Tony Rigg helps bring the prospect of real music related careers in the county into sharp focus Creating clear career pathways into the music industry was on the agenda for the 200 delegates who attended the launch of the Lancashire Music Association during the county’s first ever music […]

Blackpool’s spectacular Christmas By The Sea village is returning for 2024 – and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! VisitBlackpool has confirmed that the hugely-popular outdoor village will open on Friday 15 November with an exciting range of festive family attractions – plus extended opening hours for the free skating rink which […]

Showtown & Blackpool Council are proud to announce the acquisition of the Charlie Cairoli Collection, an invaluable assemblage celebrating the legacy of laughter from one of the 20th century’s most iconic clowns. This collection fills key gaps in Blackpool’s story and highlights its local and national significance in the evolution of British popular culture. Now […]

Wyre Council has announced the finalists for the annual Wyre Business Awards 2024, with almost 40 standout businesses now progressing to the next stage of the prestigious awards across 14 individual categories. The finalists will now await the awards ceremony, taking place at Marine Hall in Fleetwood on Tuesday 12 November where the worthy winners […]