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Good Intent Gifts is a newly established Lancashire start-up which has launched a bespoke gift pack filled with delicious food & drink from across the county. Perfectly timed for the festive season, the ‘Lancashire Gift Pack’ is a ready-made, compact gift that’s the ideal Christmas present for foodies – or anyone with a fondness for […]

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough, Lancashire, is celebrating the arrival of three Chilean flamingo chicks – the centre’s first success in 10 years. Hatching near the beginning of September, the adorable chicks are wowing visitors and stealing the hearts of the staff at Martin Mere. Nick Brooks, Centre Manager at Martin Mere, said: […]

The organisers behind the award-winning music and arts festival will host a festive family spectacular at Williamson Park this December. The team behind one of the North West’s most celebrated music and art gatherings, Lancaster’s Highest Point Festival, have announced plans to bring a festive spectacle to the grounds of their summertime event, Williamson Park, this […]

Taste Lancashire Ambassador and Agrichef Maurizio Bocchi successfully launched his Extra Virgin Olive Oil for a Healthier Future campaign at his Ribble Valley restaurant, La Locanda on Monday 18th September 2023. Olive oil has been on our supermarket shelves and in our kitchens for many years. A staple ingredient that is gaining increasing attention in the media […]

The family-owned and run, Longlands Inn & Restaurant at Tewitfield, is one of only three businesses in North Lancashire to receive a highly prestigious ROSE Award from national tourism organisation, VisitEngland this year. The ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards are handed out every year to a select number of accommodation providers to recognise the […]

Ribble Valley based Crafty Vintage, the award-winning events company, is celebrating a remarkable 13 years in business. Founded by Laura, Dave, and Dan Johnson, Crafty Vintage has become a stalwart in our community, known for curating exceptional events throughout the UK. To commemorate this milestone, Crafty Vintage is excited to be celebrating at Whalley Artisan […]

Today, Marketing Lancashire, organisers of Lancashire’s county-wide awards for tourism and hospitality businesses, announced another raft of finalists in what have turned out to be three of this year’s most popular categories of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023. The annual awards recognise the success and achievements of Lancashire’s tourism and hospitality businesses in a wide […]

The curtains have closed on another spectacular edition of Encounter Festival, and the resounding verdict is in – the festival has once again exceeded all expectations, leaving attendees with great memories and a deep appreciation for the power of art and community. The three-day extravaganza, which took place from September 15th to 17th, transformed the […]

Pendle Doors, a prominent UK door manufacturing company, is thrilled to unveil its latest collaboration with Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone. This partnership signifies a substantial stride in Pendle Doors’ unwavering dedication to positively impacting the lives of young individuals and fostering their ambitions within the Blackburn and Darwen boroughs.  With roots tracing back to the 1950s, Pendle […]

Expressions of interest are now open for rural businesses across Chorley to apply for grant funding through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). Chorley Council has been awarded funding from the Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund to help supercharge growth and create employment opportunities for the borough’s rural areas. A total of £400,000 has been […]

Gisburn Forest near Slaidburn will be the venue for an all-terrain wheelchair demonstration day on Wednesday 11th October, offering a great chance for people to try vehicles out for themselves. There is such a variety of specialist all-terrain wheelchairs now available, which have been carefully designed to be able to travel over a wide range […]

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, […]