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Millions of Brits planning a domestic holiday during festive season bringing estimated £2.5 billion boost to economy
Survey also shows that going out for a meal and visiting a Christmas market are most popular festive activities. VisitEngland’s Christmas Trip Tracker Survey published today, 18 December, shows that 8.8 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK during the Christmas and New Year period, bringing an estimated £2.5 billion boost […]
Leyland Town Deal gears up for the new year
On the 13 January 2025 South Ribble Borough Council will officially hand over the former Iddons Factory site off Quin Street in Leyland to Tyson Construction, marking the beginning of a key phase of the multi-million-pound Leyland Town Deal project. Tyson Construction has been appointed to deliver the 22-unit residential development on Quin Street, alongside […]
Jukebox and teenage culture project to have lasting legacy at Lancaster University
A project celebrating the British jukebox and its influence on teenage culture in the Fifties and Sixties will have a lasting legacy at Lancaster University. Jukebox: The Teenage Revolution has been a year-long programme of events and research run by Lancaster-based arts and heritage charity, Mirador, in partnership with Lancaster University Library. Students from a […]
Vital Energi Joins Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone as a Gold Patron
Vital Energi, a leading sustainable energy solutions developer in the UK, is proud to announce its commitment as a Gold Patron of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone. This partnership highlights Vital Energi’s dedication to supporting local communities and helping young people unlock their potential in the Blackburn and Darwen area. As a Gold Patron, Vital […]
Aven restaurant collaboration with MasterChef – The Professionals Champion sells out within hours
Preston’s acclaimed fine dining establishment, Aven Restaurant, is thrilled to announce that its upcoming collaboration with Daniel Merriman, the newly crowned winner of MasterChef: The Professionals 2024, has sold out within hours of release. The event, which was announced on Friday, December 13th—just a day after Merriman’s victory—saw initial seating times filled within minutes, prompting […]
Wyre Estuary Restoration projects progress over winter
Construction has commenced to restore the 2.5km of pathway between Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah and Skippool Picnic Area and car park. The Wyre Estuary Gateway Project has received £243,099 from the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and is coordinated by Wyre Council in partnership with Lancashire County Council and Wyre Rivers […]
Finalists announced in new Taste Lancashire Producer Awards
Marketing Lancashire, organisers of the only county-wide tourism and hospitality awards, is delighted to announce the finalists in the new Taste Lancashire Producer Awards, which have been launched this year in partnership with Booths – Lancashire’s family-owned grocers. The Taste Lancashire Producer Awards 2024 aims to honour the producers who are based in the county […]
South Ribble Council launches corporate strategy
The recently agreed strategy maps out how the council will support residents and drive the borough’s economy forward, focusing on healthy and happy communities where there are opportunities for everyone. The council also commits to green and clean neighbourhoods and being an exemplary council that delivers high performing services and provides value for money. Some […]
First cohort graduate from UCLan Vet School
The first students from the University of Central Lancashire’s School of Veterinary Medicine have celebrated their graduation. Eleven BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Sciences graduates donned their academic caps and gowns and took to the stage in the University’s Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. Among the successful graduates from the two-year undergraduate course was Chloe Collier, from […]
Wyre Council gives the green light on plans to rejuvenate Fleetwood Waterfront
Wyre Council has been working hard with external specialists Arcadis on a masterplan aimed at transforming the area along the waterfront at Fleetwood. On Tuesday councillors signed off the plans and officers will now begin developing business cases to underpin the four projects, designed to breathe new life into the town. By starting work in […]
Next steps for Blackpool Heritage Tram operations and preservation
After the recent Statement released by Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours, Jane Cole, Managing Director of Blackpool Transport has issued the following statement addressing concerns regarding the future of the Heritage Tram operation: “As Managing Director of Blackpool Transport, I would like to reach out to everyone who has expressed their concerns about the future of […]
Blackpool unveils a brand new destination guide for 2025
VisitBlackpool has launched a new Destination Guide for 2025 showcasing everything that the resort has to offer in the year ahead. The striking cover of the 88-page publication features a colourful, heart-shaped montage of the characters, attractions, venues and events that make Blackpool the UK’s most popular seaside destination. Illustrated with stunning photography, the guide […]