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Fourth-generation Lancashire family cheesemakers, Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, continue to drive the British cheese renaissance with a trio of new listings for Parlick. With three hard and soft cheeses in the range, Sainsbury’s has Parlick Original (from 17 May), Waitrose will stock Parlick Brie (from 26th July) and Parlick Original and Parlick Olive are available in Morrisons and Booths. RRP £3.50, 150g. The full Parlick range […]

Having £100 in shopping vouchers would go down a treat for many of us right now. And that’s exactly what Colne BID is offering to people who do their shopping in Colne Town Centre. Shoppers will receive a sticker on their loyalty card for every transaction in a participating shop. Cards can be collected from […]

A new prospectus which demonstrates why Lancashire is THE place to do business will be unveiled at a major trade show tomorrow (Tues 16 May 2023). The prospectus, ‘Invest in Lancashire – A place for growth’, is the first major project to be completed under the Lancashire 2050 banner, the ground-breaking agreement backed by the […]

Last Monday May 8th, the King’s Coronation Big Street Party was held in Darwen Market Square, in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III. Funded by the Darwen Town Council and organised by the award-winning Crafty Vintage and Let’s Make, the event was a huge success, with families flocking to join in the fun. […]

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) based in Burnley have been extremely busy investigating cruelty and neglect across the county, resulting in the equine welfare charity taking in ten, soon to be twelve, needy horses in the last two months. All will need considerable funds invested in their recovery from cruelty and neglect. HAPPA Sullivan, […]

Burnley uPVC window system manufacturer VEKA plc has been officially certified by the Global Authority on Workplace Culture as a Great Place to Work. A recent survey of staff has shown that 81% of respondents consider their workplace a Great Place to Work, which is a 10% increase on last year’s results. Human Resources Director, […]

A strategic decision to reposition Marketing Lancashire so it is more closely aligned to the shared vision set out in the Lancashire 2050 framework has been approved by councillors. Initiated by Lancashire’s 15 councils, the Lancashire 2050 framework is a landmark agreement that aims to bring people together with a shared vision, shared ambition, shared […]

Lancashire’s Tech Summit, the annual gathering of the county’s top technology entrepreneurs, digital disruptors, and creative professionals, was given a rock and roll boost with the attendance of Kliph Scurlock in Lancaster yesterday (May 11th). The former drummer of the Grammy-award winning US band The Flaming Lips joined an impressive line up of Lancashire tech […]

Today, Creative England’s Filming in England is pleased to launch the Local Economic Impact Toolkit to support continued investment in film and TV production across England, outside London. This project is funded by the BFI using National Lottery funding and was produced in collaboration with Olsberg•SPI, the leading international creative industries consultancy. With our rich history, diverse landscapes […]

Back in January 2022 Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone and the Darwen Business community, made a joint commitment to provide high-quality activities, 7 days a week, for the young people of Darwen. With the support and leadership of Wayne Wild, chair of the Darwen Town Deal, the Youth Zone Darwen concept was born. Since that […]

Following a £4m investment, one of Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s best-loved rides, Valhalla, has been brought into the modern era, boasting a host of exciting new features The UK’s wettest rollercoaster, Valhalla, has officially reopened at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, today 10th May. The highly anticipated reimagining of one of the park’s most famous rides has invited […]

Vital Energi has always believed in the importance of being a complete solution provider to clients by having the capability to deliver services, products and technologies that fully meet their needs, and have now invested in a new specialist team to support the rapid growth of the heat pump market. Heat pumps will play a […]