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As part of the Harris’ diversity and inclusion strategy, website visitors are now able to access a wide range of accessibility and language support tools to customise their digital experience through Recite Me assistive technology. Being able to offer an inclusive experience is essential to support over 20% of the population who may encounter barriers […]

Blackpool Transport offer capped £2 single bus fares from January. The UK’s Bus Operator of the Year, Blackpool Transport, have confirmed that they will be taking part in the government’s £2 bus fare cap scheme. The scheme, beginning on 1 January, means that all adult single Blackpool Transport bus journeys will cost no more than £2 […]

Residents and visitors are being encouraged to ‘Discover South Ribble’ this festive period and support local businesses and hospitality venues in the lead up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve party season. After a challenging couple of years due to the coronavirus pandemic, South Ribble Borough Council’s new visitor campaign, Discover South Ribble, aims to […]

A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) researcher has been awarded the highest academic award possible for his research within sport and clinical biomechanics. Dr Jonathan Sinclair took to the graduation stage yesterday, 15 December, to receive his prestigious Higher Doctor of Science (DSc) and by doing so becomes only the third UCLan academic to ever […]

The Churches Conservation Trust has been awarded a grant of £393,507 to work with Lancaster and District Chamber of Commerce to open a co-working space in the redundant St John’s Church in Lancaster. The National Lottery Heritage Fund award is towards the development phase of the project, called The Chamber at St John’s, with additional […]

VisitBritain has today (14 December) published its inbound tourism forecast for 2023 with continued strong recovery predicted in overseas visitor spending. It shows spending by inbound visitors is predicted to grow faster than visitor volume, with higher spending also per trip. Its overall forecast is for spending by international visitors in the UK of £29.5 billion […]

Bowland Inns & Hotels, the parent company behind Bowland Brewery & the James’ Places collection of hotels, inns and restaurants is pleased to announce that it has successfully reached a lease agreement with the Trustees of the Downham Estate. This iconic Lancashire country inn is set to re-open its doors under new ownership in February […]

A highly regarded support programme which helps the leaders of Lancashire scaleup businesses to improve their mindset and performance has been expanded due to demand. Two Zero’s Scaleup Leaders Network works with the owners and managers of fast-growing businesses in Lancashire through a combination of coaching and peer sessions, helping them to learn from other […]

Chorley Council has been awarded a regional FSB Local Government Award for its Programme of Business Support. The award recognised Chorley Council’s work in identifying the needs of the Digital and Creative sectors in the Borough and launching its ‘Digital Creative’ business support programme which included physical support at the £8.4m Strawberry Fields Digital Hub […]

The people of Burnley and beyond now have the chance to glide into Christmas after tickets went on sale for the town’s synthetic Ice Rink. Set to be located on St James’s Street by Wilko from Saturday 17th – Friday 23rd December, it will be open from 10am-4pm each day offering families and friends the […]

Visitors are being urged to vote for Chorley Markets as Britain’s Favourite Market before midnight on Monday 13th December 2022. Organised by NABMA (National Association of British Market Authorities), the Britain’s Favourite Market 2023 competition is voted for by the great British public through an online poll. Chorley Markets, operated by Chorley Council, date back […]

Marketing Lancashire has significantly strengthened its board by appointing a raft of new directors all with a passion for the development of the county. In the latest wave of recruitment,  the fabulous five will now join a team of 9 existing high-profile business and political leaders with one position remaining. The directors are all North-West […]