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If you’re a Lancashire Tea drinker with a penchant for a delicious pale ale, then collaborations don’t get any better than this limited-edition brew infused with the flavour of Lancashire Tea! To celebrate Lancashire Day on November 27th, the two teams have put their brewing heads together to share expertise and develop the ‘Ooh Ahh […]

Lancashire-based company Partington’s has rolled out the red carpet over the past twelve months to commemorate the amazing 80th anniversary of Partington’s Holiday Parks, with a whole host of exciting activities, openings and special announcements. Partington’s is a family-owned business based near Blackpool, which owns and operates holiday parks across Lancashire, the Lake District and […]

Have you used a taxi in Lancashire in last 12 months? If so, researchers from the University of Central Lancashire need your help. Professor Joanne Westwood and Dr Helen Richardson Foster have teamed up with Chorley Taxi Association to explore people’s feelings regarding safety when using taxis in the red rose county. Taxi users are […]

Marketing Lancashire and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) have today (7 Nov 2024) announced the shortlist for the Hospitality and Tourism Student of the Year award, which is a special category in the annual county-wide Lancashire Tourism Awards. This year, six students from three of Lancashire’s leading colleges will be judged for the award […]

VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar award, now in its thirteenth year, recognises and celebrates those in the tourism industry who go the extra mile to ensure visitors in England have an amazing and unforgettable experience.    Tourism Superstar nominees are passionate about where they work and the destination they live in, and consistently set the bar high for the […]

While the restaurant industry faces turbulent times, Aven Restaurant, Preston’s only fine dining establishment, is making the headlines for all of the right reasons. The award-winning 3 AA Rosette restaurant has just received an impressive 9.67 rating from The Times food critic Giles Coren. This high score from one of the UK’s toughest critics shines […]

Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), a global leader in high-performance elastomer seals and components, is thrilled to announce its new role as a Gold Patron of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone. This partnership reflects PPE’s commitment to investing in the local community and helping empower young people in Blackburn and Darwen to reach their potential. As […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on Blackpool’s famous seafront. The annual Christmas By The Sea village is now taking shape on the Tower Festival Headland in readiness for a grand opening on Friday 15 November. The opening event, featuring a cast of skaters and talented young stage school performers, will kick-start a […]

Chorley Council is proud to announce the recipients of the Net Zero Business Accreditation Awards 2024. This prestigious recognition has been awarded to six outstanding local businesses: Award Recipients: Each of these businesses has successfully passed a rigorous multi-stage judging process, demonstrating a clear understanding of the importance of sustainable business practices. They have taken […]

Marketing Lancashire, the organisation that leads the Lancashire Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), is pleased to announce that Tim Allen, Chef Patron of the Michelin starred restaurant, has joined Marketing Lancashire’s esteemed group of Taste Lancashire Ambassadors. The Taste Lancashire Ambassadors, are incredible chefs from Michelin star venues, award-winning gastro pubs and restaurants in Lancashire, […]

In September, Preston’s Moor Park was the vibrant setting for BBC Radio 2 in the Park, as global superstars like the Pet Shop Boys, Sting, and Sugababes drew thousands of music fans from across the country. Over three days, the festival welcomed 68,100 attendees, sparking a major economic boost for the city. This brought over […]

A number of internationally renowned light sculptures descended on Accrington for a remarkable light event on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October, which was attended by 5,000 people. Enlighten saw the town’s key heritage buildings transformed, with contemporary art and light installations to savour. Accrington Library, Accrington Town Hall, Market Chambers, the Victorian Arcade and […]