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Following a year of spectacular and thrilling events in Lancashire, Marketing Lancashire today announced the finalists for Best Small Event and Best Large Event of 2024, as part of the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards.  The list showcases the enormous range and appeal of events taking place in Lancashire over the course of a year; attracting […]

An award-winning factory’s century of success will be showcased at this year’s Light Up Lancaster festival. A celebratory artwork featuring Standfast & Barracks staff and textiles will be projected onto Charter House in Dalton Square from November 7-9, 5-10pm.  The factory’s involvement in the festival comes as part of its centenary year festivities which have […]

Residing in the heart of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley, Italian restaurant La Locanda is delighted to have made the finals for not one but TWO award categories at the respected PAPA Awards 2024. The Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Industry Awards is a national, annual event that recognises and celebrates excellence in the Italian food industry, focusing on the quality and […]

A special feature length documentary showcasing the story of the Accrington Pals will be shown at Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium on Remembrance Sunday. Taking place in Stanley’s 1968 Lounge on Sunday 10th November, the screening of the documentary will follow a series of events taking place on the day in Accrington. Starting with a service led […]

Preston’s Christmas Lights Switch On is set to be a Christmas cracker this year! The event – staged by the city’s Business Improvement District (BID) and Smooth Radio North West – is partnered by Preston City Council, The Street Monkeys, and leading regional supermarket, Booths. The Switch On event is a firm fixture in the […]

Prepare to be afraid…Blackpool is preparing to unleash a monster-sized Halloween programme of events with fun for all the family. There are more bats, pumpkins, spooky surprises and things that go bump in the night than you can shake a magic wand at over the final throes of October half-term. Look out for the ultimate […]

Wyre Council’s annual celebration of sporting achievements and community action took place yesterday (Wednesday 15 October) at the Active Wyre Awards. Over 100 nominations were submitted for individuals, clubs, schools and organisations and those who were shortlisted attended the award ceremony at the Civic Centre in Poulton. The Active Wyre Awards aim to celebrate local […]

Forbes Solicitors has appointed Robyn Veevers as a solicitor in its specialist Property Litigation team, following growing demand for commercial and residential property dispute services. In her new role, Robyn will provide support across the team, advising on complex matters including landlord and tenant claims, breaches of leases, land title disputes, boundary issues, adverse possessions […]

Fun Palaces 2024 (4-6 October) saw over 2,300 people organise more than 140 events across the UK with over 58,000 individuals getting involved. From knitting a giant football scarf to Jane Austen-themed dancing, stage combat skills and exploding paint bomb-making, events took place in libraries and community spaces in Lancashire from Whitworth to Lancaster, Barnoldswick […]

A Lytham St Annes woman has spoken about the positive impact art has had on her life after being named winner of Lancashire Artist of the Year. Kathryn Olley, 43, was named the overall winner of the 2024 competition at a special celebration event at Lancashire Archives, alongside the other finalists. Now in its second […]

Two abandoned Thoroughbreds in desperate need of veterinary assistance and care are now safe and have a second chance of a brighter future full of love and happiness, thanks to equine charity HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association), based in Burnley, Lancashire. HAPPA’s mission to Give a Second Chance to equines through Rescue, Rehabilitation, Rehoming […]

Producers of North Lancashire’s finest food are gathering in Lancaster on Saturday 19 October to celebrate the launch of the new North Lancs Food Hub, called Gather. The hub is an online farmers market and is a pilot project set up to test new infrastructure that aims to develop a thriving local food economy which […]