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After two years of work to renovate and improve the visitor experience, Astley Hall was officially reopened, during a weekend of celebrations. Visitors were treated to two days of free entertainment in the grounds of Astley Hall, with Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP doing the official opening of the Hall at lunchtime on Saturday. He was […]

MAZUMA Mobile has been honoured at the industry’s leading awards ceremony. The Morecambe-based company staved off competition from some of the country’s top businesses to win the Best Secondary Market Provider category at this year’s national Mobile News Awards. It was one of the most hotly contested categories at this year’s glittering ceremony. Craig Smith, Managing Director […]

Seagull Nigel reaffirms Blackpool’s status as the UK’s capital of fun and ultimate destination for families The £1.3 million campaign launches today (Monday 23 May) across TV, radio, social media and video-on-demand Watch the ad here: https://youtu.be/4ctOTU2m64w Blackpool today (Monday 23 May) launches its biggest ever marketing campaign Only in Blackpool – spearheaded by new […]

Pauline Rigby has been named as managing partner of Forbes Solicitors, having been with the firm for 20 years since joining as a trainee. The firm has also expanded its executive team to drive further growth and continue to strengthen its people-centred culture. Pauline succeeds Daniel King, who remains as a key member of the firm’s […]

Blackburn Youth Zone (BYZ) celebrate their 10th birthday year and on Saturday 14th May they celebrated this in style with their 10th-anniversary charity ball at Mytton Fold, Langho, organised by long term patrons, Blackburn pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice. The event attracted many local supporters who were delighted to celebrate the Youth Zone’s achievements and […]

A new Heritage Tram experience is bringing history and real ale together for a unique cultural experience. The new Real Ale Tour means visitors to Blackpool can now enjoy local craft ale in the most unique, memorable setting, on board an iconic Blackpool tram! Guests will enjoy a scenic ride onboard a heritage tram, taking […]

It has been announced today (18 May 2022) that Sarah Kemp, Chief Executive of the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, has been appointed as Pro-Vice Chancellor for Engagement at Lancaster University. She will succeed Professor Dame Sue Black, who has held the post since 2018. In her new role, due to commence in July, Sarah will provide […]

Medical students from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) will soon be diagnosing heart attacks, treating sepsis and examining the respiratory system from the comfort of the classroom thanks to an investment in state-of-the-art virtual reality software. The technology, developed by UK-based Oxford Medical Simulation (OMS), allows students studying within UCLan’s School of Medicine to practise treating […]

The Burnley Artisan Market significantly boosts town centre footfall compared to non-event Saturdays, data from Charter Walk has shown. The shopping centre has been monitoring the figures since the Artisan Market was introduced in September 2021, and on average 3,000 extra people visit Burnley town centre for the event in relation to a normal shopping […]

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has given significant backing to Facing The Past 2, a major project reflecting on Lancaster’s links to the transatlantic slave trade.  The £242,979 project will build on the work of Facing The Past 1 which took place last year.  This significant funding boost, made possible thanks to National Lottery players, […]

The Mall Blackburn is introducing a weekly quiet hour every Tuesday 9am-10am, from May 17th. This more subdued period is designed to make the shopping experience less daunting for those who can find loud noises and bright lights overwhelming. During quiet hour there will be dimmed lighting, no music playing, no PA announcements, as few […]

An international team of astronomers, including those from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), have today unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy.   The announcement provides overwhelming evidence that the object is indeed a black hole and yields valuable clues about the workings […]