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Lancashire business owners and people looking at starting a new company are being urged to make the most of Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub’s refreshed support service, which is set to help 900 new and established firms over the next 18 months.  In December 2021, Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, confirmed a £3.2m funding package to support 800 […]

The Blackpool Pride of Place Partnership has today released the latest edition of its Blackpool Town Prospectus aimed at responding to the current and future needs of the local community, and building on the Government’s levelling-up agenda.   The Prospectus, titled “An Agenda For Action 2030” is a long-term strategic vision for Blackpool, positioning the […]

New Eden Project, which aims to reimagine the seaside resort and become a beacon of economic, environmental and social regeneration, passes major milestone as green light is given to project by authorities  Eden reiterates calls for Government investment in Morecambe project as all key tests for funding are now met Planning permission for Eden Project […]

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is inviting regional businesses to learn more about how they can build their workforce through degree apprenticeships at two free events organised to mark National Apprenticeship Week (7 – 13 February). The events will take place at both the Preston and Burnley Campuses and are designed to showcase the […]

A Preston researcher with expertise in the history and legacy of the UK temperance movement is to appear on the renowned BBC Radio 4 programme ‘In Our Time‘ Dr Annemarie McAllister, a Senior Research Fellow in History at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), will feature in the episode to be aired on 3 February […]

Blackpool’s tourism industry bounced back in spectacular fashion last year with record-breaking levels of footfall. Newly-released figures show a huge upsurge in visitor numbers over the final part of the year on the back of a two-month extension of the Illuminations season and the most ambitious Christmas campaign ever staged in the resort. Today, Cllr […]

A beautiful tribute dedicated to the memory and legacy of the ‘Mother of Fleetwood’ Mrs Doreen Lofthouse OBE was unveiled in Fleetwood on Monday 24 January. A touching memorial board has been created by Wyre Council to memorialise the tremendous impact she had on the town and is situated within the Rose Gardens at The […]

An integral member of the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) new School of Veterinary Medicine has received an OBE at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Dr Heather Bacon accepted her insignia from Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal in Edinburgh after she was recognised in the Queen’s 2020 New Year Honours list for her services to […]

South Ribble Borough Council can today share a progress update its flagship professional standard playing pitch hub off Withy Grove Park in Bamber Bridge. The council has invested around a whopping £1.8m into the development – making it one of our biggest steps yet to transform the leisure offer in the borough. Opening this summer, the […]

Marketing Lancashire is delighted to announce that Blackburn-born comedian Tez Ilyas is to present the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2021, which will be held on Wednesday 2 February at Stanley House Hotel & Spa, supported by Headline Sponsor UCLan and Destination Sponsor Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. Tez Ilyas is one the most celebrated stars in British comedy. Credit highlights […]

Pendle Leisure Trust has again been recognised for its excellent facilities, customer service and member experience. For the second year running, the local leisure provider has won a Gold Medal Award for its staff exhibiting above average performances in their member experience delivery. The Member Experience Awards recognise and reward health and fitness clubs, leisure […]

Lancaster head-quartered digital agency NoviDigital, with offices in Lancashire, Cheshire, East Midlands and London, has won a contract to provide SEO and PPC for Siemens Financial Services following a 10-way competitive pitch. Siemens Financial Services provides a wide range of flexible finance solutions including cash flow solutions and leasing options to suit a variety of business sizes. Operating across a […]