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Craig Smith, Group Managing Director of Morecambe-based ICT Reverse & Mazuma Mobile has been recognised as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2024, in partnership with The Times. Created by trusted investment partner LDC – part of Lloyds Banking Group, The Top 50 celebrates entrepreneurs demonstrating remarkable ambition, and is now in its seventh year. This year the […]

Award-winning pumpkin carver Simon McMinnis will be showcasing his spooktacular skills at a free Halloween event taking place at Barton Grange Garden Centre in October. The Lancashire-based artist will be carving out the magic and transforming pumpkins into works of art in the garden centre’s outdoor plant area on Saturday October 19th and Sunday October 20th.  […]

Following a successful bid for once in a generation funding of £20m from the UK Government, Chorley Council has appointed a design team to progress proposals to transform areas of Chorley town centre. A specialist team comprising of architects, engineers, design consultants, are working on plans for the three schemes (listed below), which are all […]

Churchill Support Services, a leader in security solutions, has acquired Sonitech Systems Limited, boosting its capabilities with cutting-edge electronic security. This strategic move adds to Churchill’s comprehensive security services while marking its second acquisition in two years. Based in Sandbach, Sonitech Systems complements Churchill’s trusted security presence with advanced electronic expertise. “This acquisition transforms how […]

University of Central Lancashire’s music industry expert Tony Rigg helps bring the prospect of real music related careers in the county into sharp focus Creating clear career pathways into the music industry was on the agenda for the 200 delegates who attended the launch of the Lancashire Music Association during the county’s first ever music […]

Blackpool’s spectacular Christmas By The Sea village is returning for 2024 – and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! VisitBlackpool has confirmed that the hugely-popular outdoor village will open on Friday 15 November with an exciting range of festive family attractions – plus extended opening hours for the free skating rink which […]

Showtown & Blackpool Council are proud to announce the acquisition of the Charlie Cairoli Collection, an invaluable assemblage celebrating the legacy of laughter from one of the 20th century’s most iconic clowns. This collection fills key gaps in Blackpool’s story and highlights its local and national significance in the evolution of British popular culture. Now […]

Wyre Council has announced the finalists for the annual Wyre Business Awards 2024, with almost 40 standout businesses now progressing to the next stage of the prestigious awards across 14 individual categories. The finalists will now await the awards ceremony, taking place at Marine Hall in Fleetwood on Tuesday 12 November where the worthy winners […]

Eden Project Morecambe has been further strengthened following the release of an additional £2.5million for the development of the new world-class destination. It brings to £5million the development money that has been made available to date as part of the £50million investment designated to the project by the UK Government. The availability of the funds […]

Marketing Lancashire, organisers of the only county-wide tourism and hospitality awards, is delighted to launch the new Taste Lancashire Producer Awards in partnership with Booths; Lancashire’s family-owned grocers who have been selling top quality produce since 1847.    The new Taste Lancashire Producer Awards will run alongside the Lancashire Tourism Awards and the Taste Lancashire […]

From the depths of darkness emerges an unforgettable week of films and events focused around all things horror. From the 23rd – 31st October, this unmissable event promises to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of horror films, live events, talks, crafts, and more. Delve into our programme of new horror gems including the highly […]

Red Rose Holdings joins Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone Patron network. This partnership highlights Red Rose Holdings’ commitment to supporting the local community and investing in the next generation of young people in the local area.  Red Rose Holdings is the parent company of a diverse range of businesses, including development and construction, leisure, education, […]