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The Inn Collection acquires The Carlton Hotel in Lytham St Annes
The Inn Collection Group’s portfolio reaches 23 as it acquires The Carlton Hotel in the popular north-west seaside resort of Lytham St Annes. The acquisition of The Carlton Hotel takes the group’s estate total to 23, with the site reopening Monday 24th May, trading as a part of The Lindum. Sean Donkin, Managing Director, said: […]
Lancashire based ecommerce leader EKM earns high accolades in Best Companies survey in three categories
EKM, the UK’s highest rated ecommerce platform has been awarded with a spot in three top awards categories. This includes a Top 50 spot in Best Companies Technology Companies to work for, a Top 100 place as a Best Small Company to work for and Top 100 in Best Companies to work for in the […]
Marketing Lancashire launches new campaign to attract visitors back to the county
Rediscover Lancashire – Escape the Everyday With more Lancashire tourism and hospitality businesses starting to re-open, Marketing Lancashire, the county’s destination management organisation (DMO) with support from VisitEngland’s DMO Recovery Marketing Fund, will showcase Lancashire as it also aligns with the national tourism agency’s domestic ‘Escape the Everyday’ campaign. The fund will enable a bespoke […]
UCLan drone plans boosted through £3.2m investment
UCLan receives major funding boost to drive world-class innovation, jobs and economic growth for Lancashire and the North West Businesses across Lancashire and the North West, specialising in the development of innovative drone technologies, have received a major boost thanks to two multi-million funding grants secured by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). The European Regional […]
Lancashire Inn invests in luxury glamping offer
Many hospitality businesses were left devastated by the Government’s announcement of the need to close their doors during 2020/21 due to the Covid pandemic. With fighting spirit, the team at The Red Pump Inn have been working hard behind the scenes in readiness for reopening this week. Significant time has been spent preparing the steak […]
Lancashire’s only Five-Star Holiday Village looks to summer season with new attractions and renewed optimism
Alongside launching several NEW Experiences for Holiday Guests, Holiday Homeowners, Health Club Members and Day Visitors to enjoy. Ribby Hall Village, Lancashire’s only five-star holiday village is currently experiencing a surge in enquiries and advance bookings across its portfolio and is looking forward to the Summer season with renewed optimism. In line with step three […]
UCLan’s School of Engineering receives equality award
The University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) School of Engineering has been nationally recognised for its commitment to gender equality. The School has become the first within the Institution to be conferred a Bronze Athena SWAN award from Advance HE’s Equality Charters Team in recognition of its commitment to tackling gender inequality in higher education. The […]
Crafty Vintage reveal line up for Bank Holiday Hoghton Tower Festival
Organisers of Lancashire’s longest running independent festival have announced the line up for their forthcoming family friendly event which will take place over the May Spring Bank Holiday weekend at the magnificent Hoghton Tower near Blackburn/Preston. The festival kicks off on Saturday 29th of May with the first of three family theatre shows performed by […]
Another great year for Seaside Awards in the North West
Keep Britain Tidy have today announced the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards. In the North West, 11 beaches were awarded the Seaside Award and for the first time in England, a Blue Flag has been awarded to a marina at the Royal Albert and Salthouse Dock marina in Liverpool. Seaside Awards […]
UCLan academic wins prestigious fellowship to research new Preston-based novel
An academic from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has won a prestigious scholarship to research a new novel set in Preston and Nauvoo (Illinois), exploring Mormon transatlantic connections in the nineteenth century. Dr Naomi Krüger, Lecturer in Literature and Creative Writing, has been named as one of 36 writers drawn from academics across the world to be […]
Blackpool Tower Ballroom Receives £1.1M Lock-Down Refurbishment
One of the UK’s most iconic buildings is today a step closer to re-opening its doors following a £1.1M refurbishment. The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, located in the Grade 1 Listed Blackpool Tower, is hoping to re-open on June 21st, providing the Government’s latest road-map out of lockdown goes to plan. The venue, which dates back […]
Lancashire house builder gives jobs boost with new homes in 2021
Leading developer Barratt Homes is continuing its positive work to support local employment, by underpinning 1,408 new jobs in Lancashire. This includes supporting hundreds of jobs thanks to its plans to build 704 new properties in the county at its developments: Bowland Meadow phases two and three, Centurion Village, Wittingham Park and Cottam Hall. 2021 […]