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Have your say on new cycle routes in Rossendale
Lancashire County Council is asking people what they would like to see from new cycle routes being developed in Rossendale. The routes will be part of the wider East Lancashire Strategic Cycleway Network, which aims to make it easier for people to access opportunities by improving links to workplaces, schools, shops and services. Two of […]
Unmissable August Bank Holiday Events in Lancashire for 2024
Another three-day weekend is nearly upon us, and with the weather on our side, it’s the perfect time to explore everything Lancashire has to offer. If you are looking for a fantastic event or getaway this bank holiday, look no further. Our beautiful region has so much to offer, from a range of great events […]
Ukraine Independence Day to be celebrated at Accrington Soapbox Challenge
Organisers of the Soapbox Challenge in Accrington, #AmazingAccrington, have announced the addition of a special celebration to mark the Independence Day of Ukraine. The people of Hyndburn are being invited to attend on Saturday 24th August and celebrate the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence. An occasion which is marked around the world, the holiday is […]
Green employability course starts in Burnley
Burnley Working Wild run by Lancashire Wildlife Trust, will be teaching people practical conservation skills as well as giving top tips for applying for jobs. The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside’s Joel Micklethwaite started his career as a volunteer with the Trust in East Lancashire in 2016 after he’d completed a two-year BTEC in Countryside Management at Burnley College. Eventually joining the trust as a staff member in […]
Interactive Choir Map for Lancashire launches
Lancashire, County of Song has launched an online map to showcase the rich and numerous singing opportunities across the county. Over 100 choirs are already on the map, which has been developed in partnership with the National Centre for Creative Health, charting grass roots singing across the county to show people how and where they […]
Prominent Lancashire entrepreneurs to speak at Festival of Business
A line-up of influential and experienced entrepreneurs has been announced to speak at the first ever Lancashire Festival of Business, which will take place at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel on February 1. The notable names include a leader of a rapidly-growing national firm, a CBE-awarded community figure and an experienced business support specialist. They will draw […]
Sophie Ellis-Bextor lights up Blackpool Illuminations 2023 Season
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor brought a sprinkling of stardust to Blackpool’s Golden Mile when she switched on the famous Blackpool Illuminations. Sophie, one of the nation’s best-loved pop stars, performed a medley of her favourite songs including her classic hit, Murder On The Dancefloor, before pulling the switch to trigger a four-month Illuminations season. She now […]
#AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge Wows Crowds
This year, the #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge was listed as one of the top 30 free bank holiday activities – nationally! The crowds of over 18,000 thronged in the streets in Accrington on Saturday 26th August from 10am-4pm would certainly vouch for what a great day out it was. The pits were open from 10am, with […]
Red Rose Awards finalists announced
Almost 100 businesses have earned a place in the final round of the Red Rose Awards 2023, the UK’s biggest regional business awards. After rigorous selection processes, six companies in each of the 21 categories will now be invited to Burnley FC’s Turf Moor on February 8 and 9 to present their cases in person […]
County awarded £50m Levelling Up Fund for ambitious East Lancashire schemes
Lancashire County Council has been awarded £50 million from the government’s Levelling Up Fund following the submission of an ambitious bid last year. The funding for the East Lancashire scheme has been announced as part of a wider package of £200million government awards for the county. Lancashire’s successful bid has been designed to develop a […]
Lancashire local directory business undergoes job creating management buyout using Rosebud loan
A Preston-based business which operates a number of local business directories is aiming for expansion and looking to increase full time staff numbers after undergoing a management buyout with the help of a Rosebud loan. Home Handbooks operates six high-quality directories in the Greater Preston area on an 18-month cycle, with local tradesman and other […]
Lancaster organisation builds world’s largest database of businesses supporting UN development goals
An innovative Lancaster social enterprise is helping companies across the globe to improve their sustainability after investing in technology and research with the support of a Rosebud loan. Support The Goals was established in 2018 by Colin Curtis and is based at Lancaster University. Through research, the organisation provides a rating to companies around the […]