Hospitality

Thwaites HQ, Mellor

Thwaites boss calls out Government for lack of hospitality help

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Barchester Healthcare's all-electric kitchen designs were celebrated

Ad Feature Barchester Healthcare wins industry award for kitchen designs

Roy Peires is a hospitality entrepreneur and charitable leader who played a central role in developing what became the IDILIQ Group

Ad Feature Roy Peires' Kind Holidays supports families in need

Neil Jacobs departs from Six Senses

Ad Feature Former Six Senses boss to lead new luxury hotel collection

Ad Feature Dream job klaxon: Foodie wanted to run destination pub near Chorley

Spud Bros are due to open their new Express location in Colne next Tuesday and will be giving away 100 free potatoes

Spud Bros to open another site with 100 free potatoes giveaway

Popular Chorley visitor attraction Astley Hall, Coach House and Park has been named as a finalist in the ‘Small Visitor Attraction’ category at the prestigious, county-wide awards for the second-year running.

Astley Hall shortlisted for the 2027 Lancashire Tourism Awards

Painter Tai Shan Schierenberg reinterprets celebrated Greenwich riverscapes to mark Scenic Eclipse II's

Ad Feature World’s most luxurious yacht to dock in London marked with new artwork

The first finalists of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2027 have been announced

First finalists of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2027 announced

Maurizio Bocchi, chef–patron of La Locanda in Gisburn, has been named one of just ten national finalists in VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2026 competition

Ribble Valley Italian named Best Local Restaurant 2026

Cheers! Pinocchio's Italian restaurant has reopened again this week in Preston after being closed nearly four years

I wanted to retain the magic - boss of Pinocchio's on reopening

Chef Lisa Allen (centre in pink) at The Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2026

"Emotions are running high!" special award for Lisa Goodwin-Allen

Lee McLoughlin at the Dog Inn, Whalley

"Can’t wait to open the doors" - Whalley pub to undergo £250k refurb

Northcote owners, Alf and Claire Ellis (inset)

Owners of Michelin-starred Northcote set for £380m windfall

Guests can hike scenic trails through the island

Ad Feature Angsana Corfu opens for the 2026 season
The resort provides “elevated experiences and authentic Greek hospitality”.
Emily Jordan

Craig Bancroft and Lisa Goodwin-Allen

Northcote's Craig Bancroft named a Titan of UK's food & drink industry

Basil Newby MBE, has announced he is retiring and selling the iconic Funny Girls in Blackpool.

Breaking Basil Newby posts heartfelt message has he retires

Rated 3 on October 14.

'Don't abuse our staff' - garden centre's stance after cafe incident

Staff and customers have said that Preston jeweller Peter Jackson, MBE, who is retiring after 44 years has been a precious gem to them over the years with his warm customer service and supportive approach

Retiring Preston jeweller will always be a precious gem to us

Ad Feature Sona raises £34bn Series B to bring AI to the frontline economy

An ANPR camera. Pic: Vysionics

Chorley pub installs cameras in car park - here's why

One of the exquisite glamping pads

'Memorable' glamping brand named among UK’s top 100 businesses

Moor Hall Restaurant.

Lancashire’s top hospitality operators revealed in new power list

The Toby Inn, Edgworth.

'Much-loved' restaurant closes with immediate effect after 40 years

The Halfway House in Chorley will install ANPR cameras to prevent parking misuse, ensuring genuine customers have available spaces.

Pub to install ANPR cameras in car park - here's why

A Preston bar. Rated 4.9 stars on TripAdvisor.

Exciting update on future of iconic nightclub revealed
One of Preston’s most popular nightclubs has made an exciting announcement on its future.
Catherine Musgrove

Mike Shaw comes in as Chef Patron at the Freemasons in Wiswell

"I just couldn’t turn down the chance" - top chef on gastropub move

A total of 51 restaurants feature in the MICHELIN Guide Saudi Arabia 2026.

Ad Feature 3 awards announced at the MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Celebration

Agrichef Maurizio Bocchi of La Locanda, Gisburn is passionate about sustainability and cooking authentic Italian dishes in his restaurant.

Chef nominated for 'superstar' award - here's how you can help him win

Ethan Salt - Apprentice Brewer at Thwaites

'I've made my own beer people will be able to drink across the UK'

Top left clockwise: Parkers Arm, The Rum Fox, The Three Fishes and The White Swan

4 Lancashire gastropubs named amongst best & one is highest new entry

Preston restaurant Aven at Camden Place is celebrating its local suppliers and produce with the launch of a new tasting menu and £20 off.

MasterChef & Great British Menu duo in special collaboration near you

Man signed up as mascot for football team by pals for 60th birthday

The team behind Preston's only fine dining restaurant, Aven.

Award-winning restuarant to host special one-night-only pop-up event

Warsaw, Lisbon and Cancun.

Exciting new places you can fly to from Liverpool Airport in 2026

John and Elishar Westhead outside the Royal Carlton Hotel

New owner of prominent resort hotel reveal luxury plans & opening date

Game Cock Inn, Great Harwood

Indian restaurant bans groups larger than 8 from main area

West Lancashire College hosts annual Literacy Week celebrations

West Lancashire College hosts annual Literacy Week celebrations

Preston based Harrison Holidays has used £7 million of HSBC UK funding to acquire the Ardlui Hotel, Marina and Holiday Park, situated on the northern shore of Loch Lomond

Preston leisure firm invests £7M in new luxury holiday resort

A Blackpool hotelier has slammed the Government’s plan to let regional mayors impose a “tourist tax”

Lancashire hotel chief warns Tourist Levy will be 'disastrous'

Blackburn College launches Scholars IPA ale with the help of students and Chef Lecturer David Lyon, centre, Karen Lilley front of house manager left, with James's Places Jen Briggs and Naalie Walsh

A Lancashire brewer creates a beer especially for a local college

Tom Pridmore, tourism and events officer at Ribble Valley Borough Council (pictured right), with delegates on the Taste of Love tourism study tour.

Tourism chiefs hail 'stunning' food & wedding hotspot near you

Bethesda House, Burnley

New sports bar & grill - and 8 other new applications this week

Lancashire County Cricket Club boss talks IPL, Old Trafford, and money

West Lancashire College students showcase their skills in an inspiring Numeracy Week

West Lancashire College students showcase their skills in an inspiring Numeracy ...

The Sparrowhawk in Fence has closed

Customers 'heartbroken' over shock closure of historic pub restaurant

Rated 5 on November 28.

Moor Hall scoops new Michelin award - and it's not for food

I tried the new menu at North Europe's best luxury hotel in Blackpool The Boulevard & you can too

I tried the new menu at North Europe's best luxury hotel & you can too

The launch marks a major milestone for a spirit rooted in East Neuk hospitality and golfing tradition

Ad Feature UK-based distillery launches 10-year-old statement single malt whisky

16a Liverpool Road, Penwortham

New events space and cafe bar planned for former beauty salon

Unsung Heroes finalists for the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026. Top left, Peter Martland Baillie, top right, Kate Pollard, bottom left is Jenny Moss and bottom right is Andy Black.

Meet the 4 Unsung Heroes of Lancashire's tourism trade

Lancashire-based family-run hospitality group Thwaites has been named AA Group of the Year

Lancashire hospitality group Thwaites named AA Group of the Year

The Fairhaven in Lytham St Annes earned the prestigious title of the Best Dog-Friendly Pub in the North West after Rover.com reviewed more than 110 pubs across the country.

North West’s most dog-friendly pub where pooches have their own menu

The Villa at Wrea Green has been bought out of administration after six months in bankruptcy

'We bought this iconic venue- it won't be a hotel for migrants'

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