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Brook has significant future as leader of English cricket – McCullum
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (665+ words) Brendon McCullum side-stepped talk over England’s next Test captain before his red-ball departure was announced, but has hailed Harry Brook’s “immense” growth and insisted he has a significant future as a leader of English cricket. The England and Wales Cricket…...
‘Gutted’ Brendon McCullum departs his role as England Test coach
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (802+ words) Brendon McCullum has left his role as England’s Test head coach but will remain in charge of the white-ball set-up. McCullum has paid the price for a poor run of red-ball form with a 4-1 defeat in last winter’s Ashes followed by…...
Nursery children dress up for very own graduation day
11+ hour, 54+ min ago (241+ words) A Blackburn nursery hosted its annual graduation day to celebrate the achievements of their pupils. Palm Tree Nursery, which based in St Silas Road said it wanted to recognise the 'achievements' of the nursery's graduating children as they prepare to…...
Accrington's 'coolest nerds' on mission to breath new life into high street
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (623+ words) (L-R) Sam Caprani, Thomas Williams and Mike Williams (Image: NQ) Accrington’s self-proclaimed “coolest nerds” are on a mission to breathe new life into the high street, as their business continues to grow both locally and nationally. Tabletop Dominion, based in…...
Former Darwen restaurant site put on the market as chain cuts thousands of jobs
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (328+ words) The site of the former Brewers Fayre in Lower Darwen has been put on the market after it was announced it was shutting earlier this year. The restaurant shut after Whitbread announced it was going to cut 3,800 jobs at the…...
Lisa Goodwin-Allen and Lemn Sissay honoured by Uclan
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (600+ words) A Michelin-starred chef and a renowned poet have been honoured by the University of Lancashire. Lisa Goodwin-Allen, chef patron-director of Northcote, was recognised for her significant contribution to British cuisine and the hospitality sector. Ms Goodwin-Allen leads the culinary team…...
Bacup woman awarded for outstanding contribution to charity
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (320+ words) A woman has been honoured with a national award for her outstanding contribution to volunteering and charitable work. Grace Banham, from Bacup, is one of 28 recipients of the British Citizen Award (BCA) and will be presented with the Medal of…...
Take a look inside Grade II-listed Lancashire farmhouse up for sale
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (522+ words) A Grade II-listed home has gone on the market offering historic charm and rural living. Church House Farm, a three-bedroom detached farmhouse in Woodplumpton, is believed to date back to the 17th century and is now listed for sale at £975,000. Located…...
Where to eat near Royal Birkdale during The Open - the best cafés and restaurants
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (613+ words) With 250,000 visitors expected on the Sefton coast this week for The Open Championship, we pick the best places to eat and drink within walking distance of Royal Birkdale. Southport may now officially sit within Merseyside since the local government reorganisation…...
Festival will celebrate 'incredible food, drink and hospitality businesses"
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (559+ words) Stall holders are gearing up for the Blackburn’s first food festival which takes place later this month. The festival will take place at East Lancs Cricket and Sports Club on Saturday July 25 from 11am. The one-day event will see an array…...