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Will Hide explores the Forest of Bowland in Lancashire. 'Think rippling green fells flecked with sheep and babbling streams,' he says of the area, which was beloved by J. R. R Tolkien.
A FAMILY are spending every weekend travelling within England in their motorhome. The Gilbert family spent two days from Friday, June 25 in Clitheroe as one of the places they are visiting with Roxy the camping car, in their quest to travel around England to different counties. Heather and Carl Gilbert along with their two children have been enjoying camping at Cheetall Farm as they enjoyed the views. From searching for the famous Chorley cakes to wandering the grounds of Clitheroe Castle, the family enjoyed their time. Mrs Gilbert said: “It was lovely, and we had a really good ti...
A FAMILY business that grew from one man selling slippers into a Lancashire institution employing over 200 people celebrates is fiftieth anniversary…
The Assheton Arms - Credit: Archant A selection of walks in and around Bowland for outdoor types who like to end their hike on a high note – with some great food and drink. The Inn at Whitewell by Peter Rose - Credit: Archant Sometimes, sharing a pie as you perch on a country stile just isn't enough. You've done the hike and now you need a suitable reward in the shape of a plate of beautifully cooked food accompanied by a nicely poured pint of ale or a glass of decent quality plonk. Anyone who has slogged up Whin Fell, slumped over a gate trying for dear life to catch your breath, will know...
Mrss Patel was at Holmes Mill in the town to support Lancashire PCC candidate Andrew Snowden. She met with local Conservative councillors and campaigners in what turned out to be a low-key affair with little interaction with members of the public, due mostly to Covid restrictions and social distancing rules. After speaking to reporters she later had lunch outside Bowland Food Hall. Mrss Patel said she was looked forward to working with a Conservative crime commissioner in the future to deliver on the government’s promises for more front-line officers. She said: “I am Conservat...