Accessibility

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

Retekess will present product options for different tourism scenarios alongside solutions for corporate events and training

Ad Feature Travel tech firm Retekess to showcase wireless tour guide systems

The opening of new playground facilities at Fleetwood Memorial Park

18 amazing photos of the opening day at park's new play facility

New data: Blackpool Council generated over £73,000 from residential parking permits

New data: Council generated over £73k from residential parking permits

The Beaverbrooks Blackpool Fun Run is one of the areas biggest and best 10k runs, taking place in everyone’s favourite seaside resort

Everything you need to know about the Blackpool Beaverbrooks 10k

Councillor Colette Birch and Cricket Club Chairman Tom McMurdo cutting the ribbon to officially open the new facility at Cottam Hall Sports Hub

Transformation of new sports hub in Poulton complete

The Play For All collection includes nine inclusive play towers, five sensory-focused items, and 35 additional components.

Ad Feature Creative Play launches inclusive playground range

The public tool allows GRC teams to run live risk scans on vendors and receive instant, comprehensive risk profiles.

Ad Feature Complyance launches free AI-powered vendor risk scoring

The final elements of the St Annes Square transformation are set to be completed over the coming weeks

Town square gets new plants, lighting and improved accessibility

Wyre Estuary Country Park has once again been recognised as a Quality Assured Visitor Attraction by Visit England

Popular beauty spot retains Visit England quality status

Hotels to introduce a verbal tech walk-through at check-in

Hotels feel pressure to keep upgrading their tech, research reveals

For many blind people, this will be the first time they have been able to truly experience a photograph

Ad Feature Touch: Beyond Vision – An exhibition where photographs can be felt

Keeping the kids entertained on Sunday 21st is Kaylie Malone as Taylor Swift.

Waddow Hall hosts Clitheroe's biggest tribute festival!

The list offers culture and authenticity for holidaymakers looking to travel to these unique edges of the world

Expedia reveals list of ‘best’ islands to visit this year

Fylde Council has unveiled plans for two major regeneration projects in St Annes

Plans unveiled for two major regeneration projects

Northern train at Preston

Trial launches on train services near you- here's how it might help
A trial will take place this month in Lancashire, aiming to bring greater confidence to older and disabled people who use the rail network.
Catherine Musgrove

The fully online programme will be priced at just £2,750

Ad Feature Top UK school to launch careers programme for aspiring creatives

Unsure what accessibility options are available at UK music festivals this year? We've taken a look at some of the bigger events taking place and what they offer those who require additional support.

Explainer What are UK festivals doing to make them accessible in 2025?

Veterans can have their independence and continue living comfortably in their own homes

Ad Feature UK veterans can claim 'discount' for more affordable mobility care

Norbreck Primary School has to close when it is used as a polling station

People urged to support call to move polling station as deadline looms

It is traditionally worn by men to secure the ghutrah - or keffiyeh - in place on the wearer's head.

Ad Feature New London collection makes traditional Arabic male accessory for all

The average British child will ask their parents for snacks at least 11 times per day over summer.

Kids' sugar intake soars by 40% during summer holidays

Hidden features you didn't know your Android phone could do. Photo: Emmi Korhonen/AFP via Getty Images

7 hidden Android phone features you need to be using

Jane Crawshaw, Sarah Palmer, Kaidyn Niall Hinds, Clarke Joseph-Edwards, Vinnie Monachello and Benedict Hastings in Hey Duggee The Live Theatre Show. Photo: James Watkins.

Hey Dugee & Glastonbury's Massaoke to entertain at new family festival

Girls playing Handball

Blackpool schools called to give children more choice in sport by Handball coach

Jorge Jaramillo performing live at Creamfields 2007 at Daresbury Park in Cheshire. 25th August 2007. (Photo by Jules Annan/Avalon/Getty Images)

Opening, campsite & last entry times for Creamfields North 2024

50 best beaches in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?
The top 50 beaches in the UK has been revealed - see if your area makes the list
Daniel Mcneil

Top 25 beer gardens in England revealed - is your area on the list?

Top 10 coastal destinations revealed - is your area on the list?

Global Accessibility Awareness Day focuses on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities or impairments. (Image shows visually impaired person working on computer with assistive technology)

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2022: fill out our survey

Some of Transpennine's railway stations are to get talking toilets to aid blind people

Extra help for Lancashire blind people at some rail stations

This is how to totally customise your iPhone (Photo: Shutterstock)

Little-known iPhone hack helps people suffering from stress and tinnitus

Images from the new virtual reality simulation which could help disabled travellers get improved access to Northern rail services in Lancashire. The new programme is designed to help passengers and the rail company understand what they need before travelling

Watch how the virtual world could help disabled passengers in Lancashire get bet...

You can take a screenshot on your iPhone just by tapping the back of your phone ...

One in five girls and young women are teased or bullied over their periods, with many suffering in silence, according to a study.

20% of girls and young women bullied or teased over periods, poll says

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