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AFC Fylde Community Foundation helping people to get ‘work ready’
Fylde Council have announced a new partnership with AFC Fylde Community Foundation to support the delivery of their ‘Work Readiness’ programme, made possible through Fylde Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation. AFC Fylde Community Foundation have extensive experience in providing positive employment outcomes for people between the ages of 16 and 65 and have […]
New Report Showcases Fylde’s Strong Rural Economy
Capita have published a Rural Economy Feasibility and Baseline Study, made possible by funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), to provide Fylde Council with a better understanding of the borough’s rural economy. The purpose of the study is to provide a strong and comprehensive evidence base for the economic health of the rural […]
UCLan student selected to the Middle Temple Access to the Bar Awards scheme
A University of Central Lancashire student, who dreams of working in a fair judicial system after witnessing his home country’s disregard for the law, has landed a place on a much-coveted legal scheme. Hadi Rachrach, who spent the first 18-years of his life in Lebanon, has been selected to join the highly prestigious Honourable Society […]
Bowland Retreat wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024
Bowland Retreat is pleased to announce today that it has been recognized in Tripadivsor’s® Travellers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor. As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travellers and […]
Global artists to transform Blackpool’s shores this summer with innovative Beachship
International artists Futurefarmers will arrive on Blackpool’s shores with their one-of-a kind Beachship this month, ready to make waves and capture imaginations! The dynamic collective of artists, designers, and architects will team up with local arts company LeftCoast to explore the relationship between the sea and the people who live nearby. They’ll do this by […]
Stellar line-up announced for Radio 2 in the Park 2024 in Preston in September
Radio 2, the UK’s most listened to radio station with 13.23 million weekly listeners (RAJAR Q1 2024), presents Radio 2 in the Park – a THREE day poptastic juggernaut, featuring performances from some of the world’s most-loved pop stars alongside DJ sets from some of the station’s adored presenters. The festivities take place in Moor […]
Chorley company secures top spot in security company rankings
Chorley-based security provider Churchill Support Services has earned the #1 spot out of a pool over 800 companies in the latest UK-wide rankings assessing the quality of security services. The audit was carried out through the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), a Security Industry Authority (SIA) initiative which seeks to promote quality across the security industry, […]
An exciting phase of Leyland Town Deal project complete
An initial demolition and site clearance phase of the Leyland Town Deal project is complete and on 13 May, the site was officially handed back to South Ribble Borough Council following a successful demolition programme led by Preston based Bradley Group – a company which specialise in demolition and asbestos removal. The works have seen […]
UCLan paramedic students prepare for the worst in hyper-realistic training day
A boat crash, factory explosion, tunnel rescue and a house fire could all be seen in Fleetwood in what was thankfully a fictitious event for University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) paramedic students. The trauma scenario day saw 47 BSc Paramedic Science second and third year students put their training to the test in five different […]
Supporters safeguard HAPPA’s future
Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) is delighted to announce that the Charity is about to embark on a significant site refurbishment project. In HAPPA’s 50th Anniversary year in Burnley, Lancashire, the charity’s Board of Trustees are delighted to announce substantial investment and enhancements at Shores Hey Farm, only made possible due to the extraordinary […]
Lancashire excels in new Employee Location Research
Lancashire has emerged as a leading region for workers and job-seekers in the UK, with both Preston and Blackburn with Darwen securing top positions in the Employee Location Index 2024 released by PayrollPrices.com. This comprehensive study ranks 80 UK towns and cities based on various factors that significantly impact the quality of life and employment […]
Support for Preston businesses looking to trade outside the UK
If you’ve been considering trading outside of the UK but don’t know where to start, then training and support via UK Shared Prosperity Funding, delivered by North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, could help you get started. Preston and the surrounding area are home to some major manufacturers already involved in international trade, but […]