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Virgin Trains has today revealed figures for record journeys taken on its Blackpool route one year after introducing electric Pendolino services, which strengthened connections to and from the resort. Latest figures from Virgin Trains show over 150,000 journeys have been made on the 36 Pendolino services that launched in May 2018 – with 34% (51,000) […]

Some of the most recognisable names in fashion, design and art will sit alongside the British creative, arts and manufacturing industries’ brave, new innovators in a series of FREE talks and panel discussions at The National Festival of Making on Fri 14 – Sun 16 June 2019. Organised by Creative Lancashire and open to all, […]

On the 25th May 2018, an ICON was born. After 43,800 hours of planning, Blackpool Pleasure Beach opened on the UK’s first double launch rollercoaster. A rollercoaster that has the same G force level as a Formula 1 car, one of the quickest accelerating vehicles in the world. This weekend will mark the ICONic first […]

The search for a new trader is on, as market specialist Crafty Vintage is looking for a new maker or seller to help mentor and get their business off the ground. Packed with purveyors of classic vintage, collectables and retro wares, this social gathering of various vintage market offerings has popped up all over Lancashire, […]

A Preston-based bamboo flooring specialist has growth aspirations to recruit six employees after receiving advice from Boost – Lancashire’s business growth hub. David Lord set up Bamboo Family Co Ltd in 2018 importing bamboo flooring from China which he then distributes throughout the UK. David had taken early retirement after being diagnosed with MS but […]

Pet and personal care products manufacturer Group55 Ltd has increased turnover by more than 40% and created twelve new jobs after receiving mentoring support from Boost – Lancashire’s business growth hub Stephen Turner, who first started up in business at the age of 25, formed Group55 in 1999, initially selling pest control products online. Over […]

Researchers from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have today been recognised for their exceptional contribution to keeping the nation healthy. Dr Ivan McGlen and Professor Karen Wright from the School of Nursing are two of the Nation’s Lifesavers – the top 100 individuals or groups based in universities whose work is saving lives and […]

Work has started on a new £12m facility at Samlesbury Aerospace Enterprise Zone, marking the latest phase in its development as a national centre of excellence for advanced engineering and manufacturing. Representatives from the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Lancashire County Council (LCC) and BAE Systems attended the ground-breaking ceremony at BAE Systems’ new asset management […]

Preston Partnership’s next event, ‘Preston, Looking in’, will take place in just under a month’s time. Andrew Carter, Chief Executive of the national think take Centre for Cities, will be presenting, followed by a panel discussion and opportunity for questions and networking. Hosted by the Preston Marriott Hotel, the event which takes place 6 June […]

Professor Graham Baldwin, currently Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Employer Engagement at Solent University in Southampton, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor for the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). UCLan’s David Taylor CBE, Pro-Chancellor and Chair of the University Board, announced the appointment would be approved, subject to formal ratification by the University Board, on […]

The much talked about and eagerly awaited £15M Shankly Hotel Preston – which is due to open this Summer – has revealed a sneak preview of its new party room with an amazing private event space “ELYSIUM” and its simply stunning ! Stunning new images and a short teaser video of “ELYSIUM” have been revealed for the first time […]

Lancashire County Council has appointed Phil Green as director of growth, environment and planning. The role covers several departments including business growth, strategic development and planning. Phil joins Lancashire from neighbouring Bolton Council, where he has worked for more than 23 years. He is currently Assistant Director of Economic Development and Regeneration. Phil, who lives […]