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Whalley-based independent footwear brand LANX shoes is enjoying a packed calendar of events this year, appearing at 45 shows, fairs and festivals throughout the summer months. Founder Marco Vaghetti explains: ‘When LANX first started out six years ago, it was on market stalls and pop-up shopping events across the North West. I have fond memories […]

Blackburn’s first-ever electric power station is set to be transformed after Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone successfully secured almost £3m of new Government funding. The impressive project is one of four that will receive a cash injection through the Youth Investment Fund, with a total of £12m being announced for the schemes across the borough. […]

A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) professor has won a European entrepreneurial award for the second year running. Ahmed Onsy, Professor of Mechatronics and Intelligent Systems Engineering and Associate Dean of the School of Engineering and Computing for Business Development and Partnerships, won the Male Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year Award at the 2023 ACEEU […]

LEAGUE of Gentlemen creator Steve Pemberton – of Inside No. 9 and Benidorm fame – has announced his support for a documentary that will shine a light on the wonderful world of North West children’s hospice, Derian House. Steve, who is an ambassador for the charity and grew up in Chorley, will support the feature-length […]

Great Taste, the world’s most coveted blind-tasted food awards, which celebrates the very best in food and drink, has announced the Great Taste stars of 2023.  Out of almost 15,000 products to be judged, Choc Amor of Lancashire was awarded 4 Great Taste Awards. Salt & Pepper 48.5% 2 Star.  Described by the judges as […]

Chorley Council has agreed plans for an acquisition of the Chorley Bus Station. The deal will see the Council take ownership and day-to-day management of the site looking to develop how the station can be further utilised as a community asset, complimenting the other already great public use areas in the town centre. Councillor Alistair […]

Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is thrilled to announce that Blackburn Round Table, a prominent community organization, has joined its network as a Patron. Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is a vibrant and dynamic young person’s charity that tirelessly works to empower children and young people aged 8 to 19 (up to 25 for those […]

Last month saw the Chamber host its 126th Annual General Meeting which was held as part of a Breakfast Networking event at The Borough in Lancaster. The AGM saw Chris Gardner appointed as the new President replacing Jon Powell who had held the role for the last two years. Chris Gardner, Director at Morecambe-based accountancy […]

The Dukes Chief Executive, Karen O’Neill is to stand down after four successful years leading the Dukes, to take up the role of Executive Director at HOME MCR. The Dukes Chairman, Roddy Gould said:  “Karen has done an outstanding job as Director for the Dukes. When she joined us in 2019, her brief was to […]

VEKA plc, the globally renowned manufacturer of high-quality uPVC profiles based in Burnley, today announced a significant job boost for the town, creating 70 new roles across its extrusion, lamination, warehouse, and transport departments. “Our excitement at introducing these opportunities reflects VEKA’s dedication to creating employment in Burnley and contributing to our local community,” states […]

Preston City Council is celebrating following receiving Green Flag Award for Avenham and Miller Parks, Ashton Park, Fishwick local nature reserve, Haslam Park, Moor Park, and Winckley Square Gardens. The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces, and testament to the hard work and dedication of the parks teams and friends […]

Last week, the England finals of Young Chef Young Waiter (YCYW) England and Young Mixologist England, elevated by NEFT Vodka, took place at the University College of Birmingham. The three winners were announced at a special awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham. Each of 13 talented young hospitality superstars at the finals […]