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The homebuilder was an avid supporter of the NHS throughout the pandemic, including donating its entire stock of PPE masks and donations totalling more than £100,000. It also set up a deposit contribution scheme specifically for NHS workers at the start of the pandemic, which ended earlier this year. Barratt and David Wilson Homes also […]

The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside supports today’s statements by The Wildlife Trusts regarding COP26. As Chief Executive of The Wildlife Trusts, Craig Bennett says: “The Climate Crisis is becoming a vicious spiral of damage – one that has to be stopped right now.” We support the calls for change and we […]

Lancashire’s bid sets a new direction in reaction to missing the longlist announced by Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport  Lancashire’s bid to become UK City of Culture in 2025 is looking to evolve in purpose and direction after the DCMS announced that the county has not made the longlist of locations through to […]

The Blackpool Tramway has won the award for the Most Improved System in 2020/21. The award, presented at the Honourable Artillery Company in London on Wednesday 6th October, celebrates and rewards the most outstanding contributor to the Global Light Rail industry.  The Most Improved System award recognises those operators and networks that have made the biggest […]

South Ribble Youth Hub was officially opened today (Wednesday 6 October) and will act as local centre for 16-24-year-olds to access support to help them into employment. Working in partnership with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), South Ribble Borough Council has provided the space for the hub – enabling young people to access […]

There’s a little Lancashire market town which is making a big impact globally – thanks in no small part to one incredible man.  Adidas design guru and proud Darwen resident Gary Aspden has made incredible things happen in his home town this week. Thousands of visitors from across the world have been flocking to visit […]

A recent collaboration between Bigtank Video Productions and global education brand, Findel Education has brought new capabilities to Stubbins Primary in Ramsbottom. Findel Education approached Bigtank after a recommendation and have collaborated with them on a series of educational films promoting the latest in their line of learning products. Findel prides itself on making learning […]

Thousands joined Preston City Council in the city centre for a stunning grand finale to Lancashire Encounter on October 2nd. Despite the heavy rainfall, spectators lined the streets of Preston to see the mesmerising Thank You torchlight parade hosted by the Mayor of Preston. The procession included commissioned acts such as the fire and smoke-breathing […]

A Lancashire company which manufactures energy management systems has set its sight on continued high growth following rapid expansion over the past 18 months. Chorley-based EnergyAce manufactures energy saving systems, helping businesses to reduce costs and improve their carbon efficiency. The firm has grown around 80 per cent after developing a range of new products […]

The UK government’s new National Cyber Force (NCF) will be located in Samlesbury in the North-West, bringing highly skilled jobs to Lancashire, the Defence Secretary has confirmed today. The National Cyber Force was announced by the Prime Minister as part of the Integrated Review in November 2020. The joint MoD and GCHQ partnership is helping […]

Chorley businesses came up trumps at the recent Enterprise Vision Awards – with the borough producing an award winner and five finalists. The Enterprise Vision Awards celebrates the outstanding successes and achievements of the North West’s most talented female entrepreneurs … something Chorley isn’t short of! Ruth Poar, founder of Yarrow Mill-based business Eat My Logo, won […]

British Textile Biennial 2021 returns this year with new artist commissions, exhibitions and performances presented against the backdrop of the impressive infrastructure of the cotton industry in Pennine Lancashire. This October (1-31), BTB21 turns its attention to the global nature of textiles and the relationships they create, both historically and now, with a major new […]