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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 […]

Carnforth Heritage Station and Leighton Hall won a Bronze Award in the ‘Making Coaches a Better Choice’ category of the UK Coach Awards 2019, which was held at Viva Blackpool on 2nd May, hosted by BBC TV’s Carol Kirkwood. Following a trial run in 2017, Carnforth Station Heritage Centre teamed up with nearby Leighton Hall […]

RUNNERS of all ages are getting set to pull on their trainers for the first Chorley 10K and 2K Chorley Family Run, which both take place in Chorley town centre on Sunday 12 May. The inaugural event, which has been organised by Chorley Council, with support from Fylde Coast Runners, will see 1,200 people take […]

To say thank you to local emergency services and NHS staff in Lancashire, Highest Point Festival is giving away 1000 tickets to this year’s event, with both Friday 17th and Saturday 18th May tickets up for the taking. Richard Dyer, Festival Director said, “Every single one of us will rely on the emergency services and NHS at least […]

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is the UK’s biggest riser in the first league table of the year. UCLan has risen 27 places in the Complete University Guide 2020 and is now ranked 75th out of 131 institutions. In the ‘academic services spend’ category, which measures expenditure on facilities including the library and technology, […]

Edge Hill University reaches its highest ever ranking after rising 13 places in the Complete University Guide’s 2020 UK league table. Published today, the Guide has placed Edge Hill in the top five in the North West. The University has also been ranked in the top three in the North West for student-staff ratio, and […]