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A well-known local businessman, a leader of domestic abuse services and a council chief executive have received prestigious academic awards from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Zuber Issa CBE, EG Group co-founder, Amanda Elwen, who has led and developed domestic abuse services within East Lancashire, and Mick Cartledge, Burnley Council’s outgoing Chief Executive, all […]

A market leading pub, hotel and wedding venue specialist sector operator headquartered in Clitheroe, Lancashire, has been given the go ahead by Ribble Valley Borough Council on two developments at two of their current trading sites, Waddington Arms, Waddington and Eaves Hall, West Bradford. Bowland Inns & Hotels t/a James’ Places owns and operates an […]

A Preston business leader has practised what he preaches and has graduated from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Martin Blunt, Head of the Institution’s Enterprise and Engagement Unit, combined his busy role working with regional and national businesses whilst studying for an Executive MBA degree apprenticeship. The 49-year-old, who created UCLan’s new Apprenticeship Matching […]

The award signifies the due regard, recognition and support that Chorley Council holds for those in the Armed Forces. Chorley Council has been accredited with the Defence ERS Gold Award for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant […]

Cakes, ice cream, gins, cheese, honey and more, all made locally in Lancashire were on offer in the Taste Lancashire Market at the National Festival of Making last weekend; as part of Marketing Lancashire’s established food and drink campaign to champion and highlight the county’s world class food and drink. The weekend of Saturday 15th […]

The Dukes award-winning outdoor walkabout theatre returns to Lancaster’s Williamson Park this summer, with an epic whirlwind adventure, Around The World In 80 Days.  The cast and creatives behind this year’s park show have been creating some eye-catching promotional shots for the show. Featuring the detailed costumes and the amazing scenery of the park, the […]

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) are delighted to announce that they have made it through to the finals of the Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs), in the categories Community Business of the Year and Apprentice Team of the Year.  The BIBAS organised by the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce are now in […]

The investment will see a brand-new family wellbeing centre along with a full refurbishment to the Tardy Gate play area, ball court and skate park. South Ribble are set to give the green light to the investment at their full Council meeting on 19 July. Councillor Paul Foster, Leader of South Ribble Borough Council said, […]

The North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC) has joined the Lancashire Partnership Against Crime (LANPAC) to work closely together to help businesses reduce their risk of crime. Both organisations already work closely with businesses across the Lancashire region to educate and share knowledge in order to prevent crime as much as possible. This working partnership […]

Stonyhurst celebrates the class of 2023’s IB results with pride and admiration. The school wish to congratulate its young people for all their efforts and wonderful achievements.Stonyhurst is delighted to see the IB grow in popularity, and it looks set to take on even more pupils next year. Mrs Alice McNeill, Senior Deputy Head, said: […]

Work has now started on the next phase of the £38 million Leyland town centre improvements.   Sutcliffe Projects Ltd are undertaking the first phase of the site investigation work on Ecroyd Street Car Park and surrounding areas in Leyland Town Centre. William Baldwin, Director of Sutcliffe Projects Limited said: “The Leyland Town deal aims to […]

DEXT Heat Recovery has created a heat exchange system that harvests the wasted heat in a restaurant’s extract stream and diverts it back into the heating and hot water system to be used again. Heat generated as a bi-product of cooking, lighting, and diners’ body heat is usually vented away and into the atmosphere, but […]