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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 […]

Spread the word! Blackpool Grand Theatre has the write stuff to help young minds following the successful Tales Retold Storytelling Festival this July. As part of The Grand’s ground-breaking Story-Led Resilience Programme, the Tales Retold project invited over 700 young story makers from 12 local schools to tell their stories of resilience, hope and a […]

• Targeted green prescribing could save over £635 million per year • Wildlife Trusts programmes help tackle anxiety, depression and social isolation • “Nature is an essential part of health and social care” – The Wildlife Trusts Nature-based health and wellbeing programmes could save hundreds of millions of pounds each year and reduce society’s reliance […]

The Lancashire Innovation Board, a Lancashire Enterprise Partnership sub-committee which helps develop and drive innovation strategies and initiatives across the county, has launched a new strategic plan. Described as a  ‘blueprint for growth’, and developed in partnership with Lancashire County Council and the county’s leading universities and innovation organisations, the Lancashire Innovation Plan (LIP)  is […]

A record number of parks and green spaces across the UK have reached the high standards required to receive a coveted Green Flag Award in 2023. The scheme is celebrating as 2,216 parks – the largest number since the scheme began 27 years ago – are proudly preparing to raise their flags. A full list […]

Thriving entrepreneurialism and innovation are driving demand for specialist commercial and Intellectual Property (IP) services at full-service law firm Forbes Solicitors, which has offices across Manchester, Leeds, and Lancashire. The firm’s commercial team has reported 45% growth in revenues for its most recent financial year ending 30 April 2023, compared to financial year 2021-2022. Strong […]

The Mall Blackburn has signed up to become an official sponsor of the Community Volunteer Awards, which is organised by Community CVS and Blackburn with Darwen Council. The awards, which are now in their fifth year, recognise individuals and groups who go the extra mile to make lives better for residents across the borough. People can nominate […]

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 […]