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Lancashire-based VEKA plc has proudly unveiled an industry-first innovation which marks a trailblazing, quantum leap in PVCu fabrication.   Designed and developed in close collaboration with its customers and partners, the launch of OMNIA signals the next generation of fenestration, encompassing the needs of the whole industry and end users.  VEKA says that OMNIA is no […]

Fourth year University of Central Lancashire medical student Projit Kar has won an inaugural Royal College of Psychiatrist prize for his essay on the theme of LGBTQ+ mental health and the role of the psychiatrist in reducing stigma. The executive committee of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Rainbow Special Interest Group launched the essay prize […]

Boasting over 800 members, Wyred Up is Wyre’s free business support network for businesses and organisations located in Wyre, or who contribute to Wyre’s economy. Membership includes access to quarterly business networking events, each focused around a specific theme. Attendees can learn best practice from business experts and network with other local businesses across the […]

People in Morecambe will be given the opportunity to help co-create the content and visitor experience of Eden Project Morecambe at a landmark event, taking place on April 23 and 24. The two-day gathering, known as Rhythm Makers in reference to the theme of nature’s rhythms that will inform all aspects of Eden Project Morecambe, […]

The finalists of the Burnley Business Awards 2024 have been revealed, after a tough round of shortlisting for the judges. Tickets are also now on sale; head over to burnley.co.uk/businessawards Businesses in the borough entered in their droves, with the small business categories alone taking a significant proportion of the entries, reflecting our entrepreneurial spirit. […]

Delegates at this year’s Health and Wellbeing Conference will gain insight on building happier and healthier workforces, with support from joint headline sponsor, University of Central Lancashire. Topics covered will include mental and physical health, financial wellbeing and menopause, with actionable takeaways that all businesses will be able to implement in their own workplaces. The […]

Two planning applications for apartments on Blackpool’s promenade have been granted permission this week [9. April]. Designed by David Cox Architects working with Smith & Love Planning Consultants, consent has been given by Blackpool Council for the high-quality apartments at either end of a crescent of buildings in the South Shore area. The ‘New South […]

Following the Lowther Gardens (Lytham) Trust investing £1.2 million into the construction of the shell of the new of the new, 150-seat Education Centre & Studio Theatre, the Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens team are thrilled to have confirmed support from three national funding bodies. In the last week, £190,000 in pledged support has come […]

VisitEngland has today, 9 April, announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence. Amongst the finalists are three Lancashire businesses who won at the regional Lancashire Tourism Awards and qualified for the national industry awards.   Lancashire’s finalists are: La Locanda, Gisburn, Taste Of England Award […]

Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, Chef Mark Birchall’s two Michelin-starred culinary destination in Aughton, Lancashire, is set to expand its accommodation offering with the launch of seven new Garden Rooms. Now available for bookings from July 2024, each of the standalone Garden Rooms will be located in the secluded woodland that surrounds Moor Hall’s picturesque […]

Optimum Coatings, a frontrunner in high-quality complex ophthalmic lenses and lens coatings based in White Lund, Morecambe, has today announced its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) company. This transformation highlights the company’s commitment to recognising the invaluable contributions of its employees and ensuring long-term business stability. This move signifies a milestone for both […]

This April, the team at Aven, Preston’s only three AA Rosette and Michelin-listed fine dining restaurant, is celebrating their incredible first six months in business. Aven is a true hidden gem, delightfully intimate, relaxed and unpretentious, located at 10 Camden Place; nestled between two Preston grandees, the stylish Georgian Winckley Square and Avenham Park, which […]