Anna Izza

Lancashire’s Boost Access to Finance service has recruited two new advisers as part of a new-look support programme designed to help ambitious Lancashire businesses secure finance to achieve their growth ambitions. Peter Capper, a business finance adviser who has over 50 years’ experience at organisations including Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander and FW Capital, has […]

Ann Forshaw’s has launched the Milk Shed – a new vending machine offering up fresh whole milk and flavoured milkshakes. Situated at Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy near Longridge, the black and white cow print branded vending machine will be open 24 hours a day and has its own hardstanding area with customer parking within the […]

Lancashire entrepreneur, Gemma Connolly, who’s created a unique brand of edible greeting cards for dogs, Scoff Paper, has secured major backing from BBC Dragons’ Den’s Sara Davies to allow her business to take full advantage of the growing pet treat market.  Volunteer guide dog puppy raiser, Gemma, who appeared on the show on the 15th […]

Public voting now open to find VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2024   VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2024 competition has launched today, Monday 19 February, with the public urged to get involved and cast their vote.   VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar competition, now in its 12th year, seeks to find the unsung heroes currently working in tourism who provide […]

On Friday 1st March, Blackpool Transport is hosting a recruitment day at their Starr Gate Depot between 9am and 5pm. Applicants are invited to book a time slot where they will fill out an application form and sit a short test before having a guaranteed interview for the role of Seasonal Tram Conductor.  Successful applicants […]

The stars of Lancashire tourism and hospitality shone brightly last night (Tues 6 February 2024 ) at the Lancashire Tourism Awards, held at the iconic King George’s Hall in Blackburn, supported by Headline Sponsor, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and Destination Sponsor, Blackburn and Darwen Borough Council. Lancashire favourite radio broadcaster John “Gilly” Gilmore was the evening’s guest presenter,  and […]

Students at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) will be able to further their entrepreneurial ambitions thanks to a financial legacy donated by a UCLan graduate’s family following her death. Sarah Butterworth, who graduated from UCLan in 2012 with an MA in Finance and Management, had always harboured ambitions to set up her own business […]

The refurbishment of The Harris has taken another step forward with the appointment of a fit-out team that will help cement the Museum’s position as one of the region’s leading visitor attractions and a contemporary cultural hub. The Harris Your Place fit-out team comprises BECK, Orbis, Four Agency Worldwide, Click Netherfield and Lancashire County Council’s […]

RSPB Leighton Moss will mark its diamond anniversary this year and 2024 marks 60 years since the UK’s largest nature conservation charity, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, began managing what is home to the North West’s largest reedbed, adding a further 200 hectares in recent years. Attracting just 365 permit-holding birdwatchers in […]

Members of the public are invited to take part in The Hobby Cave, the largest ever exhibition of the UK’s hobbies. From makers and modifiers to crafters and collectors, the National Festival of Making with Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, alongside award-winning artist and Spider-Man enthusiast Hetain Patel and Artangel, is inviting audiences to share […]

HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) are celebrating a milestone in the Charity’s history this year, its Golden Anniversary of its time in Burnley. Celebrate 50 years of HAPPA rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming equines across the Northwest in 2024 by joining the Charity at the Golden Anniversary Ball. The event is to be held at […]

Minister for Health and Secondary Care Rt Hon Andrew Stephenson CBE MP toured the University of Central Lancashire’s School of Medicine and Dentistry to learn more about how its continued growth and development is producing work ready professionals for the NHS. The University of Central Lancashire’s School of Medicine and Dentistry first opened its doors […]