Anna Izza

VEKA plc, the global leader in the development of PVCu window systems, and one of Burnley’s largest employers, today welcomed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to their site. Accompanied by Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham, Mr Sunak spoke to employees who will benefit from the National Insurance cut that came in to effect this weekend. On Saturday, […]

South Ribble Borough Council has announced that the 12-month long refurbishment of Leyland Market will begin in the Summer of 2024. The refurbishment will see the existing building refurbished with a new roof and modern design fit for a vibrant and dynamic market allowing for varied retail outlets and food and drink options. This forms […]

Today, Marketing Lancashire, organisers of Lancashire’s county-wide awards for tourism and hospitality businesses, announced another raft of finalists in what have turned out to be three of this year’s most popular categories of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023. The annual awards recognise the success and achievements of Lancashire’s tourism and hospitality businesses in a wide […]

Pendle Doors, a prominent UK door manufacturing company, is thrilled to unveil its latest collaboration with Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone. This partnership signifies a substantial stride in Pendle Doors’ unwavering dedication to positively impacting the lives of young individuals and fostering their ambitions within the Blackburn and Darwen boroughs.  With roots tracing back to the 1950s, Pendle […]

Expressions of interest are now open for rural businesses across Chorley to apply for grant funding through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). Chorley Council has been awarded funding from the Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund to help supercharge growth and create employment opportunities for the borough’s rural areas. A total of £400,000 has been […]

Gisburn Forest near Slaidburn will be the venue for an all-terrain wheelchair demonstration day on Wednesday 11th October, offering a great chance for people to try vehicles out for themselves. There is such a variety of specialist all-terrain wheelchairs now available, which have been carefully designed to be able to travel over a wide range […]

Friday (15 Sept) saw the official unveiling of the Wigan Lane Sports and Community Hub following a £800k investment, part-funded by Chorley Council, Chorley Bowmen and a £100k investment from Sport England. Chorley Council, working in partnership with Steve Wells Associates and Chorley Bowmen have delivered a new pavilion encompassing a community space, toilets, kitchen, […]

The first cohort of veterinary medicine students has enrolled at the country’s newest vet school. A total of 78 undergraduates have signed up to study on the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) five-year Bachelor Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (BVMS) degree. The innovative nature of the new course will see the students, who will be based […]

Thought provoking creative work produced by students at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) are now on display at a free exhibition in Preston. UCLan’s Master of Arts (MA) Degree Show exhibition can be found throughout its campus and features the creations of more than 80 skilled designers who are enrolled in postgraduate courses such […]

Whalley-based LANX is very proud to to be the official Formal Footwear Provider to The Welsh Rugby Union Senior Men’s and Senior Women’s teams. As part of a three-year partnership the WRU senior players and staff will be wearing LANX shoes post match and to formal team occasions. Wales’ senior representative sides will be putting […]

University’s strengths in dance, research, community participation, equality, diversity, and inclusion all celebrated after making it onto shortlists for the ‘Oscars of higher education’   The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is today celebrating having been shortlisted in three categories for the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023. Now in its nineteenth year and widely […]

Preston is flying high for its popular nightlife and culture after once again receiving the Purple Flag accreditation. Purple Flag, similar to the Blue Flags scheme for beaches, aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres around the world between the hours of 5pm to 5am. This national award […]