Anna Izza

Whalley-based independent footwear brand LANX shoes is enjoying a packed calendar of events this year, appearing at 45 shows, fairs and festivals throughout the summer months. Founder Marco Vaghetti explains: ‘When LANX first started out six years ago, it was on market stalls and pop-up shopping events across the North West. I have fond memories […]

Blackburn’s first-ever electric power station is set to be transformed after Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone successfully secured almost £3m of new Government funding. The impressive project is one of four that will receive a cash injection through the Youth Investment Fund, with a total of £12m being announced for the schemes across the borough. […]

Today, Marketing Lancashire, organisers of Lancashire’s county-wide awards for tourism and hospitality businesses, announced the first of the finalists in this year’s Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023 competition. The annual awards recognise the success and achievements of Lancashire’s tourism and hospitality businesses in a wide range of categories from New Business to Event of the Year, […]

A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) professor has won a European entrepreneurial award for the second year running. Ahmed Onsy, Professor of Mechatronics and Intelligent Systems Engineering and Associate Dean of the School of Engineering and Computing for Business Development and Partnerships, won the Male Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year Award at the 2023 ACEEU […]

LEAGUE of Gentlemen creator Steve Pemberton – of Inside No. 9 and Benidorm fame – has announced his support for a documentary that will shine a light on the wonderful world of North West children’s hospice, Derian House. Steve, who is an ambassador for the charity and grew up in Chorley, will support the feature-length […]

Great Taste, the world’s most coveted blind-tasted food awards, which celebrates the very best in food and drink, has announced the Great Taste stars of 2023.  Out of almost 15,000 products to be judged, Choc Amor of Lancashire was awarded 4 Great Taste Awards. Salt & Pepper 48.5% 2 Star.  Described by the judges as […]

Last month saw the Chamber host its 126th Annual General Meeting which was held as part of a Breakfast Networking event at The Borough in Lancaster. The AGM saw Chris Gardner appointed as the new President replacing Jon Powell who had held the role for the last two years. Chris Gardner, Director at Morecambe-based accountancy […]

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 […]

• 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 […]