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One of Burnley’s biggest employers, VEKA plc, is doubling down on its commitment to help ‘Build the Future’ as it celebrates National Apprenticeship Week. The industry-leading supplier of uPVC windows and doors will take on a record number of apprentices this year as it kick-starts a new programme aimed at giving young people “more than […]

The refurbished Worden Hall is on track to open this summer as progress on site moves at pace. Already the iconic Worden Hall has seen a raft of changes as part of the refurbishment, which includes the removal of the central conservatory to make way for a beautiful entrance area and courtyard. Damaged windows have […]

Yesterday evening (Wed 2 February 2022) Marketing Lancashire hosted almost 400 tourism and hospitality partners and colleagues, at the new Orangeraie at Stanley House Hotel & Spa, where guest presenter Tez Ilyas, alongside Headline Sponsor UCLan and Destination Sponsor, Blackburn with Darwen Council celebrated the winners of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2021. After a gap […]

Residents in South Ribble are being asked for their views on the council’s budget plans as the authority looks to make one of its biggest investments to help the borough recover from the pandemic. The authority is pledging more than £8 million to go towards creating affordable homes for local people, improving our parks and […]

Lancashire business owners and people looking at starting a new company are being urged to make the most of Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub’s refreshed support service, which is set to help 900 new and established firms over the next 18 months.  In December 2021, Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, confirmed a £3.2m funding package to support 800 […]

The Blackpool Pride of Place Partnership has today released the latest edition of its Blackpool Town Prospectus aimed at responding to the current and future needs of the local community, and building on the Government’s levelling-up agenda.   The Prospectus, titled “An Agenda For Action 2030” is a long-term strategic vision for Blackpool, positioning the […]

New Eden Project, which aims to reimagine the seaside resort and become a beacon of economic, environmental and social regeneration, passes major milestone as green light is given to project by authorities  Eden reiterates calls for Government investment in Morecambe project as all key tests for funding are now met Planning permission for Eden Project […]

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is inviting regional businesses to learn more about how they can build their workforce through degree apprenticeships at two free events organised to mark National Apprenticeship Week (7 – 13 February). The events will take place at both the Preston and Burnley Campuses and are designed to showcase the […]

A Preston researcher with expertise in the history and legacy of the UK temperance movement is to appear on the renowned BBC Radio 4 programme ‘In Our Time‘ Dr Annemarie McAllister, a Senior Research Fellow in History at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), will feature in the episode to be aired on 3 February […]

Blackpool’s tourism industry bounced back in spectacular fashion last year with record-breaking levels of footfall. Newly-released figures show a huge upsurge in visitor numbers over the final part of the year on the back of a two-month extension of the Illuminations season and the most ambitious Christmas campaign ever staged in the resort. Today, Cllr […]

A beautiful tribute dedicated to the memory and legacy of the ‘Mother of Fleetwood’ Mrs Doreen Lofthouse OBE was unveiled in Fleetwood on Monday 24 January. A touching memorial board has been created by Wyre Council to memorialise the tremendous impact she had on the town and is situated within the Rose Gardens at The […]

An integral member of the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) new School of Veterinary Medicine has received an OBE at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Dr Heather Bacon accepted her insignia from Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal in Edinburgh after she was recognised in the Queen’s 2020 New Year Honours list for her services to […]