Frisky staff and boozing at Xmas parties costs businesses millions
(Thu 24/12)
15% of colleagues end up in the sack at the office Christmas do, a survey has found.
Survey reveals tradesmen don't show in two out of three cases
(Mon 21/12)
Two out of three people have wasted time at home waiting for a tradesman that never turned up - according to a new survey.
Prince Phillip makes "truffle trees" a Christmas hit says Manchester firm
(Fri 18/12)
Prince Philip has sparked a new craze that has made "truffle trees" a hit Christmas present among the ranks of keen suburban gardeners.
MP welcomes drop in West Lancashire jobless figures
(Fri 18/12)
Labour MP Rosie Cooper has welcomed the new figures from the Office of National Statistics showing that unemployment in West Lancashire has fallen.
MP Rosie Cooper welcomes "Xmas High Street" shops boost
(Fri 04/12)
West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has welcomed Government investment boost that will see an extra £52,500 spent in her consituency which includes Ormskirk and Skelmersdale.
£1m aid pledged to flood affected businesses in North West
(Mon 23/11)
Steven Broomhead, Chief Executive of the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has announced that the Agency has made £1million avaialbe for for small businesses affected by the recent flooding.
Ryanair announce new JLA routes
(Thu 19/11)
The three new routes from Liverpool are to Rimini on the Italian east coast, Trapini on the west coast of the Italian island of Sicily and Lodz in Poland.
Relegation would not spell financial ruin claims Bolton chief
(Wed 04/11)
Wanderers’ Chief Executive Allan Duckworth believes the club would still survive should it fall out of the top flight.
Bolton make a £13million loss
(Tue 03/11)
Wanderers’ holding company, Burnden Leisure PLC, has reported a pre-tax loss of £13.2 million for the year ending 30 June 2009.
Heafty fines will not stop "silent calls" - expert claims
(Tue 27/10)
A leading firm the the unsolicited call prevention business claims that government plans to curb the problem of "silent calls" through heavy fines will do little to protect consumers.
Lancashire County Council best staff in country
(Mon 14/09)
LANCASHIRE County Council staff who ensure residents are served a full pint in a pub and get a fair measure at the petrol pump have been recognised as the best in the country.
£4.5m funding for Lancashire’s rural businesses up for grabs
(Fri 28/08)
A £4.5 million funding pot is available for rural businesses seeking to improve productivity and development.
Ryanair invites charities to apply for its 2010 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar Partner
(Thu 20/08)
Ryanair, the World’s favourite airline, today (19th Aug 09) put at least €100,000 up for grabs as it launched its search for its official charity partner for the 2010 edition of its famous Cabin Crew Charity Calendar
RSPB offers income opportunities to farmers
(Tue 11/08)
THE RSPB is inviting farmers in the north of England to join a successful scheme that can boost farm incomes while helping the wildlife on their land.
MP calls for re-think on scheme that will "damage" Skelmersdale shops
(Sun 09/08)
West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper has slammed the latest move by Knowsley Council to evict endangered water voles from their habitat in Kirkby Brook to make way for Everton’s new stadium.
