Lancashire Business Archive

Top "people" award for NHS Trust in Lancashire
(Fri 08 Jan 2010 13:25)
A Lancashire NHS health trust has become one of the first of its kind to attain a top level "Investors in People" award.

Northwest poised for economic growth in 2010
(Fri 08 Jan 2010 11:53)
The Northwest is poised for a period of economic growth in 2010 after encouraging signs of recovery from the recession, according to experts.

Lancs top woman cop named in New Year's Honours List
(Thu 31 Dec 2009 14:30)
The most senior female police officer in Lancashire has been honoured in the New Year’s Honours List.

Frisky staff and boozing at Xmas parties costs businesses millions
(Thu 24 Dec 2009 09:00)
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 Dec 2009 10:21)
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 Dec 2009 17:49)
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 Dec 2009 17:02)
Labour MP Rosie Cooper has welcomed the new figures from the Office of National Statistics showing that unemployment in West Lancashire has fallen.

North West railways in £200m investment boost
(Mon 14 Dec 2009 14:50)
Three sections of railyway lines in the North West are to be electrified in a major investment scheme aimed at improving reliability and cutting journey times.

MP Rosie Cooper welcomes "Xmas High Street" shops boost
(Fri 04 Dec 2009 11:01)
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.

Blackburn chairman Williams positive in the face of losses
(Mon 30 Nov 2009 11:26)
Rovers supremo John Williams remains upbeat despite the club reporting a £6.5million operating loss for the year ending 2008/09.

Burnley ground redevelopment back on the agenda
(Wed 25 Nov 2009 16:23)
Clarets chairman Barry Kilby believes the redevelopment of Turf Moor will go ahead once the club clears its outstanding debt in January.

Llancashire snacks firm tastes success thanks to "Rosebud" finance
(Mon 23 Nov 2009 11:27)
A Chorley savoury snack food business has developed thanks to Lancashire County Council's Rosebud Finance.

£1m aid pledged to flood affected businesses in North West
(Mon 23 Nov 2009 09:57)
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.

Burnley in financial good health
(Sun 22 Nov 2009 17:13)
Burnley's latest financial results show that promotion to the Premier League was worth the effort.

Players wages push Preston losses over £9million
(Fri 20 Nov 2009 12:50)
Preston North End have reported net pre-tax losses of £9.17million for the last year with an operating loss of £5.94million, up from £3.38million.

Ryanair announce new JLA routes
(Thu 19 Nov 2009 13:57)
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.

MP Mark Hendrick to visit IGEN opening
(Tue 17 Nov 2009 16:57)
Preston MP, Mark Hendrick is to attend the official opening of Igen Ltd, a new training facility in the city on Friday.

Flying the flag for North West tourism
(Mon 09 Nov 2009 10:50)
The North West's tourist attractions, conferencing and hospitality is being showcased on the world stage at a four day event that runs until Thursday, 12th November.

Bolton debt rise due to summer transfer spending
(Thu 05 Nov 2009 11:26)
Bolton Wanderers' parent company Burnden Leisure Plc has announced a £13.2million loss.

Bolton chief Duckworth claims debt is a fair price for stability
(Wed 04 Nov 2009 16:12)
Wanderers’ Chief Executive Allan Duckworth is unfazed about the club’s reported £13.2million loss, claiming indicators of a recovery are beginning to emerge.