Lancashire Business Archive

Review: Havaianas UK - Brazil's funkiest footwear at flipflopandaway.co.uk
(Tue 10 Aug 2010 11:55)
It's summer holiday time and an essential item for every girl's - and boy's - suitcase is a fashionable but comfy pair of flip flops.

Lancashire company point the way for Preston's future economy
(Thu 05 Aug 2010 17:43)
A Lancashire company has launched a major consultation on they can help Preston's economy to flourish.

Central Lancs NHS lands sex disease screening accolade
(Mon 02 Aug 2010 17:38)
NHS Central Lancashire has been ranked joint second in the north west for screening young people for chlamydia.

Holiday-makers warned over sleeping driver road death
(Thu 29 Jul 2010 16:24)
Hundreds of Brits die every year as a result of nodding off at the wheel, a study has shown.

Loyalty card spells success for Lancashire pub
(Thu 29 Jul 2010 13:05)
A Lancashire pub has staked a claim to being the first in the county to launch its own loyalty card scheme.

Life-changing surgery for Lancashire pensioner
(Tue 20 Jul 2010 19:48)
A pensioner can walk with confidence again thanks to a new high-tech varicose vein procedure at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Lancashire firm Warrantywise celebrates growth
(Tue 20 Jul 2010 17:32)
A Lancashire family-run business is celebrating its biggest growth since the company was founded in 1999.

Cancelled flight? Passengers urged to reclaim tax
(Mon 19 Jul 2010 11:58)
Travellers who have flights cancelled are being encouraged to reclaim the tax they have pre-paid on the failed transaction.

Health checks for the over 40s on offer in Preston
(Thu 15 Jul 2010 11:18)
People between 40 and 74 in Preston are being offered free health checks in a groundbreaking initiative that could save a life every week.

Blackpool NHS Trust lands series of accolades
(Thu 08 Jul 2010 16:04)
Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been named the Best Acute Trust for which to work in the prestigious Healthcare 100 awards.

Lancashire pub takes lead on green energy
(Fri 02 Jul 2010 11:00)
A Lancashire pub is pioneering a green energy scheme that will see it powered with locally-generated green-power electricity.

Lancashire firm clinches re-cycling deal in Middle East
(Fri 25 Jun 2010 13:46)
Lancaster-based recycling firm ShP Limited has signed a multi-million pound deal to offer the first ever mobile phone recycling service to the Middle East.

Survey finds workers in Lancashire will need 'green skills' to beat climate change
(Mon 21 Jun 2010 16:19)
Workers in Lancashire will need to improve their 'green skills' by 2020 if the region is to tackle climate change by building a low carbon economy.

How to selll your house... CLEAN it!
(Mon 21 Jun 2010 13:58)
New research conducted by property specialists movewithus has revealed that the best way to increase the chances of selling a house - for less than £100 - is simply by cleaning it.

Invite to a diabetes seminar in Fylde
(Mon 07 Jun 2010 13:04)
Anyone in Fylde who wants to know more about Diabetes is being invited to attend a seminar staged by an expert in the condition

Royal Institute of British Architects launch North West festival 2010
(Tue 01 Jun 2010 12:00)
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is excited to announce the launch of the North West Architecture Festival 2010 today (Tuesday 1st June.)

Half a million Brits go to work with a hangover
(Wed 26 May 2010 00:00)
Each day more than 520,000 people in Great Britain go to work with a hangover, according to new research by alcohol charity Drinkaware.

Lancashire nurses inited to careers day
(Tue 25 May 2010 12:52)
Nurses from across Lancashire are being invited to a special careers day taking place in Blackpool.

Health mentor volunteers sought in Fylde
(Thu 20 May 2010 16:39)
Health chiefs in the Fylde aim to recruit volunteers to help give advice on adopting a beneficial lifestyle and fitness regime.

Lancashire lawyer "coasts" to fund-raising feat
(Tue 18 May 2010 19:07)
A Flylde lawyer is walking the length of the Lancashire coast to raise funds for charity Bowel Cancer UK.