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BSOLARâs re-launches training arm

Mon, 30 Jan 12 11:01:26 +0000

Solar panel installer BSOLAR has re-launched their training arm following strong demand as a result of the new âGreen Deal.â

Blackhurst Budd expands family law team

Mon, 30 Jan 12 10:55:26 +0000

Blackpool law firm Blackhurst Budd LLP has appointed a new member to the firmâs family law team.

Grim Lancashire work accidents death toll in 2011

Fri, 30 Dec 11 00:00:05 +0000

Eight people lost their lives while at work in Lancashire last year and 661 suffered a major injury, according to the latest statistics.

Plans for new Skelmersdale centre to be unveiled

Thu, 22 Dec 11 17:09:11 +0000

Detailed plans for the first phase of a new Skelmersdale town centre are to be revealed by regeneration specialist St. Modwen in early 2012.

Olympic athlete praises Lancashire students

Fri, 02 Dec 11 10:26:36 +0000

Olympic equestrian event rider Jeanette Brakewell has praised equine students at Myerscough College as âthe highest standard Iâve seenâ.

Community cafe launches in Skelmersdale for local kids

Thu, 01 Dec 11 15:04:13 +0000

A new community cafe which acts as a safe haven for local children has been launched in the Tanhouse area of Skelmersdale.

Car giant's search for kindest Preston resident

Thu, 24 Nov 11 13:02:25 +0000

Preston residents are being called upon to nominate people from their community in a campaign designed to promote random acts of kindness this winter.

'Big Day Out' to Wigan for kids

Mon, 31 Oct 11 16:28:54 +0000

A Bolton based charity has giving children and volunteers the chance to enjoy a camping experience in the wilds of Wigan.

Multi Award Winning Fryerâs Completes Â£2.7m Deal With Blue Diamond Garden Centres

Thu, 27 Oct 11 11:26:53 +0000

Knutsford based, Fryerâs Garden Centre has completed a deal to sell the family owned garden centre and award-winning rose growing business to Blue Diamond Garden Centres of Guernsey.

Local Charity Aids Asthma Sufferers

Mon, 17 Oct 11 19:52:37 +0000

Asthma sufferers on the Fylde coast are set to benefit from the aid of a local charity.

Lancashire hosts older people's champion event

Wed, 12 Oct 11 13:18:34 +0000

Issues affecting older people across the North West were the subject up for discussion at an event hosted by Lancashire County Council.

Water boost for Burnley firm

Mon, 10 Oct 11 10:35:21 +0000

A Burnley firm specialising in water quality measuring products is set to expand with the help of Lancashire County Council's Rosebud finance package.

Horsepower at Aintree makes dream rides a reality for charity kids

Fri, 23 Sep 11 14:27:08 +0000

The Sporting Bears Motor Club gave 200 local children the opportunity to be driven around Aintreeâs Motor Racing Circuit in over 40 different luxury and exotic cars earlier this month.

New bobby on the beat for Clitheroe

Mon, 12 Sep 11 23:18:43 +0000

Residents in Clitheroe are to benefit from a new Community Beat Manager.

Greenhalgh's nominated for trio of awards

Wed, 07 Sep 11 12:12:06 +0000

Great things come in threes - the Star Wars trilogy, Olympic medals and now a trio of award nominations for North West bakery, Greenhalghâs.

Rosebud fund ignites Ribble Valley business success

Wed, 31 Aug 11 14:11:42 +0000

A Clitheroe firm is expanding its business thanks to investment from Lancashire County Council.

Double tax breaks benefit Blackpool's small firmsâ

Fri, 26 Aug 11 11:34:21 +0000

Nearly two out of every five businesses in Blackpool are benefiting from double tax breaks, Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has announced.

Lancashire Enterprise Partnership successful in superfast broadband bid

Tue, 23 Aug 11 14:22:55 +0000

Lancashire's ambitious superfast broadband project has received a welcome boost of almost Â£11m following a successful funding bid into central government.

Lancashire Enterprise Zone Bid turned down

Thu, 18 Aug 11 10:44:11 +0000

The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership has vowed to explore alternative options in spite of disappointment over its bid to bring an Enterprise Zone to Lancashire.

Work commences to build a better future for Wigan's youth

Wed, 17 Aug 11 13:00:42 +0000

Work has started on the new Â£6.5 million Wigan Youth Zone, which will occupy purpose-built accommodation at Mesnes Field.

Patients to benefit from two new state-of-the-art ultrasound scanners a Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Wed, 17 Aug 11 12:55:14 +0000

Blackpool Victoria Hospitalâs radiology department has taken delivery of two new top of the range ultrasound scanners.

Work On Multi-Million Pound Youth Project Underway

Fri, 12 Aug 11 14:29:38 +0000

Work has begun on the Â£6.5 million Wigan Youth Zone which will occupy new, purpose-built accommodation at Mesnes Field in Wigan town centre.

Lancashire partnership shortlisted for European award

Tue, 09 Aug 11 17:14:19 +0000

A Lancashire project is in the frame to win a major award for groundbreaking work on supporting victims of hate crimes.

More than Â£200k of Grant funding available for Lancashire groups

Tue, 09 Aug 11 16:31:52 +0000

Voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) groups across Lancashire have another chance to apply for funding from Lancashire County Council.

Inspector changes in Southern Divisionâ

Mon, 08 Aug 11 10:53:54 +0000

Changes have been made to the management of local policing in South Ribble, Chorley and West Lancashire.