Exclusive

Pennine Lancashire: A green light for diversification

East Lancashire has massive opportunities to become a national and global leader in low carbon and green tec...

Appointments, LBV Hub

VW Aftersales goes from strength to strength

A further appointment to keep pace with Swansway Group's investment in Oldham

Advice, LBV Hub

Post a promotional gift to say thanks and make your business memorable

Ideas from the experienced team at BusinessGiftUK to say thank you to staff and customers working from home

News, LBV Hub

Hyndburn charity helps to combat loneliness and spread festive cheer this Christmas

Accrington based charity Community Solutions North West has distributed almost 500 wellbeing boxes in time f...

News, LBV Hub

Warning for directors as more than 10,000 Lancashire companies on the brink

Directors of firms in financial distress must take proactive action sooner rather than later, say experts at...

News, LBV Hub

eBusiness UK secures three more digital marketing contracts

eBusiness UK’s growth is continuing as the web development agency has secured three new contracts to supply...

News

Countdown is on to the Doing The Deal event

Two entrepreneurs behind one of the biggest acquisitions in Lancashire of the last 12 months will share thei...

News

Morecambe Bay gas fields begin energy-saving drive

Morecambe Bay gas fields has enlisted the service of a world-renowned engineering consultancy to help reduce...

Opinion

The more that things change...

Everything changes and everything stays the same, or so they say.

News, LBV Hub

CEO Europe of world's premier infrastructure firm is an Inspiring Leader

Walmsley Wilkinson interview Colin Wood, MBE

Advice, LBV Hub, Coronavirus

Employer FAQs for Lockdown 3.0

Here we address some frequently asked questions regarding employment law.

Company Spotlight, LBV Hub

It’s not too late to make your 2021 business resolutions

New Year advice for businesses

Opinion, LBV Hub

What will affect the housing market in 2021?

With the pandemic still dominating the headlines, we look at what 2021 may hold for buyers, sellers and move...

News, Coronavirus

Harris open for rapid Covid-19 testing

Rapid coronavirus testing is now available to businesses and their employees at The Harris in Preston city c...

Advice, LBV Hub, Coronavirus

Employer FAQs for Lockdown 3.0

Here we address some frequently asked questions regarding employment law.

Exclusive, Coronavirus

Sector focus: Advanced manufacturing

While the Covid-19 pandemic has all but grounded the civil aerospace sector that is so vital to Lancashire’s...

News, Coronavirus

Blackpool Airport launches Covid-19 testing service

Hangar 3 at Blackpool Airtport has teamed up with DAM Healthcare to offer testing

News, Coronavirus

Third lockdown brings new government support

The government has introduced new support funding for businesses after the country entered a new national lo...

Coronavirus, LBV Hub

Additional £4.6bn lockdown grants for businesses following third national lockdown

A new £4.6bn funding package has been announced for businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector...

News, LBV Hub, Coronavirus

F&W in the Community - Burnley Together vs The Virus

Burnley Together is a community project which was set up within the space of 48 hours following the outbreak...

LBV Hub, Opinion, Coronavirus

New year, new opportunities for small businesses to bounce back

Small businesses from across the North West can gain vital leadership support as they continue to tackle the...

LBV Hub, Opinion, Coronavirus

A year – like no other – in review

Let’s recap this incredible, one-of-a-kind year.

News

Warden appointed to NHS framework

Warden Construction has earned two places on the NHS Shared Business Services framework agreement for public...

News, Coronavirus

Harris open for rapid Covid-19 testing

Rapid coronavirus testing is now available to businesses and their employees at The Harris in Preston city c...

News, LBV Hub

Hyndburn charity helps to combat loneliness and spread festive cheer this Christmas

Accrington based charity Community Solutions North West has distributed almost 500 wellbeing boxes in time f...

News, LBV Hub

Warning for directors as more than 10,000 Lancashire companies on the brink

Directors of firms in financial distress must take proactive action sooner rather than later, say experts at...

News, LBV Hub

eBusiness UK secures three more digital marketing contracts

eBusiness UK’s growth is continuing as the web development agency has secured three new contracts to supply...

News

Countdown is on to the Doing The Deal event

Two entrepreneurs behind one of the biggest acquisitions in Lancashire of the last 12 months will share thei...

News

Morecambe Bay gas fields begin energy-saving drive

Morecambe Bay gas fields has enlisted the service of a world-renowned engineering consultancy to help reduce...

News, LBV Hub

CEO Europe of world's premier infrastructure firm is an Inspiring Leader

Walmsley Wilkinson interview Colin Wood, MBE

News, LBV Hub

Why might I need a Funeral Plan?

Perhaps this year, you know someone who has lost a loved one?

Advice, LBV Hub

Post a promotional gift to say thanks and make your business memorable

Ideas from the experienced team at BusinessGiftUK to say thank you to staff and customers working from home

Advice, LBV Hub, Coronavirus

Employer FAQs for Lockdown 3.0

Here we address some frequently asked questions regarding employment law.

Advice

Purpose is key to a powerful brand

The days of telling your audiences your business, product, service or organisation is the best thing since s...

Advice, LBV Hub

Supercharging your IT infrastructure’s immunity in 2021

Kicking off the year in a third lockdown isn’t how many of us imagined 2021 starting off, however the light...

Advice, LBV Hub

Fast forward to 2023

FREE Digital and E-commerce Consultation and Appraisal and how establishing a robust digital and e-commerce...

Advice, LBV Hub

Thinking about cutting your marketing budget during a recession?

Factored's brand strategist, Emma Kidd, shares her tips on how to spend your marketing budget during a reces...

Advice

Reflect before reacting

2020 proved to be a challenging time for businesses across the UK – and worldwide. 

Advice, LBV Hub

The importance of preparing for on camera interviews

The importance of the 'softer skills' of video production

Advice, LBV Hub

Rethinking your office space? Check out the main trends for 2021

Total Interior Contracts share their top trends in office design for 2021.

Appointments

Quality Essential Distribution appoints senior finance manager

Bamber Bridge-based Quality Essential Distribution has appointed Andrew Judge as senior finance manager.

Appointments

Tom Grundy to oversee procurement at Anwyl

Tom Grundy has been appointed as housing procurement director at Anwyl Homes Lancashire, based in Chorley

Appointments, LBV Hub

VW Aftersales goes from strength to strength

A further appointment to keep pace with Swansway Group's investment in Oldham

Appointments, LBV Hub

Alcedo appoints manager for new Lancaster office

Fast growing Alcedo Care Group has appointed Nicki Grain in Lancaster.

Appointments, LBV Hub

The Growing Club creates new role to boost women's wellbeing

The Growing Club CIC appoints wellbeing officer to help improve women's mental, emotional and physical wellb...

Appointments

Claire Sofield appointed managing director at Four Recruitment

Claire Sofield has taken on the managing director role at Four Recruitment

Appointments

Suresite Group appoints new CEO

Steve Hoban has been appointed as the chief executive of Preston-based forecourts specialist Suresite Group....

Appointments, LBV Hub

Warm welcome to Josh Miller who joins Swansway

Bringing additional talent to support our thriving TPS business.

Appointments, LBV Hub

Dom Waite appointed sales executive at Swansway

We are delighted to announce that Dom Waite has joined us at our Oldham VW retailer.

Awards, LBV Hub

WERU UK celebrates the double in the 2020 Installer Awards

Weru UK, a market leader in windows and doors, is delighted to announce that the company has been shortliste...

Awards, News, Red Rose Awards

Red Rose Awards chooses Community Foundation as charity partner

The organisers of the Red Rose Awards have selected the Community Foundation for Lancashire as its charity p...

Awards, LBV Hub

APM Design crowned winners at the 2020 Northern Design Awards

Darwen based commercial interior design practice crowned winners of the 2020 Northern Design Awards Project...

LBV Hub, Awards

Swansway Group shortlisted for Car Dealer Magazine award

Swansway Group are absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted in Car Dealer Magazine's Used Car Online Sa...

Awards, News, Red Rose Awards

Forbes and Barclays renew support for Red Rose Awards

Forbes Solicitors and Barclays have both extended their support as headline sponsors for the Red Rose Awards...

Awards

Soap named among best of the digital agencies

Soap has secured two global Clutch awards and a listing in the Drum’s Top 100 Independent Agencies.

Awards

Lancaster University wins employer engagement award

A Lancaster University project which engages employers with students has won an award for the Best Universit...

Awards, LBV Hub

Fat Media shortlisted in the Northern Digital Awards 2021

Fat Media are thrilled to announce that their work for Maximum Adventure has been recognised in the prestigi...

Awards, News, Red Rose Awards

New-look Red Rose Awards to return in 2021

The Red Rose Awards, Lancashire’s biggest business awards event, is to return in 2021 with a new look, new c...

Appointments, LBV Hub

VW Aftersales goes from strength to strength

A further appointment to keep pace with Swansway Group's investment in Oldham

Advice, LBV Hub

Post a promotional gift to say thanks and make your business memorable

Ideas from the experienced team at BusinessGiftUK to say thank you to staff and customers working from home

News, LBV Hub

Hyndburn charity helps to combat loneliness and spread festive cheer this Christmas

Accrington based charity Community Solutions North West has distributed almost 500 wellbeing boxes in time f...

News, LBV Hub

Warning for directors as more than 10,000 Lancashire companies on the brink

Directors of firms in financial distress must take proactive action sooner rather than later, say experts at...

News, LBV Hub

eBusiness UK secures three more digital marketing contracts

eBusiness UK’s growth is continuing as the web development agency has secured three new contracts to supply...

News, LBV Hub

CEO Europe of world's premier infrastructure firm is an Inspiring Leader

Walmsley Wilkinson interview Colin Wood, MBE

Advice, LBV Hub, Coronavirus

Employer FAQs for Lockdown 3.0

Here we address some frequently asked questions regarding employment law.

Company Spotlight, LBV Hub

It’s not too late to make your 2021 business resolutions

New Year advice for businesses

Opinion, LBV Hub

What will affect the housing market in 2021?

With the pandemic still dominating the headlines, we look at what 2021 may hold for buyers, sellers and move...

Opinion, LBV Hub

What will affect the housing market in 2021?

With the pandemic still dominating the headlines, we look at what 2021 may hold for buyers, sellers and move...

News

FWP moves at speed to deliver mass Covid vaccination centres

FWP has moved at speed to create community vaccination centres across the North West in the fight against th...

Advice, LBV Hub

Rethinking your office space? Check out the main trends for 2021

Total Interior Contracts share their top trends in office design for 2021.

News

Eric Wright acquires £2.5m Salford site

Eric Wright Group has acquired the 37,311sq ft industrial unit at Wardley Industrial Estate

News, LBV Hub

Brothers acquire regional commercial storage business

Neil and David Clemson have acquired the commercial storage business K2 Storage Solutions from E. Sutton Gro...

Appointments

Brabners appoints commercial property partner

Law firm Brabners has appointed Abdul Salam as ommercial property partner after the department increased its...

Advice, LBV Hub

Business tenancies: Landlord remedies for non-payment of rent

Business Tenancies - Landlord Remedies for Non-payment of Rent. Reflecting the introduction of various legis...

News, LBV Hub

Former cotton mill transformed into modern coworking space

A derelict mill which was named as a listed building at risk by English Heritage has been given a new lease...

Appointments

New chair of Calico Group board appointed

Phil Watson has been appointed chair of the board at The Calico Group after Lesley Burrows stepped down from...

Exclusive, Roundtable debate

Putting the business case for devolution

Lancashire must put politics and the details of local government re-organisation to one side and concentrate...

Exclusive, Roundtable debate

Meeting 'new normal' challenges with skill

We joined with Themis at Burnley College and asked our panel what skills and leadership qualities had come t...

Exclusive, Roundtable debate, Awards

Showing the will to win

We brought some of our Red Rose Award winners and sponsors together for the first time since the event in Ma...

Exclusive, Roundtable debate

The changing face of finance

Lancashire Business View and Rosebud, the business finance arm of the county council, brought business leade...

Roundtable debate

Embracing change in the face of a pandemic

Lancashire business leaders have shared how they have embraced change, both in their organisations and perso...

Roundtable debate, Coronavirus

The tide is turning

We brought together a top panel to discuss how Blackpool and the Fylde Coast is facing the impact of coronav...

Roundtable debate, Coronavirus

Roundtable debate: Being professional in the face of a crisis

We brought our panel of experts together to look at the importance of the professional services sector in La...

Roundtable debate, Coronavirus

Resilience roundtable: Leading from the front

We brought together experts from across the county to discuss resilience and what else we need from leaders...

Exclusive, Roundtable debate

Developing a new digital future

Digital skills have become vital as businesses look to meet the challenges of the coronavirus crisis.