Opinion, LBV Hub

Key Digital and corporate social responsibility

Sustainability and health are the top priorities of many people’s 2021 list, and businesses should have the...

News, LBV Hub

Wills Week raises £1,200 for Trinity Hospice

Fylde Coast solicitors, Alexander Grace Law, have raised £1,200 for Trinity Hospice through their Wills Week...

News, LBV Hub

Swansway Group supports National Careers Week 2021

Highlighting the diversity of #motorcareers on offer in our dynamic industry.

News, LBV Hub

Council-backed programme to help scaleup firms gain major retail contracts

A first of its kind programme has been launched aimed at helping fast growing Lancashire food and drink busi...

News, LBV Hub

Fully-funded programme to help family-run SMEs adopt new technologies

Lancaster University Management School professor has designed Evolve Digital to help business leaders to nav...

News

EFS Global acquires AFI UK

Burnley-based logistics firm EFS Global has acquired AFI UK Limited for an undisclosed sum.

Coronavirus

Lancashire workers urged to test for coronavirus

Those who cannot work from home and must still travel to work are being urged to get regular rapid Covid-19...

News

Sales Geek to recruit after bumper year

Blackburn-based Sales Geek is set to add to its team after reporting 80 per cent growth across 2020.

Appointments

Taylors appoints experienced commercial disputes partner

Taylors Solicitors has appointed Stuart Farr as commercial disputes partner.

Appointments

Hotfoot announces pair of appointments

Hotfoot has appointed Jazmin Fletcher as marketing consultant and Cameron Fitzwilliam as web developer.

Anniversary

Age Concern at 40: Proving Age is just a number

Age Concern Central Lancashire, the county’s multi-award-winning older people’s charity, has unveiled ambiti...

News, LBV Hub

Flying Start to 2021 for Piranha Digital

Piranha Digital is experiencing their best start to a year for new business wins in the company’s 20-year hi...

News, LBV Hub

Business First’s Northlight reports 75% occupancy within three months

The company has reported an astonishing growth in occupancy for its latest development, a Grade 2 listed mil...

Breaking News, News, Coronavirus

Budget 2021: Furlough is extended as Corporation Tax rises

Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed a further extension of the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (C...

Coronavirus

Lancashire workers urged to test for coronavirus

Those who cannot work from home and must still travel to work are being urged to get regular rapid Covid-19...

Advice, Coronavirus

Two Zero Scaleup ambition

At the start of 2020 many of us found ourselves raring to seize new opportunities and do great things. What...

News, LBV Hub, Coronavirus

Chorley Group map out ‘motor-vation’ plans for staff

Regional dealership reward team with lockdown lifting day off

News, Coronavirus

Prime minister outlines plan to reopen businesses

Prime minister Boris Johnson has outlines a four-stage plan with the intention of lifting all legal limits o...

Advice, LBV Hub, Coronavirus

CBILS and BBLS: current deadline and other key points you should know about

The deadline for obtaining support through CBILS and BBLS has been extended until 31 March 2021.

News, Coronavirus

FWP delivers vaccination hubs as the North West’s Covid fight intensifies

FWP has worked at pace to create the North West’s latest community vaccination centres as the fight against...

Coronavirus, LBV Hub

Just listen to me!

The Peer Listening Project is a wellbeing initiative from The Growing Club CIC to help support women through...

Advice, LBV Hub, Coronavirus

What do employers need to consider for employees who wish to become volunteer vaccinators?

Today we outline key considerations for employers regarding employees wanting to become volunteer vaccinator...

News

Going global: Lancashire International Trade Conference 2021

Some of the biggest names in international trade are gathering with county exporters for the Lancashire Inte...

Breaking News, News, Coronavirus

Budget 2021: Furlough is extended as Corporation Tax rises

Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed a further extension of the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (C...

News

Inspired Energy acquires Businesswise Solutions and GEM

Kirkham-based Inspired Energy has acquired a pair of businesses including Nelson-based Businesswise Solution...

News, LBV Hub

Wills Week raises £1,200 for Trinity Hospice

Fylde Coast solicitors, Alexander Grace Law, have raised £1,200 for Trinity Hospice through their Wills Week...

News, LBV Hub

Swansway Group supports National Careers Week 2021

Highlighting the diversity of #motorcareers on offer in our dynamic industry.

News, LBV Hub

Council-backed programme to help scaleup firms gain major retail contracts

A first of its kind programme has been launched aimed at helping fast growing Lancashire food and drink busi...

News, LBV Hub

Fully-funded programme to help family-run SMEs adopt new technologies

Lancaster University Management School professor has designed Evolve Digital to help business leaders to nav...

News

EFS Global acquires AFI UK

Burnley-based logistics firm EFS Global has acquired AFI UK Limited for an undisclosed sum.

News

Sales Geek to recruit after bumper year

Blackburn-based Sales Geek is set to add to its team after reporting 80 per cent growth across 2020.

Advice, Coronavirus

Two Zero Scaleup ambition

At the start of 2020 many of us found ourselves raring to seize new opportunities and do great things. What...

Advice, LBV Hub

How tax efficient are you in 2021? Review it before this tax year end

As the tax year end approaches on 5 April 2021, this is a good time to review your tax situation to see how...

Advice, LBV Hub

A dozen reasons to use business gifts to make your business memorable

Twelve good reasons to add printed promotional business gifts to your marketing budget for every type of enc...

Advice, LBV Hub

A roadmap for re-opening

Ian McCulloch of Begbies Traynor in Preston takes a closer look at the 'roadmap for re-opening' and what it...

Advice, LBV Hub, Coronavirus

CBILS and BBLS: current deadline and other key points you should know about

The deadline for obtaining support through CBILS and BBLS has been extended until 31 March 2021.

Advice

How bad SEO could see your site ‘disappear’

Poor SEO can actually hurt your site’s chances of ranking on Google.

Advice

Now’s the time to network

One year ago, within this feature, I wrote about the importance of community. Nobody could have predicted ju...

Advice, LBV Hub

Promoting better mental health amid Covid

How employers can promote better mental health amid Covid

Advice

Zoom fatigue and bringing the sparkle back

There is no getting away from the fact that video calls and messages are the new normal. 

Appointments

LEP appoints four new board members

The Lancashire Enterprise Partnership has appointed new members to its board of directors, including special...

Appointments

Taylors appoints experienced commercial disputes partner

Taylors Solicitors has appointed Stuart Farr as commercial disputes partner.

Appointments

Hotfoot announces pair of appointments

Hotfoot has appointed Jazmin Fletcher as marketing consultant and Cameron Fitzwilliam as web developer.

Appointments

Attock Network Products appoints new managing director

Accrington-based Attock Network Products has promoted Henna Shah to managing director.

Appointments, LBV Hub

An Interview with our new graduate recruitment consultant Erin McKnight

Meet Erin Mcknight who joined us on Monday 22nd February on our Graduate Scheme as one of our newly appointm...

News, Appointments

EG Group earnings up 48 per cent in 2020

EG Group has posted its year-end figures for 2020, showing an increase in EBITDA of 48 per cent, up beyond £...

Appointments

Ribble Cycles appoints new head of creative

Preston-based bike manufacturer Ribble Cycles has appointed Simon Picton as its new head of creative.

Appointments, LBV Hub

New challenge for Neale Rogers at Preston Audi

We are delighted to say that Neale Rogers has joined our Preston Audi centre as a Parts Adviser.

Appointments, LBV Hub

Head of Blackburn Sixth Form appointment announced

Blackburn College is delighted to announce the appointment of Asif Khan as the new Head of Blackburn Sixth F...

Awards, LBV Hub

British Sheep’s milk industry celebrated as cheesemaker scoops top award

Parlick cheese made by Longridge's Singletons & Co has been awarded the ‘Taste of Excellence’ trophy in...

Awards, LBV Hub

NORI shortlisted for family business award

NORI HR & Employment Law are delighted to be shortlisted for the Family Business of the Year Award 2021....

Awards, LBV Hub

Explore WhatCar’s Best Electric SUV of the Year 2021

The new BMW iX3 Premier Edition, the first fully electric-powered BMW X model is ushering in a newEra of per...

Awards, LBV Hub

Lifetime achievement award for Michael Smyth, Swansway Group chairman

Local businessman Michael Smyth honoured for all the benefits he has delivered to motorists in a career span...

Awards, News, Red Rose Awards

Red Rose Awards 2021 rescheduled to November

The Red Rose Awards, Lancashire’s favourite business awards ceremony, has extended its 2021 programme of eve...

Awards, LBV Hub

Lancashire MINI centres scoop national marketing award

Two Lancashire-based MINI Centres have won a national marketing award.

Awards, LBV Hub

BMW kicks off 2021 by scooping What Car? awards

BMW has kicked off 2021 by scooping an impressive number of wins at the 43rd annual What Car? Awards.

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...

Opinion, LBV Hub

Key Digital and corporate social responsibility

Sustainability and health are the top priorities of many people’s 2021 list, and businesses should have the...

News, LBV Hub

Wills Week raises £1,200 for Trinity Hospice

Fylde Coast solicitors, Alexander Grace Law, have raised £1,200 for Trinity Hospice through their Wills Week...

News, LBV Hub

Swansway Group supports National Careers Week 2021

Highlighting the diversity of #motorcareers on offer in our dynamic industry.

News, LBV Hub

Council-backed programme to help scaleup firms gain major retail contracts

A first of its kind programme has been launched aimed at helping fast growing Lancashire food and drink busi...

News, LBV Hub

Fully-funded programme to help family-run SMEs adopt new technologies

Lancaster University Management School professor has designed Evolve Digital to help business leaders to nav...

News, LBV Hub

Flying Start to 2021 for Piranha Digital

Piranha Digital is experiencing their best start to a year for new business wins in the company’s 20-year hi...

News, LBV Hub

Business First’s Northlight reports 75% occupancy within three months

The company has reported an astonishing growth in occupancy for its latest development, a Grade 2 listed mil...

News, LBV Hub

Male eating disorders: Misunderstood, unrecognised and undiagnosed

Check out our most recent article which discusses the stigma associated with male eating disorders.

News, LBV Hub

Hyndburn Borough Council awarded £150,000 to prepare transformative bid

The Amazing Accrington board have been successful in their peer pressure bid to Hyndburn Borough Council for...

News, LBV Hub

Hyndburn Borough Council awarded £150,000 to prepare transformative bid

The Amazing Accrington board have been successful in their peer pressure bid to Hyndburn Borough Council for...

News, LBV Hub

Bellway makes donation to Whitby's Pantry at Intact Preston

Leading housebuilder Bellway has made a £300 donation to Whitby’s Pantry, part of the Intact Preston communi...

Appointments, LBV Hub

Anderton Gables makes new appointment

Anderton Gables welcomes Sarah Walker

News

Blackburn council to team up with Maple Grove to buy Thwaites site

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council will form a joint partnership with Maple Grove Developments to acquire...

News

Axess 2 delivers panoramic lift for Grade II listed Landmark

Axess 2 has installed a panoramic glass lift at The Landmark in Burnley as the building's owners look to div...

Advice, LBV Hub

Commercial property surveys: Which one do I need?

Surveys of commercial properties vary widely and depending on the reason for instruction, commercial surveys...

News, LBV Hub

Bellway announces land acquisition in Lostock

New residential development of 214 homes gets go ahead.

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...

Exclusive, Roundtable debate

Scaleup debate: Heading in the right direction

Lancashire’s scaleup businesses will play a massive part in the post-Covid recovery.

Exclusive, Roundtable debate

Making the right noises to advance manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing and aerospace have been badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

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...