Breaking News, News

Fracking is back

Shale gas exploration operator Cuadrilla today confirmed it has resumed hydraulic fracturing operations at i...

Advice

Attract, retain and motivate the best people

The recruitment goal of most companies is to attract, retain and motivate the very best people into the busi...

LBV Hub, Opinion

Blackburn Rovers CEO Steve Waggot recognised as an Inspiring Leader

Director of executive recruitment firm, Walmsley Wilkinson Associates interviews Steve Waggott, CEO of Black...

Awards

Three more businesses pledge support in run up to Sub36 Awards entry deadline

Three more Lancashire businesses, including one former winner, are backing the the Sub36 Awards by signing o...

Breaking News, News

New operator for West Coast Mainline

The running of the West Coast Mainline will be taken over by a joint venture between First Group and Trenita...

News

Jobless figures ‘a warning sign’

Rising unemployment figures in the North West have been flagged up as a “warning sign” for the region.

News

Salad firm invests in smart technology

Len Wright Salads is to tap into revolutionary digital technology to improve productivity and reduce waste.

LBV Hub, Appointments

HR specialist joins Napthens

An expert with more than a decade of experience providing HR advice has joined Lancashire regional law firm...

News, LBV Hub

Health Innovation Campus increasing breast screening attendance using AI

New technology to boost the number of patients attending vital breast screening appointments has been develo...

News, LBV Hub

HR business set to recruit after Boost support

A HR consultancy built from scratch is planning to double its client-base to 120 in the next year after taki...

News, LBV Hub

Web and digital agency Fertile Frog expands

It’s been a very exciting few months for Lancashire digital agency Fertile Frog.

News

Full marks for Holgates holiday parks

Each of the North Lancashire holiday parks owned and operated by Holgates has been granted five-star AA asse...

News

GEM UK acquired by Bury trading partner

GEM UK Mailing Solutions of Tarleton has been acquired by The Mailing Room (TMR) of Bury for an undisclosed...

News

Flavour Warehouse buys Northern Ireland retailer

Darwen based e-liquid manufacturer Flavour Warehouse has acquired Total Vapour which will expand its trade i...

News, LBV Hub

Keynote speakers fly in for Northwest’s premier European business showcase

Keynote speakers fly in for Northwest’s premier European Business Showcase

Breaking News, News

Fracking is back

Shale gas exploration operator Cuadrilla today confirmed it has resumed hydraulic fracturing operations at i...

Breaking News, News

New operator for West Coast Mainline

The running of the West Coast Mainline will be taken over by a joint venture between First Group and Trenita...

News

Jobless figures ‘a warning sign’

Rising unemployment figures in the North West have been flagged up as a “warning sign” for the region.

News

Salad firm invests in smart technology

Len Wright Salads is to tap into revolutionary digital technology to improve productivity and reduce waste.

News, LBV Hub

Health Innovation Campus increasing breast screening attendance using AI

New technology to boost the number of patients attending vital breast screening appointments has been develo...

News, LBV Hub

HR business set to recruit after Boost support

A HR consultancy built from scratch is planning to double its client-base to 120 in the next year after taki...

News, LBV Hub

Web and digital agency Fertile Frog expands

It’s been a very exciting few months for Lancashire digital agency Fertile Frog.

Advice

Planning smarter for a happier retirement

It’s a common myth that the key to a happy retirement is the biggest possible pension pot.

Advice

Attract, retain and motivate the best people

The recruitment goal of most companies is to attract, retain and motivate the very best people into the busi...

Advice

RICS valuers, are they worth it?

For most people valuations are something that only crop up when it comes to buying and selling a property.

Advice, LBV Hub

Cost control: How FMs can benefit from keeping an eye on expenditure

As scrutiny of the bottom line becomes increasingly intense, facilities managers can play a pivotal role in...

Advice

Debts don’t die with you!

The common myth that debts die with you can have a catastrophic impact on grieving relatives. 

LBV Hub, Advice

Lasting Power of Attorney warning for farmers

The importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney in the farming industry is being highlighted by a legal expert...

Advice

Creating a culture for growth

We all know the benefits of having a stable team and what an asset long standing members can be to any busin...

Advice, LBV Hub

Professional development planning cycle

What is currently stopping you from being as successful as you feel you can be in your professional life?

Advice

Choosing the right pension for your goals

Pensions fall into two categories: defined benefit and defined contribution. 

Appointments

Commercial property specialist Helen Marsh joins Forbes

Helen Marsh has joined the commercial property team at Forbes Solicitors as a partner.

LBV Hub, Appointments

HR specialist joins Napthens

An expert with more than a decade of experience providing HR advice has joined Lancashire regional law firm...

Appointments

Suresite appoints Rob Davies as CTO

Preston-based retail services company Suresite Group has appointed Rob Davies as chief technology officer.

Appointments, LBV Hub

Pierce strengthens board with appointment of Simon Raine

Pierce Chartered Accountants has appointed former banker Simon Raine as an advisor to its board of directors...

Appointments, LBV Hub

Two new promotions at Farleys Solicitors

North West law firm Farleys Solicitors has announced their next round of promotions, following another year...

Appointments, LBV Hub

Door4 appoints new executives

Door4 appointed two digital marketing executives, who will work on a range of retained accounts and website...

Appointments, LBV Hub

Begbies Traynor makes two senior promotions in Preston

Business recovery specialists Begbies Traynor has made two senior promotions in its Preston office.

Appointments

EKM appoints Jessie Barth as events manager

E-commerce specialist EKM has hired Jessie Barth to coordinate events hosted in its dedicated events space.

Appointments

Charlie Moran takes senior intelligence role at KR Group

Preston-based KR Group has appointed Charlie Moran as group data and business intelligence director.

Awards

Three more businesses pledge support in run up to Sub36 Awards entry deadline

Three more Lancashire businesses, including one former winner, are backing the the Sub36 Awards by signing o...

Awards

£35m UCLan development wins construction award

The newly opened Engineering Innovation Centre at the University of Central Lancashire has been honoured for...

Awards, LBV Hub

Regional finalists of the Small Business Big Heart Awards

The Business Clinic have been selected as Regional Finalists for the Small Business Big Heart Awards 2019. H...

Awards

Chorley Group drives away with Auto Trader award

The Chorley Group has been named one of the best of the UK's 13,000 retailers by Auto Trader.

Awards, LBV Hub

Local business named top dealer group in UK

Family-owned Swansway Motor Group scooped the Motor Trader Dealers Group of the Year Award 2019.

Awards

Siobhan Courtney wins women in business award

Siobhan Courtney, managing director of The Eventus Recruitment Group, has won the Women in Business category...

Awards

Lancashire pair win PR awards

Lancashire Constabulary has won a public relations award for its Think Child campaign, and Rawtenstall-based...

Awards

2019 EVAs finalists revealed

The finalists for the 2019 Enterprise Vision Awards have been announced, honouring the top businesswomen in...

Awards

Community Foundation wins award for support of women

The Community Foundation for Lancashire has been named Women’s Support Group of the Year at the English Wome...

Dealmakers, LBV Hub

Farleys and Pierce advise Springhill Care Group on sale to Prime Life

The Corporate teams at Farleys Solicitors and Pierce Accountants have advised Ken and Nicola Nolan the owner...

News, LBV Hub

Keynote speakers fly in for Northwest’s premier European business showcase

Keynote speakers fly in for Northwest’s premier European Business Showcase

LBV Hub, Opinion

Blackburn Rovers CEO Steve Waggot recognised as an Inspiring Leader

Director of executive recruitment firm, Walmsley Wilkinson Associates interviews Steve Waggott, CEO of Black...

LBV Hub, Appointments

HR specialist joins Napthens

An expert with more than a decade of experience providing HR advice has joined Lancashire regional law firm...

News, LBV Hub

Health Innovation Campus increasing breast screening attendance using AI

New technology to boost the number of patients attending vital breast screening appointments has been develo...

News, LBV Hub

HR business set to recruit after Boost support

A HR consultancy built from scratch is planning to double its client-base to 120 in the next year after taki...

News, LBV Hub

Web and digital agency Fertile Frog expands

It’s been a very exciting few months for Lancashire digital agency Fertile Frog.

News, LBV Hub

Oaktree Grange’s perfect solution for upsizing to a family home

Lovell Homes offers tips on moving with little ones

Advice, LBV Hub

Cost control: How FMs can benefit from keeping an eye on expenditure

As scrutiny of the bottom line becomes increasingly intense, facilities managers can play a pivotal role in...

Appointments

Commercial property specialist Helen Marsh joins Forbes

Helen Marsh has joined the commercial property team at Forbes Solicitors as a partner.

Awards

Three more businesses pledge support in run up to Sub36 Awards entry deadline

Three more Lancashire businesses, including one former winner, are backing the the Sub36 Awards by signing o...

Advice

RICS valuers, are they worth it?

For most people valuations are something that only crop up when it comes to buying and selling a property.

News, LBV Hub

Oaktree Grange’s perfect solution for upsizing to a family home

Lovell Homes offers tips on moving with little ones

News, LBV Hub

Bellway site manager wins Pride in the Job award

Bellway Homes’ senior site manager Gavin Flannery is the proud recipient of a National House Building Counci...

News, LBV Hub

Bluefig Investments secures approval for 55 Mosley Street scheme

Bluefig Investments (UK) has secured planning permission to redevelop and expand Manchester city centre's 55...

News

Conlon completes Spanish Hall restoration at Winter Gardens

Conlon Construction has completed the £1.9m renovation of the Spanish Hall in Blackpool's Winter Gardens.

News, LBV Hub

Energy Performance Certificate warning for landlords

Private landlords are being warned of the importance of making sure their properties meet new energy efficie...

Roundtable debate

Property debate: The ideal homes mix

Lancashire is seeing housebuilding grow at rapid rates in areas around the county.

Roundtable debate

Property debate: The ideal homes mix

Lancashire is seeing housebuilding grow at rapid rates in areas around the county.

Roundtable debate

Technology debate: Making great connections

The Internet of Things is revolutionising the way we all live and work. We gathered our panel at the offices...

Roundtable debate

Celebrating success

With success stories from this year’s Red Rose Awards still fresh in everyone’s minds, we gathered a panel o...

Roundtable debate

Family business debate: Relatively speaking

Family businesses are the backbone of Lancashire’s economy. We brought our panel of experts to the table to...

Roundtable debate

Talking NHS innovation

Doing business with the NHS can be challenging but a special gathering of experts in Lancashire looked to ea...

Roundtable debate

Debate: Smarter manufacturing

Manufacturing is the lifeblood of Lancashire’s economy – but we need to get smarter at it.

Roundtable debate

Debate: Substance abuse in the workplace

It can be an uncomfortable issue to tackle, but the problem of substance abuse in the workplace can be disas...

Roundtable debate

Debate: Moving up the gears

Moving up the gears: How do you make the successful transition from a start-up business to one that’s going...

Roundtable debate

Hot 100 debate: Challenge and opportunity

We gathered a panel of Hot 100 business leaders at marketing agency every1 in Preston to discuss future grow...