THE eyes of the world will be on England on July 1 when the country becomes the largest nation so far to become smoke free. But what will the ban on smoking in public places mean for smokers and the places where they work and socialise and what is being doen to prepare?
BAE Systems in Samlesbury has handed over the first rear section of a hi-tech aircraft to American firm Lockheed Martin.
AN ENGINEERING firm is to move its 240-strong workforce into a new headquarters in the Ribble Valley.
ON the 25th anniversary of the start of the Falklands war, a former soldier who served in the elite Special Forces has told of his memories.
AN East Lancashire firm has become a market leader after buying out its major rival in a £12.5million deal.
A FARMER is counting the cost after eight of his sheep were mauled to death by dogs.
As veterans and families prepare to mark the 25th Anniversary of the start of the Falklands War, we look back on how a war thousands of miles away affected East Lancashire and how it continues to play a part in their lives.
THOUSANDS of East Lancashire businesses could be fined for not preparing for the smoking ban.
CAKE firm Inter Link Foods is in talk with its bank after being hit by serious money troubles.
East Lancashire business experts warned that small firms could be hit hard by the Budget.
