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Darwen mechanics rent out space to DIY motor buffs
3:07pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
A DARWEN garage has become the first in the North to introduce a new rent-a-bay scheme.
Number of East Lancashire start-ups doubles
2:33pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
THE Lancashire Telegraph’s We’re Backing Business campaign has helped double the number of business start-ups in East Lancashire.
Accrington firm's electronic cigarettes deal
5:10pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
ELECTRONIC cigarette brand Intellicig has struck a deal to supply 10,000 outlets across the country.
Darwen hotel in running for two awards
5:08pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
A DARWEN hotel has been shortlisted for two prestigious business awards.
Blackburn bus maker puts brakes on move
3:05pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
BLACKBURN bus maker Optare has called off a planned move from its base, in Lower Philips Road, to a site on Walker Park, Guide.
Dozens of jobs at risk at East Lancashire clothing stores
2:41pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
DOZENS of East Lancashire jobs are at risk after high-street retailer Ethel Austin was placed into administration for the second time in two years.
Laying the Groundwork for success in East Lancashire
2:38pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
ONE company that has benefited from Business Link North West’s expertise since our We’re Backing Business campaign was launched is Groundwork Pennine Lancashire.
Helmshore chemical engineer bringing science fun to primary schools
9:00pm Monday 8th February 2010
A CHEMICAL engineer is sparking renewed interest in science at school with a new business venture.
Bid to set up ‘University of Football’ in Burnley
9:00am Monday 8th February 2010
A WORLD-first ‘football university’ could be coming to Burnley as part of dramatic new plans to redevelop Turf Moor.
Top award for Samlesbury wine merchant
1:43pm Monday 8th February 2010
A wine merchant is toasting success after scooping a prestigious award.
Nelson man's t-shirt firm goes global
12:24pm Monday 8th February 2010
A CLOTHING company, which started life in a young entrepreneur’s Nelson bedroom three years ago, is taking the world by storm.
Boost for growth for Burnley firm
3:55pm Monday 8th February 2010
A BURNLEY firm has won new contracts and created more jobs thanks to a council initiative.
Fast web link offer to boost East Lancashire firms
1:44pm Monday 8th February 2010
SUPER-FAST broadband that will improve links between digital firms across the North West will be hosted at the Burnley university campus.
Efficiency saving training for Blackburn bus employees
1:30pm Monday 8th February 2010
MORE than 100 staff at bus and coach maker Optare completed training to learn to find efficiency savings.
Minister issues fighters pledge
1:32pm Monday 8th February 2010
TWO aircraft partly built in East Lancashire will form the backbone of Britain’s military for years to come, a Government minister has pledged.
Help on tax bills for Lancashire businesses
1:27pm Monday 8th February 2010
MORE than 5,000 Lancashire businesses have been granted more time to pay tax bills under a Government scheme, it has been revealed.
Thriving Darwen firm hit by big chill
11:02am Monday 8th February 2010
DARWEN ‘smart metering’ firm Bglobal has announced another bumper deal — but warned its profits may be hit by the cold snap.
Lancashire County Council bids to outsource IT in £1.9billion contract
3:48pm Sunday 7th February 2010
UP to £1.9billion of Lancashire taxpayers’ money is set to be spent on a huge new computer contract.
New jobs boost in Longridge firm's expansion
9:40am Sunday 7th February 2010
A COMPANY bought out of administration less than two years ago is set to create dozens of new jobs in 2010.
Blackburn furniture store fined over illegal workers
5:20pm Saturday 6th February 2010
A FURNITURE store has been fined £15,000 after three illegal workers were found during an immigration swoop.
We're Backing Business
Laying the Groundwork for success in East Lancashire (external link)
Lancashire Telegraph and Business Link campaign 2:38pm Tuesday 9 February 2010
Number of East Lancashire start-ups doubles (external link)
Lancashire Telegraph and Business Link campaign 2:33pm Tuesday 9 February 2010
Campaign has recipe for success for Rawtenstall deli (external link)
Lancashire Telegraph and Business Link campaign 1:42pm Thursday 31 December 2009
Tips help Waterfoot firm expand links in Asia (external link)
Lancashire Telegraph and Business Link campaign 2:03pm Tuesday 8 December 2009
We're Backing Business helps firms fight back (external link)
Lancashire Telegraph and Business Link campaign 3:29pm Friday 20 November 2009
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