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Hapton IT firm eyes expansion
10:50am Sunday 21st March 2010
AN IT firm plans to create new jobs this year after tying up deals with some of the world’s biggest computer firms.
Rossendale boss puts his feet up after 30 years
1:10pm Saturday 20th March 2010
ONE of Rossendale’s most popular salesmen has bid farewell to his trade after developing a rare heart condition.
Nelson vehicle leasing firm success
6:35pm Friday 19th March 2010
A VEHICLE leasing business is on the road to success, just nine months after launching.
NVQs for 44 Hyndburn workers
2:15pm Friday 19th March 2010
FORTY four employees at Express Gifts in Clayton-le-Moors have gained NVQ training after winning government funding.
Recession has 'ripped out Accrington's heart'
6:30pm Thursday 18th March 2010
THE recession has ‘ripped the heart out of Accrington town centre’, according to council bosses.
East Lancashire retail blow as chain closes five stores
2:47pm Thursday 18th March 2010
FIVE Ethel Austin stores in East Lancashire are set to close, it has been announced.
Slight growth for East Lancs economy
2:11pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
EAST Lancashire’s economy grew by just 0.17 per cent as it crawled out of recession, it has emerged.
Blackburn firm floated on stock exchange
2:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
WORLD-leading technology firm Promethean today began formally trading on the stock market — as its boss confirmed: “We are staying in Blackburn”.
Nelson businessman is pride of the county
2:19pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
NELSON businessman Tim Webber has been crowned Lancastrian of the year at a glittering awards ceremony.
Blackburn entrepreneur found faith in career success
11:32am Wednesday 17th March 2010
AN industry where “sex sells” might not seem an obvious career choice for a young Muslim woman.
Rishton carpenter's work for the Queen
5:30pm Tuesday 16th March 2010
A TEENAGE carpenter has won a top award from Prince Charles after completing a scheme that saw him working on Windsor Castle.
New shops ‘to boost Darwen town centre’
11:00am Tuesday 16th March 2010
FIVE new shops being built in the front of Darwen Market Hall will help the town centre become more vibrant, according to a local councillor.
Things are looking cup for Darwen business
10:40am Tuesday 16th March 2010
FAST-growing East Lancashire business Euro Garages has signed a major deal with coffee chain giant Starbucks.
Barrowford business hit by flood
11:36pm Monday 15th March 2010
A SPECIALITY off-licence that had been open just over a week has been forced to close for a few days after a flood.
£1.25m invested in Ribble Valley hotel expansion
12:06pm Monday 15th March 2010
AN AWARD-winning East Lancashire hotel is building a £1.25million extension to create new bedrooms after demand rocketed.
Double trouble for East Lancashire ‘halal’ KFC restaurants
11:00am Monday 15th March 2010
MUSLIM leaders from East Lancashire have demanded a meeting with bosses of a fast food giant in a row over halal accreditation.
Welcome to Clitheroe, Lancashire's food town
6:03pm Monday 15th March 2010
THE Ribble Valley can already boast that it is the centre of Great Britain — and now the area’s oldest market town has another good reason for being on the UK’s tourism map.
Training help for jobless in Rawtenstall
3:22pm Monday 15th March 2010
UNEMPLOYED people will be able to undergo training to help them find new jobs.
Haslingden skills firm recruits 17 young people
3:09pm Monday 15th March 2010
A ROSSENDALE company has employed 17 young people through the Government’s Future Jobs Fund.
Burnley firm is 15th best employer in country
7:34pm Sunday 14th March 2010
BURNLEY’S housing landlord has become a top 20 hit with staff – just in time for its 10th birthday.
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