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Darwen mechanics rent out space to DIY motor buffs

ON THE UP: Darren Jones, whose new rent-a-bay vehicle scheme based in Railway Road, Darwen, allows DIY mechanics to work on and inspect their own vehicles

3:07pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A DARWEN garage has become the first in the North to introduce a new rent-a-bay scheme.

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.

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Darwen hotel in running for two awards

5:08pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

A DARWEN hotel has been shortlisted for two prestigious business awards.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Clitheroe bank branch closure

6:55pm Friday 5th February 2010

CLITHEROE'S branch of the Halifax bank has closed.

BAE Systems pays £286m to settle charges

4:51pm Friday 5th February 2010

BAE Systems, which employs thousands in East Lancashire, has agreed to pay fines totalling £286 million to settle corruption charges with the Serious Fraud Office and the US Department of Justice.

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Anger as firm recruits bosses after axing Burnley call centre

10:00am Friday 5th February 2010

A FIRM axing 420 call centre jobs in Burnley has been blasted for launching a search for five £80,000-a-year bosses.

Blackburn firm helps TV dancer's family get a-head

9:43am Friday 5th February 2010

WHITTAKERS of Blackburn showed support for ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ contestant Robbie White by embroidering special caps for his family.

'Perfect chance' for new business in Accrington

11:09am Friday 5th February 2010

ACCRINGTON market hall’s new enterprise haven is being hailed as a perfect business opportunity for local entrepreneurs.

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Burnley council in Shop Direct talks

11:00am Thursday 4th February 2010

COUNCIL chiefs yesterday held talks with bosses from Shop Direct after the firm last week announced it was closing its Burnley call centre, with the loss of 420 jobs.