Hopes and fears of East Lancashire's farmers

4:01pm Thursday 8th May 2008

AFTER a decade battling against disease outbreaks and falling prices, the much maligned British farmer could once again see his status rise due to increasing global food shortages.

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	Rawtenstall traders unite to beat criminals
	3:46pm Fri 2 May 08
	SEVENTY businesses in a town are joining forces to ban anyone who commits crime from all their premises.
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	Rossendale man's blind faith makes scents
	5:00pm Thu 1 May 08
	A BUSINESSMAN who makes his own toiletries has launched a new range of organic products.

BAE to invest in universities in exchange for curriculum input

8:42am Wednesday 30th April 2008

BAE Systems could pour money into universities in exchange for a say in its curriculum, it has emerged.

	Clitheroe butcher praised for sausages
	12:59pm Tue 29 Apr 08
	A sausage-making supremo from Clitheroe has been commended on the standard of his pork products.
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	'Coach' touches down in Darwen to inspire business leaders
	9:16am Mon 28 Apr 08
	A MAN who helped instil the winning mentality in to England’s Rugby World Cup heroes is coming to East Lancashire next month.

	East Lancashire JJB stores 'safe'
	4:50pm Thu 24 Apr 08
	A sportswear giant has revealed that three under-threat stores in East lancashire are set to remain open.
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	MP's concern over Hurstwood move from Rossendale
	2:52pm Thu 24 Apr 08
	AN MP has expressed her concern after a leading property developer announced it was leaving East Lancashire.
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	Hurstwood set to quit Haslingden for Bolton
	12:09pm Thu 24 Apr 08
	A BUSINESS which was founded in Rossendale in the 1970s is set to move to new headquarters in Bolton.
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Blackburn with Darwen council unsure if £215m Capita deal is value for money

11:39pm Wednesday 23rd April 2008

BOSSES do not know whether a private company which runs council services brings value for money to taxpayers, an audit has revealed.

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	Rawtenstall 3D design company to expand
	10:56pm Wed 23 Apr 08
	A COMPANY which make giant 3D logos for major sports events is expanding its workforce.

	Eagle owlet arrives at Clayton-le-Dale
	1:07pm Wed 23 Apr 08
	A £100,000 bird of prey centre has taken delivery of a new arrival - a two-day-old European eagle owl.

Metal cut for BAE Lightning

3:36pm Tuesday 22nd April 2008

AEROSPACE giant BAE Systems has cut the first pieces of metal for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft, much of the production for which will be done at Samlesbury.

	Jobs in pipeline at Blackburn company
	3:51pm Mon 21 Apr 08
	MORE than 100 jobs could be created at a Blackburn company over the next four years, according to the man behind its success.

	Deals open up exciting opportunities for Darwen firm
	3:50pm Mon 21 Apr 08
	A COMPANY that specialises in selling glitter to schools is looking at a bright future after new owners took charge.

	Experts paint bleak picture of East Lancashire property market
	3:44pm Mon 21 Apr 08
	We look at the property market in East Lancashire and what it means for buyers, sellers and estate agents.
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Deal has it covered for Haslingden flooring firm

2:52pm Monday 21st April 2008

HASLINGDEN-based Interfloor has bought Stikatak Ltd, a supplier of flooring accessories to the UK retail, contract and DIY segments.

Darwen chassis makers snap up design rights

2:51pm Monday 21st April 2008

AN EAST Lancashire engineering firm has cemented its position by snapping up a bundle of intellectual property rights, designs and drawings.

	Blackburn movie fan John gets a lucky break
	2:50pm Mon 21 Apr 08
	A BLACKBURN entrepreneur has brought his 3D animation company to life with the help of a £4,000 grant.

	Deal a 'gift' for Accrington firm's bosses
	2:46pm Mon 21 Apr 08
	AN Accrington-based home and giftware specialist has undergone a £2.3million management buyout.

	Nelson communications firm growing fast
	2:45pm Mon 21 Apr 08
	A COMMUNICATIONS company has taken advantage of a £5million award windfall to continue its expansion.
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	Barrowford engineers building on success by buying rivals
	2:28pm Mon 21 Apr 08
	BOSSES at an engineering company hope that a £1.2million takeover of a rival firm will allow them to build on their success.

	Blackburn town centre interior design shop closes
	8:09pm Sun 20 Apr 08
	AN AWARD-winning interior designer could face legal action after leaving his shop in Blackburn town centre.
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	Blackburn business goes carbon neutral
	6:45am Sun 20 Apr 08
	AN internet firm has become one of the first companies in the region to become carbon neutral.

Royal Blackburn Hospital building company probe

12:45pm Friday 18th April 2008

THE construction firm which built East Lancashire's £113million super-hospital is being investigated following allegations of contract rigging.

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Bacup free range egg farm given go-ahead

10:21pm Thursday 17th April 2008

A FREE range egg production unit which could produce up to 10,000 eggs a day is to be built in Bacup.

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	East Lancashire health stores hit out over vitamin claims
	4:12pm Wed 16 Apr 08
	HEALTH stores have hit back at a report which said taking vitamins could shorten people's lives.
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	Job fears as JJB Sports set to close 72 stores
	9:56am Wed 16 Apr 08
	HIGH street retailer JJB Sports is set to close 72 of its 400 stores across the UK, it was revealed today.
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Ethel Austin shopworkers face uncertain future

5:08pm Wednesday 16th April 2008

DOZENS of shop workers in East Lancashire face an uncertain future after a high street name announced it had gone into administration.

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	VIDEO: Don't make a boob with your bra
	5:05pm Wed 16 Apr 08
	Janet Bailey was so fed up with searching for a big enough bra, she opened up her own shop.
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