HUNDREDS of business leaders from across the UK are preparing to do battle in the Ribble Valley.

The Mitel Challengers Trophy is being held in the countryside surrounding Stonyhurst College from Wednesday to Saturday.

The team event will see managers from many of Britain's top companies, including British Aerospace and BT competing against each other in pursuits including mountain biking and canoeing.

The aim of the event is to encourage team work and leadership skills and is seen as the leading team challenge for executives.

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