Business

Founder of Blackburn drinks company named global entrepreneur of the year

Victoria Brewery off Montague Street, Blackburn, 1962

LOOKING BACK One last look at former Blackburn Victoria brewery tower

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Left: DFN Search staff. Right: Jason Cherry with his award

Internship provider for people with learning difficulties secures two awards

Businesses who have benefitted from the grant funding to date include Buoyant Upholstery, Hartley’s Farm Foods, Carradice and The Furniture Group.

Businesses urged to apply for share of £2m funds

The Paint Station in Preston Old Road

Owner of new paint shop hopes to bring community together

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Subway in Darwen will trial the new flavour

Subway announce new limited edition panini to be trialled in East Lancashire

The Bar Ibiza on Mincing Lane has been completely transformed by these wondrous decorations (Image: Nq)

Video & Pictures Step inside the pub with the 'best Christmas decorations in Blackburn'

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Issa brothers are to sell all 218 of the KFC franchises

Blackburn's billionaire Issa brothers sell all 218 KFC franchises to repay debts

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Shoppers have spoken out over products packaged in Israel, whilst takeways and restaurants are now stocking only Irn Bru and other soft drinks

Businesses and shoppers boycotting products with links to Israel

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One of the temporary Accrington town square market cabins

Traders decanted from market hall to get three months rent free

King William Street, Blackburn

Two East Lancs town centres getting share of £7m to tackle struggling high streets

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BNI Kudos celebrate £2.5m

Networking group celebrates second consecutive £2.5million success

Ra'ees Suleman, owner of Londis and Esso

Family-owned business reopens former Essar site after dad’s death

Christmas gifts

Lancashire businesses offer huge prizes in the festive countdown

Thousands of apprentice jobs announced at BAE with hundreds in Lancashire

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The Lancashire-based Christmas tree supplier for Aldi is gearing up for a busy festive period

Lancashire Christmas tree supplier gearing up for busy festive period

Harts Amusements on Queen's Promenade

Harts Amusements arcade sells business after 60 year run

The Workshop opened at an industrial unit in July earlier this year

'We gave it a good go': Coffee shop closes six months after opening

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East Lancashire winners of Wedding Industry Awards

Tying the knot? These are the best businesses in Lancs after winning awards

Jade Fennessy is shortlisted for at the Retail Week Awards

Viral TikTok video with 111m views that could win shop manager an award

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For the first time in the Post office’s 360-year history, the new service will allow its customers to choose their parcel carrier

Full list of Post Office branches customers can send via Evri

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Disney nails and portrait sets hand painted by Rachel Shuttleworth

Mum who overcame debt and started nail business is finalist in beauty awards

Junior Andre headlined Amazing Accrington Christmas switch on

Christmas light switch on sparks £150,000 boost for local businesses

Restaurant staff left confused as ‘Boy George’ image appears on wall

Restaurant staff left puzzled as ‘Boy George’ image appears on wall

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The Issa brothers

Issa brothers' EG group reduces debts after Asda forecourt deal

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Julie Mayet, seen here with broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan, has been recognised as one of the best in the country

Estate agent 'overjoyed and deeply honoured' with award win

The Lancashire Business Day event at Accrington Stanley

Borough economic boss promotes advanced skills at football ground

Aldi said it plans to invest more than £12m in new and upgraded stores across the region next year.

Aldi set to open new store in this East Lancs town in £12 million investment

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The Meadowcroft Farm, Edgworth, barn

Moorland village barn set to become holiday lets

Making the town centre more accessible in parts may help

Opinion Marks and Spencer store closure: "All is not lost for the town centre"

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The Freemasons at Wiswell in Clitheroe

East Lancashire restaurant named as one of most romantic in the UK

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Marks and Spencer in Blackburn

Marks & Spencer to quit Blackburn town centre for Issa brothers retail park

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Country Fried in Blackburn is shaking things up and competing against other eateries

East Lancashire chippy nominated for National Fish and Chip Awards

The 2nd English Beauty Industry Awards 2023 has honoured the finest professionals and businesses

Top professionals triumph at the 2nd English Beauty Industry Awards 2023

Marvin's Karaoke bar in South Shore

Owner of popular karaoke bar 'ready to take on 2024' after temporary closure

The GEOCube collection which takes inspiration from the Cathedral’s lantern and stained glass windows

Blackburn's Ainsworth Jewellers launches pop up collection at the Cathedral

Children In Need mascot Pudsey with the Nelson-made Eurovision bags range

Flags to bags for Children In Need - thanks to Lancashire firm

The Trespass store based in the Mall Blackburn will shut in January.

Date set for closure and all jobs to go at town centre outdoor clothing store

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Spectrum One staff

'We give the client the very best': East Lancashire salon wins national award

The Natwest group has announced that it plans to close Natwest and RBS bank branches across England, Scotland and Wales

Two Lancashire branches for the chop as NatWest announces high street closures

The Park Life Cafe, a listed building, is located at the front of the Towneley Hall in Burnley.

Updated Reopening of historic park café a ‘momentous occasion’

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The MyLahore team picked up the British Asian Fusion Restaurant of the Year honour. MyLahore's Ishfaq Farooq at the event which was attended by London Mayor Sadiq Khan among others.

Lancashire restaurant brings home award from 'Curry Oscars'

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The Sultan Shawarma which is based on King Street underwent major renovations before opening

New 'authentic' shawarma takeaway opens in Blackburn town centre

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Period products

'Pee, poo, and paper': United Utilities campaign on period product disposal

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Blackburn business Lee Chambers picked up an award at the United Nations Women UK Awards

Blackburn businessman wins UN award for male allyship work

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The Rosewood Business Park, Blackburn, site

Home caterer grows into commercial unit despite vermin fear

Customers will need to ask for a topping of gravy on their sundae when ordering

Finish this gravy sundae and get a free carvery at these Lancashire pubs

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Rice 'n' Roti takes up two floors on a new building on Victoria Street in Whalley Range area

First Look New 55-seater restaurant opens on Blackburn’s ‘Curry mile’

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One of the new Accrington Market Square cabins

Market Hall traders preview their new homes during £11m revamp

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Pendle Borough Council has partnered with Boost to provide support to local businesses

County council secures new partnership to provide support to businesses

Creams Cafe, opened its new store on Prestonway Service Station in Blackburn

Dessert store offering free ice cream on Black Friday

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A Blackburn based marketing agency is celebrating its twentieth anniversary.

Digital marketing agency celebrates 20 years in business

Phil Ainsworth and Helen Dimmick

Husband and wife duo to lead stalwart jewellers in next chapter of business

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Ann Forshaw, right, and her granddaughter Emma Baker with the new products

Family run dairy launches new yoghurt flavours only available at Spar