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Dragon's Den Star Kirsty Henshaw to Inspire at Hyndburn Jobs Fair Dragon’s Den star and award-winning entrepreneur Kirsty Henshaw will be a special guest at the Hyndburn Jobs Fair, taking place on Monday 9th February at Accrington Town Hall. The free-to-attend event, organised by Hyndburn Borough Council, will run from 10am to 3pm and is open to members of [...]

Beat the 2026 Tax Shake-Up: The Smart Way for Landlords to Go Digital What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)? As part of the government’s initiative to digitalise and modernise the tax system, from April 2026, landlords will be required to use HMRC-compliant software to record rental income and expenses, and to submit quarterly updates rather than a single annual [...]

Apprenticeship Careers Event Returns Bigger And Better Than Ever At Burnley College Employers ready to harness the power of highly skilled and motivated apprentices are making preparations to meet the next generation of local talent, as the hugely successful Themis Apprenticeship Careers Event returns. It is the ideal opportunity for apprentices looking for employment in all sectors to talk [...]

Plus Opto Secures Succession with Management Buyout Pierce Corporate Finance is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Management Buyout (MBO) at Leigh-based Plus Opto Limited, achieving an important milestone in the company’s succession planning and long-term growth strategy. Plus Opto was founded in 1994 by Geoff and Sheila Woods and has grown into a respected specialist provider [...]

Accrington Stanley Supporters Trust Celebrates Club Heritage and Calls for Memorabilia Donations The Official Accrington Stanley Supporters Trust (OASST) is continuing its mission to protect and celebrate the proud heritage of Accrington Stanley and is inviting fans to help grow its impressive collection of club memorabilia. As a founder member of the Football League in 1888, the OASST have [...]

Financial Affairs Relocates to Business First Northlight to Support Their Continued Growth Financial Affairs, a long-established firm of insurance brokers and financial planners, has officially relocated its headquarters from Standish Street in Burnley to the world class facility at Business First Northlight. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey. Founded in 1972, Financial Affairs has spent [...]

OASST Celebrates Another Landmark Year with Strong Community Impact and Growing Support in 2025 The Official Accrington Stanley Supporters Trust (OASST) have marked another outstanding year of progress and community impact, publishing their 2025 figures that underline a sustained commitment to improving the experience for matchdays, supporters, local residents and the wider community. Throughout the year, the OASST delivered [...]

Accrington Stanley to Welcome ANDYSMANCLUB to Wham Stadium in a Powerful Show of Support for Men's Mental Health Accrington Stanley will proudly welcome national men’s mental health charity ANDYSMANCLUB to the Wham Stadium on Thursday 5th February as part of the club’s League Two fixture against Salford City, reinforcing a shared commitment to opening up vital conversations around men’s [...]

Mark Chadwick – director of mortgages at PM+M Today’s decision to cut the base rate to 3.75% is a welcome shift for the mortgage market, easing borrowing costs and improving affordability across the board. For first-time buyers, lower rates can help bring monthly repayments within reach, while existing homeowners may start to see some relief after a prolonged period [...]

Burnley College to Benefit from OfS Capital Funding to Revolutionise Engineering and Computing Education Burnley College has been successful in its bid for a share of the £88.5 million capital funding allocated by the Office for Students (OfS) to universities and colleges across England. As the only college in Lancashire, and one of just two in the North West [...]