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East Lancashire Learning Group honours outstanding students at annual Student Awards From future engineers and healthcare professionals to aspiring Cambridge undergraduates, East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) celebrated the remarkable achievements of learners from across its colleges and learning communities at its annual Student Awards. More than 200 students, families, governors, staff, employers and partners came together at the Dunkenhalgh [...]

Welcome Ben To Our Team Ben Posthuma De Boer has recently joined the team as a senior client manager in the practice. Ben is ACCA qualified with over 25 years' experience within the accountancy sector. Ben will be providing business and accounts advice to a range of clients and will have a big input into Making Tax Digital to [...]

Welcome Melanie To Our Team Melanie joined Mayes in November 2025 as part of our accounts team. She deals with a wide range of businesses completing year end accounts and corporate tax returns. Melanie has a wealth of experience in all accounting matters. Commenting on her appointment, Melanie said, "I am very excited to join a small independent practice [...]

Welcome Jessica To Our Team Jessica joined Mayes in November 2025 as part of our accounts team. She deals with a wide range of businesses completing year end accounts and corporate tax returns. Jessica has a wide range of experience in all accounting matters. Commenting on her appointment, Jessica said, "I am very pleased to have recently become a [...]

Forbes Solicitors: Director’s Duties & liability Directors, shareholders, the company itself – what’s the difference? Well, all are separate legal entities meaning that each have specific duties and obligations as well as rights during the course of running a business. Whilst it is not uncommon for the company to be run and owned by the same individuals, this does [...]

Three experienced business leaders join the SUMMIT Associate Programme to bring marketing strategy support to smaller businesses across the North West Business owners running solo or small companies across the North West now have access to SUMMIT’s Sherpa marketing strategy programme through three newly appointed SUMMIT Associates. Joanne Boyd, Louise Jooste, and Richard Webster are the first Associates to [...]

SRA Strengthens Safeguards to Protect Client Money The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced a series of reforms designed to strengthen protections around client money and reduce the risk of consumer harm across the legal sector. Following consultation earlier this year, the changes focus on improving oversight, accountability and the early identification of risk within law firms. The aim [...]

Celebrating Connections – Lancashire Adult Learning Welcomes Businesses From Around Lancashire to Prestigious Event Business leaders, training experts and Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL) students and tutors gathered in the heart of East Lancashire to celebrate the transformative power of education. The Celebration Event, held at the Impact Conference Centre in Burnley, brought together representatives from across the county to [...]

Sub36 Awards 2026 - Entries and Nominations Open The Sub36 Awards are back for the first time since 2020, celebrating Lancashire's emerging business talent and recognising individuals under 36 who are making a difference across the county. With 17 categories, there is an opportunity for people across a wide range of industries, professions and career stages to showcase their [...]

Celebrate Your Dream Wedding with an Award-Winning Venue Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort are celebrating winning The Best Hotel Wedding Venue at the Great Northern Wedding awards with an exclusive offer!♥️ Secure your wedding booking with a contract and deposit before Friday 31st July 2026 and receive 15% off your wedding balance! To book your private viewing please [...]