Diamond Ambassadors

Proud staff and learners at Burnley College are celebrating after reaching the finals in an outstanding seven Educate North Awards – the premier education sector awards in the North of England. From its pioneering work in the new Esports sector to its exceptional performance in the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), it’s an unrivalled achievement after [...]

What More UK, manufacturer of housewares brand Wham, are very pleased to announce the acquisition of Firsteel Ltd, which is another fantastic milestone in the successful and eventful history of the company. Under the Wham brand, What More are the undisputed UK brand and market leader in plastic housewares, storage and garden products. This brand leadership has been achieved by heavy investment in people, product development, state of the art manufacturing machinery, and investment in infrastructure and estate. Using their success [...]

Greenarc Vehicles (previously known as KeyFleet - Key Finance and Leasing Limited) has been a national supplier of company vehicles since 2007. They have most recently joined Greenarc Energy, a group of businesses that supply fuel and green technologies UK-wide. The rebrand represents Greenarc Vehicles’ long-term goal of expanding their managed company car schemes and supporting their clients with [...]

It was the highlight of last season – get ready to paint the town Claret as it happens again. The two giants of Burnley, Burnley College and Burnley Football Club, are joining forces to create a day to remember for fans at Turf Moor – The ‘College Clarets Takeover 2023’. Last year the College Clarets Takeover saw the town [...]

Bowland Inns & Hotels, the parent company behind Bowland Brewery & the James’ Places collection of hotels, inns and restaurants, have reopened the Assheton Arms in Downham. The reopening of this historic Lancashire inn was marked on Thursday 9th February with the unveiling of the newly repainted pub sign above the door by Lord and Lady Clitheroe. They were [...]

Azets has announced plans to recruit more than 500 apprentices, graduates and school leavers in 2023 with 41 vacancies in the North West. The UK Top 10 accountancy firm currently has 650 apprentices, graduates and school leavers across England, with 331 having joined in August 2022. Azets is offering another 531 early careers opportunities for September 2023, to take [...]

What More UK, manufacturer of the well-known Lancashire housewares brand Wham, has been a regular exhibitor at the annual Ambiente tradeshow for more than 20 years. This year What More returned with two stands to make the most of the huge opportunity, and called it a great success! Ambiente is the leading international consumer goods trade fair. With Dining, [...]

Celebrating success – industry leaders, pioneering entrepreneurs and Best of the Best Themis Apprentices come together for spectacular award ceremony The glittering Themis Inspire and Achieve Awards 2023 have taken place, celebrating the success, the passion and the innovation of Themis Apprentices and leading employers in Lancashire. The prestigious ceremony was held at Burnley Football Club and saw Themis [...]

Proud Graduates of Burnley College University Courses were joined by civic leaders, dignitaries, their family and friends on a unique procession to their delayed graduation. Due to the sad passing of HRH the Queen last September the ceremony was postponed as a mark of respect. Tutors, support staff and families paraded alongside graduates from the Princess Way Campus to [...]

Record numbers of company liquidations should serve as a warning to business owners bracing for a recession to act early, according to one of the country’s leading restructuring and insolvency (R&I) advisors. Latest quarterly insolvency statistics for October to December 2022 (Q4), reveal the total number of company insolvencies registered in 2022 was 22,109 – the highest number since [...]