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Pendle Borough Council announce the newly named Gregg Stevenson Play Area has been officially opened. The former Alma Avenue Play Area in Foulridge has been named after Gregg Stevenson MBE who rowed to victory to claim gold at the Paralympics in Paris last September. Foulridge Parish Council wanted to acknowledge the villager’s momentous win with a lasting tribute for [...]

Get ready for a day of wonder, excitement and discovery as Burnley College proudly announces the return of its Science & Technology Festival 2025. From Dinosaurs to Robots, crazy plumbers to slime scientists – there’s something for every member of the family – and it’s FREE! When: Saturday 28 June, 10am - 3pm Where: Burnley College, Princess Way Campus [...]

A Lancashire business has switched its working operations to a four-day week, following a successful six-month trial. The new ‘working week’ sees almost all of Surface Print’s 63 colleagues working Monday to Thursday, affording people an improved work/life balance. It means the Clayton-le-Moors business is also reducing its emissions and saving on energy costs, resulting in production being more [...]

North West law firm Woodcock, Howarth & Nuttall Solicitors (WHN) as raised more than £3,000 for Bury Hospice through its annual charity quiz night. Held at the Stables Country Club in Bury, the event brought together WHN partners, clients and staff, with 16 teams tackling seven rounds of challenging questions across a range of topics. It was hosted by quizmaster, [...]

Accrington Stanley are urging supporters to turn out in force and wear red as the club hosts Chesterfield for the final game of the season this Saturday at the Wham Stadium. Fans are encouraged to create a sea of colour in the stands by donning their red attire, showing their passion and unity for the club. Tickets for the [...]

Pendleside Hospice's hugely popular annual Car Raffle is back for 2025. The raffle has been running for more than 15 years and offers supporters a chance to win either a brand-new 25-plate Hyundai i10 Advance, kindly supplied at a discounted rate by West Riding Hyundai in Colne, or a generous cash prize of £10,000. The prize pot has increased [...]

Pendle Business Awards 2025 is now open for entries, celebrating and championing business success across the borough. There are 15 categories to suit all sizes and sectors including a brand new Innovation Award. Entry is free and open to all Pendle based businesses and organisations. The black tie Pendle Business Awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 3 July at [...]

Pendle Borough Council's fleet of recycling vehicles run on HVO. And the fact is now proudly displayed with artwork on six of its recycling and garden waste wagons. It is part of Pendle’s plans to become carbon neutral by 2030, and the Council is leading by example. Victor Equere, Pendle Borough Council’s Climate Programme Manager, said: “By switching from [...]

In another boost to the North West economy, Blackburn-based MGS Technical Plastics, one of the nation’s fastest growing injection moulding firms, announces its new leadership team. All in-house promotions, Judson Smythe has been appointed as the new Managing Director, taking over from Neil Garrity who will continue to serve as Chair. At the same time, Mark Preston is named [...]