Diamond Ambassadors

A landmark day of opportunity and collaboration took place at Accrington Stanley Wham Stadium on Friday, as #AmazingAccrington hosted its annual Futures Event and Education Summit, welcoming students alongside business and education leaders. In the 1968 Lounge, Year 11 students explored the pathways open to them after school. From careers in the armed forces and the police, to further [...]

Learners at Burnley College are shaping the future of technology, from developing software to train the next generation of cyber experts, to building revision tools that make learning more accessible. These innovations were just part of the winning entry that saw Burnley College named National Cyber School of the Year 2025 at a prestigious ceremony in London. Other exceptional activities [...]

This Sunday (5 October), Accrington Stanley Women's Football Club will take to the field in a special edition pink strip for their Adobe Women’s FA Cup third qualifying round tie against Durham Cestria WFC. Kick-off is 2 pm at Accrington & Rossendale College 3G. The new pink kit has been designed as a lasting tribute to Gill Bishop, a [...]

PM+M - the Blackburn and Bury based chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group – has joined the growing movement of companies using business as a force for good after achieving Certified B Corporation status. Verified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, the achievement demonstrates that PM+M meets high standards of social and environmental [...]

Forbes Solicitors has provided the following update on the second wave of provisions under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which are now in effect. This article highlights some of the key changes introduced in this latest phase of the Act’s implementation. This second wave of provisions has come into force both directly via the DUA Act and [...]

Creating real career opportunities within the North West region for the next generation of entrepreneurs is a priority for the University of Lancashire’s Business School and the reason it has brought three new industry leaders into its team. Joining as a professor in practice is Professor Robert Binns, a dynamic serial entrepreneur who began his career with BAE Systems [...]

Lancashire-based Green Shield Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, has announced the addition of three new franchise partners to its national network, marking a major milestone in the business’s expansion strategy. The new franchises in South Lancashire, South Yorkshire, and South Gloucestershire will enhance Green Shield Group’s national presence and contribute local expertise. Each partner will [...]

Pierce: Why Business owners should avoid speculative buyers and why a Corporate Finance Professional is your best ally! Selling a business is a major milestone, often the result of years, if not decades, of dedication, growth, and strategic decision-making. When unsolicited interest arises from speculative buyers, it can be tempting to engage directly. However, doing so without professional guidance [...]

Green Shield Group recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Kieran, one of the newest additions to their growing network of franchisees. In an open and insightful conversation - Kieran shared his story of his journey into franchising with Green Shield Group - from what initially drew him to the opportunity, to the steps he took to become [...]