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Your annual audit should be seen as more than just a box-ticking exercise. It is a process that can add value to your business in many ways. What is an audit and why is it needed? An audit is the independent examination of an organisation’s financial records, which includes a review of risk management procedures, internal controls and compliance [...]

A Preston-based charity that supports vulnerable young adults and children has received a huge boost thanks to a regional law firm. The Foxton Centre this week received more than £3,000 to help it continue invaluable work with local homeless people and those dealing with addiction and mental health problems. The money was raised by a team from Napthens Group, [...]

Burnley FC in the Community: Get ready for a day of record-breaking achievements and community spirit as Burnley FC’s Fanzone becomes the centre of an extraordinary event: ‘Unite for Hunger’. On Saturday 18th November, from 10am to 3pm, Burnley FC in the Community and Meals with Max will unite in an unprecedented effort to combat hunger and set a [...]

A new festival has launched to support Lancashire businesses as they seek to grab their opportunities and face their challenges. Designed to support and celebrate business and entrepreneurship, The Lancashire Festival of Business will take place on February 1 2024 at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Clayton le Moors. It has been organised by Lancashire Business View alongside headline partner Boost; [...]

After 18 months of meticulous design and construction, Burnley College is excited to invite industry insiders to explore its newly-redesigned Department of Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. This exclusive one-day Engineering Inspo – or ‘open workshop’ event - offers a behind-the-scenes look at our innovative Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing facilities at the Number 1 College in England*. This transformation, powered [...]

Employing more than 16 million people and accounting for almost two-thirds (61%) of those in the private sector, SMEs are the lifeblood of the national economy and of towns and communities across the UK. By Peter Gallanagh, UK CEO at Azets, the UK Top 10 accountancy group and specialist advisor to SMEs. From family-owned businesses and owner-managed companies to [...]

Acting superstar Sir Ian McKellen; Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu; award-winning director Michael Winterbottom; singer, actress, West End legend Jane Horrocks; comedy actor and writer Steve Pemberton; X-Factor star Diana Vickers. East Lancashire is well known for producing stars of the stage and screen. Now, Burnley College has launched a new academy for 5 to 11-year-olds to continue the [...]

The highly acclaimed business community that is YAB - Your Affordable Board, which has grown quickly out of numerous Lancashire locations, had its inaugural Manchester event at Use.Space on Thursday 5th October. The event was an energetic and dynamic one with over 40 business leaders attending. YAB is a peer-to-peer supportive community that approaches business in a different way. [...]

Burnley College, placed at the heart of Lancashire's rich Engineering legacy, is thrilled to announce an exclusive Engineering Inspo or  ‘open workshop’ event to unveil its new, state-of-the-art Department of Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. This event, which takes place Saturday 11 November 2023, is an incredible opportunity to see behind the scenes at the Number 1 College in England* [...]

Over 130 Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre Graduates celebrated the culmination of their hard work, dedication and commitment, surrounded by their family, friends, Special Guests and Tutors.  Students were graduating in qualifications across Business, Finance and Law, Computing, Construction, Early Years and Education, Engineering, Health and Social Sciences and Sport with special guests including representatives from Liverpool John [...]