Farleys Hosts Exclusive Insight Event with Lawfront CEO Neil Lloyd | Member News
Farleys Hosts Exclusive Insight Event with Lawfront CEO Neil Lloyd Farleys Solicitors was delighted to welcome a select group of valued contacts to our East Lancashire offices for an exclusive presentation from Neil Lloyd, CEO of Lawfront. Farleys proudly joined Lawfront as part of its expanding group back in 2022, and this event offered a valuable behind the scenes [...]
UK Businesses Face Sharp Rise in TNUoS Charges from April 2026, World Kinect Advises on How to Prepare | World Kinect
UK Businesses Face Sharp Rise in TNUoS Charges from April 2026, World Kinect Advises on How to Prepare As the UK accelerates its shift toward a net-zero energy system, businesses across the country are preparing for substantial increases in Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges due to take effect from April 2026. TNUoS charges — the fees paid [...]
PM+M encourages businesses to ‘show their finance software some love’ with February health check offer | Member News
PM+M encourages businesses to ‘show their finance software some love’ with February health check offer PM+M, the chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group, is encouraging local businesses to take better care of the finance software they rely on every day with a special February offer on its Finance Software Health Check service. Throughout February, firms can save [...]
East Lancs Down’s Syndrome Support Group Calls for Community and Business Partnerships | Member News
East Lancs Down’s Syndrome Support Group Calls for Community and Business Partnerships East Lancashire — East Lancs Down’s Syndrome Support Group (ELDSSG), a proud member of the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, is celebrating more than a decade of supporting individuals with Down’s Syndrome and their families across the region. Founded in 2011 by a small group of local [...]
Why Off-the-Shelf Software Seems Affordable but Costs More in the Long Run | Member News
Why Off-the-Shelf Software Seems Affordable but Costs More in the Long Run What if building a new system came with zero upfront costs, zero financial risk, and the freedom to walk away if it didn’t meet expectations? Off-the-shelf software often feels like the sensible choice when a business is growing. It is quick to deploy, easy to justify internally, [...]
Advocacy Focus Expands Services in Trafford with National Lottery Funding | Member News
Advocacy Focus Expands Services in Trafford with National Lottery Funding Advocacy Focus has secured 12 months of funding from the National Lottery to expand our community advocacy services in Trafford. This funding will allow us to bring back a preventative advocacy service, building on the work we already do in the area. By addressing issues early, the service helps [...]
Full MBO announced by MGS Technical Plastics | Member News
Full MBO announced by MGS Technical Plastics Injection moulding business MGS Technical Plastics has been acquired by its three directors in a full management buyout. Effective 22 January 2026, John Sturgess, who joined the Blackburn-based family firm in 1983, has sold equal shares of the business to Chairperson Neil Garrity, Managing Director Judson Smythe and Commercial Director Mark Preston. [...]
Leading Voices Unite at Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium to Call for Smartphone-Free Schools | Member News
Leading Voices Unite at Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium to Call for Smartphone-Free Schools Teachers, health professionals and policymakers came together in Accrington on Friday to discuss the growing concerns around smartphone use in schools and the steps being taken locally and nationally to protect children from digital harm. The event was led by James McBride, Headteacher of West End [...]
Accrington Stanley Supporters Trust Donates over £2,500 to Local Charities | Member News
Accrington Stanley Supporters Trust Donates over £2,500 to Local Charities The Official Accrington Stanley Supporters Trust (OASST) has proudly donated over £2,500 to local charities, following the success of their December Draw. The donations continue the fantastic work being done by the OASST, who in 2025 donated £9,050 to local good causes. A cheque for £1,280 was presented by [...]
Join Us for an Inspiring Information Evening – Kenya 2026 Volunteering Adventure! | Member News
Join Us for an Inspiring Information Evening – Kenya 2026 Volunteering Adventure! Burnley FC in the Community are thrilled to be back in partnership with African Adventures to offer our supporters and business network a unique opportunity to volunteer on school-based projects in Kenya in November 2026 - and you are invited to join the team! We’re excited to [...]
