New Charity Shop Opens in Accrington to Support East Lancashire Hospice | Member News
New Charity Shop Opens in Accrington to Support East Lancashire Hospice East Lancashire Hospice is excited to announce the grand opening of its new charity shop, based in Accrington. Located on Hyndburn Road, the new shop is located next door to Costa Coffee, and is just down the road from Matalan. Open seven days a week, this new store [...]
Easter holiday fun comes to HAPPA with ponies, pups and family activities in Burnley | Member News
Easter holiday fun comes to HAPPA with ponies, pups and family activities in Burnley Families, horse lovers and dog owners across Burnley and Lancashire are being invited to make the most of the Easter holidays at HAPPA, with a packed programme of activities running from 28th March to 13th April. HAPPA’s Shores Hey Farm in Briercliffe, BB10 3QU will [...]
Farleys Solicitors’ St Patrick’s Day Event Raises Vital Funds for Cash for Kids Lancashire | Member News
Farleys Solicitors’ St Patrick’s Day Event Raises Vital Funds for Cash for Kids Lancashire Annual celebration at Accrington Stanley raises funds for Cash for Kids Lancashire Farleys Solicitors held its annual St Patrick’s Day event at Accrington Stanley on Friday 13 March, welcoming more than 130 guests from across the Lancashire business community. The event included a three-course lunch [...]
Water Primary School to represent Burnley in Premier League Primary Stars National Girls Football Tournament 2026 – Regional Qualifiers | Member News
Water Primary School to represent Burnley in Premier League Primary Stars National Girls Football Tournament 2026 - Regional Qualifiers Burnley will be represented by Water Primary School at the Premier League Primary Stars National Girls Football Tournament - Regional Qualifiers hosted by Manchester City. Ten regional tournaments are being staged at community facilities across the country, with hundreds of [...]
Blackburn Beer & Gin Festival returns this May Bank Holiday to raise funds for Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone | Member News
Blackburn Beer & Gin Festival returns this May Bank Holiday to raise funds for Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone The much-loved Blackburn Beer & Gin Festival is set to return over the May Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd May 2026, bringing together the local community and business supporters for a weekend of great drinks, entertainment [...]
Pierce Expands Tax Team with Appointment of Stephen Kerrigan as Director | Member News
Pierce Expands Tax Team with Appointment of Stephen Kerrigan as Director Pierce has appointed Stephen Kerrigan as Tax Director, further expanding the firm’s ability to provide expert tax guidance to owner-managed businesses. Stephen brings extensive experience in advising owner-managed businesses (OMBs) on a wide range of tax matters. He specialises in helping businesses and individuals navigate complex tax issues, [...]
Big Burnley Breakout | Member News
Big Burnley Breakout The Big Burnley Breakout is back, and it's shaping up to be one of those events you truly don't want to miss. It's a unique opportunity for organisations, teams, and individuals to step up to a fun, challenging, and rewarding experience. All proceeds raised go directly back into supporting vital work in the local community. By [...]
Bowland Inns & Hotels / James’ Places acquires The Thatched Hamlet in Bilsborrow | Member News
Bowland Inns & Hotels / James’ Places acquires The Thatched Hamlet in Bilsborrow Bowland Inns & Hotels confirms the acquisition of The Thatched Hamlet, Bilsborrow, home to Guy’s Eating Establishment and Owd Nell’s Tavern. Plans to reopen as quickly as possible and begin a major rolling refurbishment programme to restore the site to its former glory. Bowland Inns & [...]
Strategic senior appointment boosts WHN Solicitors’ commercial property team | Member News
Strategic senior appointment boosts WHN Solicitors’ commercial property team North West law firm Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall (WHN) Solicitors has further strengthened its senior legal team with the appointment of Alex Walsh as commercial property director. Alex joins WHN following a 20-year career as a commercial property solicitor for prominent national and North West law firms. This includes previous [...]
Personnel Checks Limited strengthens market position with acquisition | Member News
Personnel Checks Limited strengthens market position with acquisition Personnel Checks Limited has completed the acquisition of Know Your Candidate Limited (KYC), strengthening its position to become a nationwide leader in employment screening capabilities. This strategic transaction brings together two trusted and complementary screening providers, enhancing service breadth, operational capacity and market reach for businesses across the UK. About the [...]
