Hyndburn Borough Council Announces New Programme of Free Business Workshops Following Recent Success | Member News
Hyndburn Borough Council Announces New Programme of Free Business Workshops Following Recent Success Hyndburn Borough Council has announced an exciting new programme of free business workshops to support local entrepreneurs and business owners, building on the outstanding success of its popular sessions delivered in 2025 and so far in 2026. Over the past seven months, the Council has hosted [...]
A new era for East Lancashire Hospice | Member News
A new era for East Lancashire Hospice East Lancashire Hospice is proud to reveal a new brand identity – a bold step forward that reflects who we are today, the care we provide, and the future we’re building. For forty years, we’ve supported people across Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley through some of life’s most difficult times. [...]
WHN Solicitors appoints senior wills and estate planning specialist | Member News
WHN Solicitors appoints senior wills and estate planning specialist North West law firm, Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall (WHN) Solicitors, has recruited Sean Aldridge as a Director in its growing wills and probate team, further strengthening the firm’s private client offering across the region. Sean will be primarily based at WHN’s Haslingden office, where he will support individual and families [...]
WHN Solicitors joins UK professional body for equity release | Member News
WHN Solicitors joins UK professional body for equity release North West law firm Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall (WHN) Solicitors has become one of only a handful of companies in the region to gain membership of the UK’s professional body for equity release. The Equity Release Council is responsible for promoting high standards in the provision of and advice on [...]
‘Incredibly supportive’: WHN’s apprentices share their experiences for National Apprenticeship Week | Member News
‘Incredibly supportive’: WHN’s apprentices share their experiences for National Apprenticeship Week Apprentices currently studying with Woodcock, Haworth and Nuttall (WHN) Solicitors have shared their experiences with the firm to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, which is taking place this week. WHN currently has nine members of staff undertaking apprenticeship schemes, its highest ever number. This includes five who begun their [...]
MGS Invests in Full Customer Journey | Member News
MGS Invests in Full Customer Journey MGS Technical Plastics has increased its additive manufacturing capacity investing in a new 3D printer and its fourth CNC machine. Combined with the Lancashire firm’s proactive full service mindset, these newest investments give OEMs and product innovators the practical in-house support needed to get their projects moving forward, whatever stage their development journey [...]
Burnley business leaders lobby government in Parliament | Member News
Burnley business leaders lobby government in Parliament A delegation of business leaders from across Burnley headed to Westminster on Wednesday to ensure the borough is listened to by policymakers. Around 40 representatives of the Burnley Bondholders – a 200-strong business network that collectively champions and lobbies on behalf of Burnley – were hosted at the House of Lords by [...]
Greenarc Fuel Cards awarded place on Crown Commercial Service framework | Member News
Greenarc Fuel Cards awarded place on Crown Commercial Service framework Greenarc Fuel Cards, a Burnley-based business, has been awarded a place on a UK government procurement framework (RM6367) run by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS). The appointment means public sector organisations can now procure Greenarc Fuel Cards through an approved route, with compliant terms, clear pricing and due diligence [...]
Sugar and Spice… and Everything Nice | Member News
Sugar and Spice… and Everything Nice This Valentine’s Day, Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA) is asking you to show two frightened rescue ponies just how much love can change a life. Thanks to HAPPA’s intervention, the two ponies, which have been named Sugar and Spice, have been given a Second Chance at happiness after a heartbreaking start. The [...]
Hyndburn shows strongest business growth in Lancashire as new data highlights rising resilience and enterprise | Member News
Hyndburn shows strongest business growth in Lancashire as new data highlights rising resilience and enterprise New figures from the Office for National Statistics show Hyndburn leading the way in business growth across Lancashire, with the borough recording the strongest net increase in enterprises in 2024. The latest Business Demography data confirms that Hyndburn’s economic performance continues to strengthen. Business [...]
