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Woodcock, Howarth & Nuttall Solicitors partnered with Accrington Academy to recognise the vital role of young carers as part of Young Carers Action Day. The national day, co-ordinated by the Carers Trust, aimed to raise awareness of young carers and the unique challenges they face, while calling for more support across the UK.


Burnley College’s IT team are celebrating sustainability success and by recycling, refurbishing and reusing tech, have planted the equivalent of a small forest. The college is dedicated to creating a more sustainable future, a passion shared by students and staff alike. It has been working with leading Burnley-based sustainability champions RecycleIT, to reduce its carbon footprint by recycling old computers and buying refurbished laptops where appropriate.


North Lancs Training Group (NLTG) has created a new wellbeing room at its Old Bakery Centre in Accrington. The project has been completed as part of NLTG’s ‘Staff Wellbeing Charter’ which looks to improve and support employee wellbeing in the workplace.


Pendle is set to welcome its first padel courts, bringing one of the world’s fastest-growing sports to the community. Scheduled to launch at the Lomeshaye Industrial Estate, Pendle Padel Club will feature five state-of-the-art courts, offering a new space for beginners and seasoned players.


Nelson and Colne College Group has been officially ranked as the No1 Further Education (FE) College in England for A-Level and vocational progress, according to the latest Department for Education performance measures report. The achievement highlights the journey students make from when they start at the college to where they progress, demonstrating the life-changing impact of high-quality teaching and support.


More than 20 apprentices from across the Bowker Motor Group in Blackburn, Bolton and Preston have celebrated the highest total number of apprenticeships in the Lancashire automotive retailer’s four-decade history.


Lancashire accountancy and business advisory firm MHA’s corporate finance team was among the most active mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory teams in the North West during 2024, according to figures from global data and technology firm Experian’s MarketIQ M&A Review. The report is used as both a barometer of the UK and regional M&A markets and the firms supporting deals in each region.


The Fun Experts kicked off 2025 with a successful team meeting at Preston North End’s Deepdale ground. Bringing together the entire team, from sales and logistics to finance and management, this event marked the start of an exciting year filled with fun, innovation, and growth.


RKMS Group, a family-run business with deep roots in Blackpool, has announced the launch of RKMS Academy, a dedicated training division designed to revolutionise how businesses and individuals approach professional development.


Farleys Solicitors welcomed 140 guests to its annual St Patrick’s Day celebration at the 1968 Lounge at Accrington Stanley football club. Alongside the afternoon’s entertainment, the law firm held a charity auction and raffle to raise money for Cash for Kids Lancashire. The final total raised was £8,500.


After making Channel 4’s Bake Off final in 2023, master pâtissier Rafael (Raf) Perussi enlisted expert guidance from the Blackpool Growth Business Academy to open his own patisserie, Beurre, on the Fylde coast. Spotting a gap in the market for a dedicated patisserie in Blackpool, Raf teamed up with business partner Connor Westbrook.


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