Recovery from the great depression of the 1930s was boosted due to the the effects of the wartime investment boom in Preston and district. This investment, in new factory capacity, […]
2 years ago In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week July 30 to August 5Last weekend saw the return of the popular Chorley Flower Show, with around 11,000 attendees enjoying the sunshine near the Grade II-listed Astley Hall. Elsewhere in the region, encouraging news for […]
2 years ago BAE Samlesbury and Warton seek engineers for Tempest fighterBAE Systems has launched a recruitment drive to find 1,000 engineers to develop a new fighter jet, with positions available in Lancashire. Over 12 months, BAE Systems’ ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ will […]
2 years ago BAE Samlesbury to build new Eurofighter Typhoon’s for SpainSpain has ordered 20 new Eurofighter Typhoons which BAE Systems will lead the design of. The completed jets will increase Europe’s delivered or ordered fleet, to 545. BAE Systems will […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement BAE Systems announces 2021 full-year resultsThe full-year results have been released for BAE Systems which employ a large number of people in Preston. Employees across the UK Air business are involved in helping to develop […]
2 years ago ‘Don’t wait’ – BAE boss’ plea to anyone with bowel cancer symptomsA boss at one of Lancashire’s biggest employers has shared his story of bowel cancer in an effort to encourage people to be more open about their health. Chris Boardman, […]
2 years ago Over 300 apprentice and graduate roles available at BAE in PrestonBAE Systems is set to hire over 300 apprentices and graduates in the Preston area in 2022. The creation of the graduate and undergraduate roles in Warton, Samlesbury and Preston […]
2 years ago Preston residents benefit as BAE Systems donates £150,000 to local food banksAerospace firm BAE Systems has donated £150,000 to food banks serving over 40 communities. The company donated £45,000 to five food banks in the North West, including Blackburn Foodbank, Fylde […]
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