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Major business and apprenticeship expos returning to Preston’s university campus

UCLan. Credit: Blog Preston Two major business and careers events are heading to the University of Central Lancashire this April. Shout Connect is organising the North West Apprenticeship Expo 2025 and the Lancashire Business […]

3 months ago
Preston one of the best places in Britain for small business jobs, new research reveals

Preston has been ranked as the second best city in which to work for a small business in Britain, according to new research compiled by iwoca, one of Europe’s largest small […]

10 months ago
Micropub owner vows to reopen after building seized by landlord

Tulketh Tap Room. Credit: Blog Preston A micropub which was already under investigation for licensing complaints has been seized by the building’s owner – but the business hopes to reopen next week. Signs placed on the […]

12 months ago
PNE kit sponsor PAR Group bought out by Preston-based firm

Preston North End’s principal sponsor for the past three years, Chorley-based Plastic and Rubber (PAR) Group, has been sold to a Preston-based business. PAR, a family-owned manufacturer and supplier of engineering […]

12 months ago
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Preston-born businessman is the UK’s 12th richest person, says Sunday Times Rich List

Preston-born hedge fund billionaire Michael Platt has once again been named as one of the country’s wealthiest people in the Sunday Times Rich List 2024. Not much is known about […]

12 months ago
UCLan joins Beijing partner to ‘shape educational reform’ in China

UCLan has announced it will work with a Beijing institution to help shape the educational reform agenda across vocational degrees in China. UCLan has launched a joint research and development […]

3 years ago
Leyland Town Deal’s ‘ambitious’ plans secure full £25 million

Leyland town centre is to see ‘radical’ changes, thanks to a successful Town Deal bid to Central Government, with the board securing the full £25 million available. The project has […]

3 years ago
Garstang law firm renews Preston Grasshoppers sponsorship

A Garstang law firm will provide ‘significant’ funds to local rugby union team Preston Grasshoppers as part of a new sponsorship deal with the club. Garstang firm Harrison Drury Solicitors […]

3 years ago
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