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Preston family business SPAR launches new ethical banana brand

SPAR James Hall & Co. Ltd, a Preston-based family business, has launched a new ethical brand of bananas. The team launched Fyffes’ trade brand, Trudi’s, which are only available in […]

1 month ago
James Hall & Co celebrate apprentices in National Apprenticeship Week 2025

Facilities, Grounds and Maintenance Apprentices at James Hall & Co. Ltd's SPAR Distribution Centre in Preston Pic: James Hall & Co. Ltd Last week, James Hall & Co Ltd celebrated National Apprenticeship Week 2025, by honouring their apprentices across their business. The week of celebration, which took place from 10 to 16 […]

3 months ago
Woman who survived a seizure while at work calls for epilepsy action

Amelia Ripley, a SPAR, employee A woman who works for a family-run business in Preston is raising awareness about a condition which changed her life. Amelia Ripley, 28, works as a legal assistant at James […]

6 months ago
SPAR charity challenge raises £40,000 for Marie Curie

James Hall & Co. Ltd team with the £40,000 cheque for Marie Curie. Pic: SPAR The SPAR Northern Guild’s Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge has raised £40,000 for Marie Curie. The Preston-based family business saw 135 of their employees from across the company tackle the 24-mile […]

7 months ago
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Preston firm donates £1,000 to TippyToes Baby Bank in Lostock Hall

Sue Wade, Founder of TippyToes Baby Bank receiving the cheque from Trent Donnelly, Store Manager of SPAR Lostock Hall. TippyToes Baby Bank, based in Lostock Hall, has received £1,000 from SPAR through their Community Cashback initiative. The charity provides essentials for families in need and has the ambition to […]

7 months ago
Preston family business raises £2,737 for Heartbeat charity 

Gary Walsh and Will Cook from James Hall & Co. Ltd, handing over the cheque to Lisa Riding and Dr Sally Seed of Heartbeat. A family business based in Preston has raised £2,737 for charity. James Hall & Co. Ltd organised a Euro score predictor game for its staff, raising funds for Heartbeat North […]

8 months ago
Cheesemaker Butlers pays tribute to Preston firm for its help following devastating fire

Matthew Hall (left) of Butlers, with Andrew Hall of James Hall and Co. A Longridge cheesemaker has paid tribute to another Lancashire-based firm that helped it overcome a devastating fire just before Christmas last year. In November 2023 in the busy run up […]

12 months ago
Preston Olympian launches SPAR Lancashire School Games 2023-24

Holly Bradshaw with a schoolchild at the SPAR Lancashire School Games 2023-24 Launch Preston’s Team GB Olympic bronze medallist Holly Bradshaw inspired schoolchildren with her career achievements at the launch of the SPAR Lancashire School Games 2023-24. Held at James Hall and Co. […]

1 year ago
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