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Lostock Hall toy firm lands prestigious silver industry award

A South Ribble business that creates ‘Magical Story Jars’ to help parents connect with their children has won a silver accolade in The Independent Toy Awards. Beth De Nobrega, from […]

2 years ago
Signature Living Preston behind Shankly Hotel enter administration

The Old Post Office is becoming the Shankly Hotel, and you can go for a look round Pic: Tony Worrall The company responsible for Preston’s Shankly Hotel have entered administration. Signature Living Preston and Loyola Hall, alongside event catering business Signature Eden and Signature Living Lifestyles Ltd have all been […]

2 years ago
Ingol nurse loses £17k after liquidated builder leaves family home with no roof

An Ingol nurse has appealed for urgent help after a builder left her family home without a roof before vanishing with £17,100. Katie Sowerby is a neurological nurse at Royal […]

3 years ago
Preston is amongst the top 25 UK cities for independent businesses

An almost empty Friargate in Preston city centre on Monday 1 February Pic: Tony Worrall A study that looked at which UK city has the strongest economy for small businesses, has placed Preston in the top 25 cities. Preston took 24th place in the list […]

3 years ago
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Former working men’s club in Fishwick set to become apartments

A former social club off New Hall Lane in Fishwick looks set to be turned into apartments. Fishwick Ramblers Working Men’s Club in Mornington Road has been closed for some […]

3 years ago
Preston Freeze Dry manufacturing business expands in £1.5 million investment

European Freeze Dry A Preston-based food producer has continued to expand after a £1.5 million investment, bringing more jobs to the city. Specialist food producer European Freeze Dry has continued to expand with […]

4 years ago
New Deepdale firm helping small businesses during the pandemic

One of the boxes which includes products from Beeches Chocolate A new Deepdale firm is helping small businesses and local communities with a new service. Keep Britain Smiling has launched its gift box initiative to help others thrive during the […]

4 years ago
Restaurant owner says more support is needed for those due to open new businesses

Smashed restaurant A new restaurant which was set to open at the Miller Arcade on March 27 has had to remain unopened to the public. Like many other businesses in the hospitality […]

4 years ago
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