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Latest business news from Preston and throughout central Lancashire.

Chorley’s giant charity advent calendar earns top award nomination
Chorley-based self-storage specialist, Cuboid Self Storage, is celebrating being nominated for a top industry award for its ‘World’s Largest Charity Advent Calendar’ campaign.

HiveMind Circle – The Future of Legal Governance – New ecosystem launched to bridge the AI governance gap
Compliance firm HiveRisk has launched the HiveMind Circle, a new collaborative ecosystem designed to help professional services firms keep pace with AI adoption without losing…

ROCCIA invests in future talent with careers initiative for 120 Lancashire students
One of Lancashire’s leading independent retailers has welcomed more than 120 local secondary school students behind the scenes to showcase the wide range of careers…

The Great Big Legal Offsite Returns for Year 3 — And This Time, It’s a Jungle Out There
The Great Big Legal Offsite (GBLO) returns to Ribby Hall Village on the 3rd July, marking its third year as one of the most energising…

Lawyers Retreat Signals Shift in Legal Leadership
The second consecutive sold‑out edition of The Lawyers Retreat™ has highlighted a growing appetite among senior legal leaders for deeper, more reflective leadership environments and signalled that…

Why Grassroots Football Sponsorship Matters in Lancashire as the Season Draws to a Close
As the Lancashire junior football season enters its final two weeks, Preston-based national Risk and Compliance firm, HiveRisk, wants to shine a light on the…

BEYOUROWN x YumChop Founder Abi Adefisan Bring Together Manchester’s Female Leaders for an Inspiring Afternoon Hosted by Forbes 30 Under 30 Founder Samanah Duran
Manchester welcomed an inspiring gathering of female founders, executives, and emerging leaders yesterday as BEYOUROWN partnered with Yumchop for an empowering Women Who Lead luncheon…

Haute Dolci Accelerates Global Growth As Consumer Appetite For Premium Desserts Soars In The US
Preston’s luxury dessert brand Haute Dolci has confirmed its entry into the United States as part of a wider international expansion strategy, selecting Texas as…

Entrepreneur Hosts Marathon Live Stream Next Week Uniting Business Greats & Celebs To Boost Small Businesses
An entrepreneur who’s famous for tapping into the power of the Internet to share knowledge, inspiration and some of the best business minds with her…

Foresight announces £90 million first close of its third dedicated North West regional investment fund
· The third North West fund will continue to support the growth of small and medium sized companies across the region, creating jobs and supporting…

Home comforts as improvement specialist celebrates 20 years with £100m vision
One of the UK’s leading home improvement specialists is marking its 20th birthday in style by setting out a four-year growth plan to achieve £100m…

Artists Turn to Bars and Pubs Amid Gallery Decline
Cheshire artist Hirah Khan is exhibiting in bars and pubs as falling gallery visitor numbers push more creatives into hospitality spaces to reach wider audiences.

Aquaspira unveils technology solution to UK’s water scarcity threatening sustainable development
UK Leader in sustainable drainage solutions for almost 20 years introduces game changing GSHC system to UK market.

Baxi signs expanded three-year STEM education partnership with Primary Engineer
Baxi announces its expanded partnership with purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation Primary Engineer to bring STEM into the classroom and inspire the next generation of engineers.

ROCCIA’s 2025 Trade Event Breaks Attendance Records and Showcases Industry Innovation
ROCCIA’s flagship Trade Event, held at its Preston showroom last week, pulled a record-breaking attendance for the third consecutive year and reaffirmed its place as…

Middle Eastern ‘aura’ for Lakeland as it completes high-profile Dubai hotel project
A North West specialist in premium decking is targeting a £1m Middle East opportunity having earned rave reviews at one of Dubai’s most iconic locations.

National Football Museum’s Impact Report reveals £16.4M contribution and record-breaking engagement
The National Football Museum (NFM) has released its inaugural ‘Football Creates’ Impact Report, highlighting a highly successful 2023-24 year. Leading the findings is a £16.

Used Car Group Cartime to Open New Dealership Near Burnley
Established North West used car group Cartime is opening an automotive supermarket in Nelson, near Burnley, Lancashire.

ROCCIA Celebrates 30 Years Of Business With VIP Guests
30th anniversary celebratory events took place at ROCCIA’s two tile, kitchen and bathroom showrooms, in Preston and Bolton, for family, employees, community members and customers.