Lancashire businesses asked to give up an hour to help put pupils on the right career path A campaign has been launched to try it get business leaders more involved in careers education. Business
This is when Preston will be getting the new "parcel postboxes" New parcel postboxes will be coming to Preston soon, the Royal Mail has confirmed. Business
M&S reveals falling profits and plans for another 110 store closures Retail giant Marks & Spencer has posted a 10% drop in annual profits amid a sweeping overhaul that will see it shut another 110 stores. Business
Four in a row for Lancaster agency named in region’s top 50 Digital Marketing agency SQ Digital has been named in the Prolific North Top 50 Digital Agencies for the fourth year in a row. Business
British Steel going into receivership after Government talks fail British Steel is to go into official receivership after talks with the Government failed to secure its future. Business
Unions call on Preston's university chiefs to pay staff Living Wage Protesters are planning a public demonstration outside UCLan's new multi-million pound flagship building tomorrow - because they say the institution isn't paying all staff a living wage. Education
Hop along to the Grasshoppers Hopfest Preston Grasshoppers’ popular annual Hopfest Festival returns this summer. Business
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's sadness as restaurant chain goes into administration Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain Jamie's Italian has appointed administrators, putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk. Business
Bridgfords Lettings, Chorley delighted with double win at ESTAS awards Bridgfords Lettings, Chorley, is honoured to have been awarded two gongs at the ESTAS awards. Business
Homes loom in Chorley as bulldozers set their sights on The Hop Pocket pub A once popular pub is set to the flattened as part of wider plans to build new homes in Chorley. Council
Owners of Chorley's closed Brook House Hotel reveal the reason behind evicting its wedding venue tenants The owners of a popular wedding venue have shed some light on the establishment’s recent closure. Business
Tesco Bank announces it is halting new lending Tesco Bank is to sell off its mortgage portfolio after halting new lending, in a move which could affect more than 23,000 customers. Business
This is when Chorley's new Lidl store is opening Chorley's newest low cost supermarket will open for business on Thursday. People
Post Office network ‘close to collapse’ with more than 2,500 branches threatening closure The Post Office network is on the brink of collapse with more than 2,500 branches facing closure in the next 12 months, MPs have been warned. Latest
Here are Lancashire's 10 best electricians according to TrustATrader These Lancashire electricians are the best-reviewed on the site. Business
This is why KFC will NOT be bringing its Colonel totem back to Buckshaw Village A KFC restaurant in Buckshaw Village will not be bringing back its advertising totem – despite getting approval to do so. Business
Ready, steady, duck! Historic Ribble Valley tearoom flying high under new ownership At Puddleducks Tearoom, the ducks come and go as freely as customers. Business
Project update: Work starts transforming empty Penwortham supermarket into a high-end restaurant and retail units What’s happening? Business
Preston marketing firm lines up football teams to help support Lancashire Mind A Preston-based marketing firm is hoping it will be onto a winner with a plan to money for mental health charities. Health
Your views on the fight to save Preston’s Market Hall: "Market needs to be glassed in" Traders in Preston’s award-winning Market Hall are complaining of an all-time low in customer footfall. Business
