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Gym Gear in Preston has been acquired by Hyde-headquartered educational resources supplier Findel to further expand its presence within the sports category.

Gym Gear in Preston acquired by educational resources supplier

Drivers with NCP fines in Sussex have been encouraged to pay and appeal as normal, after the company went into administration. Photo: Construction Photography/Avalon

Over 20 NCP car parks to close as operator falls into administration

Parking symbol of an NCP car park.

NCP car parks in Lancashire as operator falls into administration

To date, over two million online shoppers have helped raise over £64 million for charities and good causes via the easyfundraising platform.

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John Lewis flooring company collapses - customers won't get refunds

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Major retailer files for administration, with 1000s of jobs at risk

A shopper walks past a Wilko store in Putney on September 12, 2023 in London.

Wilko set to close 111 more stores next week - full list of shops

A general view of a Wilko store in Northampton, Northamptonshire, as the budget retailer has entered administration after failing to secure a rescue deal, putting around 12,000 jobs in jeopardy. The chain, which runs more than 400 stores across the UK, told staff on Thursday that it has hired administrators from PwC to oversee the process. PA Photo. Picture date: Thursday August 10, 2023. See PA story CITY Wilko. Photo credit should read: James Manning/PA Wire

Wilko: List of 124 stores set to close next week

Wilko has released a list of 52 stores closing this week

Full list of 52 Wilko stores set to close this week

Administrators for ill fated Wilko, which has branches in Burnley and Nelson, have revealed the locations of 52 stores which will close after failing to secure a rescue deal for the whole business.

Fate of Burnley and Pendle Wilko stores announced today

Top left clockwise: Wilko in Preston, in Burnley, in Cleveleys and its proposed site in Blackpool.

B&M to buy 51 Wilko stores from administrators- are Lancashire stores saved?

A Wilko rescue deal could save thousands of jobs

Wilko rescue deal almost over the line and could save 1000s of jobs

Wilko stops click and collect and home delivery services.

Breaking Wilko confirms job losses as rescue bid falls through

Wilko suspends redundancies amid last minute rescue bids

Breaking Wilko temporarily stops redundancies amid last minute rescue bids

Shoppers are being warned of a Wilko scam

Wilko shoppers issued urgent warning over fake websites scam
Wilko collapsed into administration earlier this month - putting 12,000 jobs and 400 stores at risk.
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Wilko launches huge money-saving sale

Wilko launches huge administration sale with 1000s of reductions

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Jobs available at BAE Systems in Preston, Samlesbury and Warton

McColl’s has confirmed it will collapse into administration, putting 16,000 workers at risk. (Credit: PA/ Danny Lawson)

16,000 jobs at risk as convenience store chain collapses

McColl's bosses have said the firm is now in administration putting the future of retail jobs across Lancashire under threat

Lancashire McColl’s store fears as firm falls into administration

High streets have seen thousands of big name shops shut thanks to the effects of the pandemic

Warning over Lancashire retail jobs as national figures show more than 8,000 sto...

BAE Systems is working on its Factory of the Future project, which aims to use cutting edge technology to provide the workplaces fit for the next generation of young aerospace workers

Lancashire's Tempest aircraft project is "a magnet" for young people seeking car...

The full sized mock-up of the Tempest with a Typhoon on the runway behind it.

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The study compares the number of chain stores shops opening or closing

Massive blow to North West as shops disappear from high streets

Redrow's Tabley Green development in Fulwood is proving popular with house-hunters.

Locked-down buyers snapping up new homes according to housing developer

Paperchase is on the brink of administration - with 1,500 jobs at risk

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Burnley fashion giant Boohoo appoints new auditor
Online fashion giant Boohoo has hired a new auditor following the resignation of PwC in October amid the fallout from accusations of labour abuses within its supply chain.
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The Tempest programme was launched in 2018

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Three day internship experiences are up for grabs in a variety of fields (Photo: Shutterstock)

Young people can apply for virtual internships with companies like Google and M&...

Last-minute Christmas shoppers are expected to enjoy widespread discounting

Widespread discounting expected as retailers look for Super Saturday boost

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Preston-based animation firm sets sights on £25m revenue goal

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Preston on the rise, says latest survey of cities

Fishergate, Preston

Preston on the rise, says latest survey of cities

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Your home could be worth £14,000 less if you live near a poorly performing schoo...

Liz Hardwick, co-founder of DigiEnable, wins PSA NW Regional Speaker of the Year

DigiEnable founder is a female trailblazer for women in tech

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A third of British young people will never be able to buy a home

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Maplin has five stores in the North West

Maplin collapses into administration on black day for high street

Smiggle has moved into Preston this year

Preston bucks the trend as more stores open than close

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Changing face of city centres

Budgens has announced the closure of 34 stores

Budgens announce closure dates for 34 stores

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