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Covid-19 Test Centre arrives in Hyndburn
Open to anyone who has symptoms of Covid-19, the test centre, which is located at The Hyndburn Leisure Centre, is in Hyndburn for four days and has so far had hundreds of people booking
What More UK Searching for 35 New Staff and 5 New Apprentices
What More UK, one of the North West's top manufacturing firms, have announced they are on the lookout for new staff and apprentices. Lockdown has proven to be a very busy period for many
Local business steps up to supply Council with PPE
Lantex, a textile manufacturing firm in Accrington, are being thanked by Hyndburn Borough Council for stepping up during the Covid-19 pandemic and manufacturing 1,000 masks to keep Council staff safe. Cllr. Miles Parkinson OBE,
What More UK Shortlisted for 6 Industry Awards
East Lancashire housewares manufacturer What More UK has confirmed its position as a leading organisation in the Northern Powerhouse with shortlistings for 6 industry awards, 3 regional, 2 national and 1 international. Company employees
Women’s Work – Call for Stories
Women’s Work is a new HLF funded project which looks at working women’s experiences in Accrington and the surrounding towns during the 1960s onwards. The project is led by History in Action and includes
Accrington Mosque gets national recognition and congratulations from Council
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic places of worship have remained closed for prayer in congregation, with restrictions now easing Raza Jamia Masjid, Accrington, has been identified nationally for their proactive response. Cllr Miles Parkinson OBE,
HYNDBURN LEADERS STEP UP WITH SHOP LOCAL INITIATIVE
To coincide with the reopening of Highstreets, Hyndburn’s flag has been flown for all to see. The #ThinkHyndburn campaign has seen townships taken over with banners, flags and signs - marking the start of
Journey to ‘bring the extraordinary’ to Accrington and Rossendale College with impressive campus transformation
Accrington and Rossendale College’s journey towards becoming extraordinary is continuing – as the £4million campus transformation enters its final phase. The college, which became part of the Nelson and Colne College Group in 2018,
£1m Grant Funding available to Support Local Businesses through a Discretionary Grants Fund
From the 4th June, businesses which have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis can apply to Hyndburn Borough Council for a grant of up to £25,000 under new guidance released by the Government as
Business advice on re-opening – Legionella warning
Many businesses will be re-opening in June following closures introduced to help control the spread of coronavirus. Some firms are due to open on June 1st, such as outdoor markets and car showrooms, followed
What More UK Announces New Building Works
What More UK, the organisation behind the famous home storage brand Wham, has announced the latest in a series of multi-million pound investments at their Altham manufacturing site. The new development will provide 26,000
Healthier Hyndburn’ campaign announced in response to new Government Roadmap
Healthier Hyndburn’ campaign announced in response to new Government Roadmap The new strategy outlined by Central Government sets out a roadmap to existing lockdown measures being eased in a safe and measured way. Part
What More UK: Keeping the Country’s Shelves Stocked
What More UK, the Altham based manufacturer of housewares, is doing everything it can to keep supermarket shelves stocked with Bakeware products. Ever since the coronavirus lockdown began people have been searching for ways
Hair and Beauty salons are a highlight of Accrington and Rossendale College’s £4million makeover
Brand new industry-standard Hairdressing and Beauty salons are a highlight of Accrington and Rossendale College’s £4million makeover. The bright and spacious salons are kitted out with top spec equipment used in industry, to ensure
Corona can’t stop the ceremony – Great Harwood Rovers find innovative way to celebrate new sponsorship deal
The club’s home venue was crowned ‘Moorland Arena’ during a zoom ceremony with MP Sara Britcliffe, Moorland Headteacher, Jonathan Harrison and Mark Pickup, Great Harwood Rovers Trustee. Moorland Private School have chosen to support