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Chorley hairdresserjudges fancy footwork
Will Foran, a Preston hairdresser, is swapping his scissors for a place on the judging panel as he takes his prestigious place at a major Irish dance championships. Will, the Len Goodman of the hairdressing world, splits his time between his hairdressing salon, Foran & Blake Hair and Beauty and Foran & Blake Dance 4U studio, in Clifford Street.
Read more...Macdonald Hotels and Resorts invest £5m
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, which claims to be the UK’s biggest privately-owned hotel group, has announced its plans to invest £5m across its hotel, conference and meeting space portfolio. The group has over 45 hotels in its collection and the investment will be spread across many hotels in the group. The bedrooms have already been refurbished at the five-star Macdonald Randolph Hotel in Oxford and four-star Macdonald Alveston Manor in Stratford-upon-Avon. Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel in Preston have been given …
Read more...Green light for Printworks proposals
It is hoped that plans to convert a former printers in Preston into an upmarket office complex will fill a gap in the town’s property market. Philip Thornton, Etc Urban architect who is working on the project, has said that the transformation of the Lambert Brothers printworks on Glovers’ Court, would attract businesses into the city centre.
Read more...New dental clinic opening at university
A new dentists in Preston will open at the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) campus in the town. The UCLan Dental Clinic (UDC) will provide dental services for students, staff and the wider Lancashire and South Lakes community.
Read more...Fuel price affecting firms
Rising fuel prices are having a knock-on effect for businesses across Preston. Prices for city cabs have had to be increased and other companies are struggling to maintain profits due to the extra fuel costs. The majority have businesses have no other alternative but to pay for the higher prices as their companies rely on the fuel. Secretary of the Preston Hackney Carriage Association, Mark Selley, has said that the price increase in fares was essential. The five and seven …
Read more...Cutting-edge with 3D device at Nelson dental practice
Dentists in Preston and the surrounding areas are moving further into the 21st century as the NHS Reedyford Dental Centre invests in a cutting-edge 3D imaging device. The Cone Beam Computerised Tomography (CBCT) machine that has been installed at the Leeds Road dental practice before it is available at Blackburn or Burnley hospitals.
Read more...From accountant to footballer
Choosing a life as a Preston accountant just didn’t add up for football mad Christopher Nix. The 25 year old has now completely changed his career and now has his dream job working at a top Championship club.
Read more...Printers creating new jobs
A company which recycles laser printers and parts for printers in Preston is expanding after receiving a loan from Lancashire County Council’s Rosebud Fund. The Green Printer Company is expected to double its workforce within the next 18 months. The company works to meet the growing demand for repaired and refurbished printers for office equipment dealers, businesses and schools.
Read more...Finding employment is a big concern
New research has found that finding a job is the biggest concern for young people in the Preston area. A survey which was carried out by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) found that 44% of 16-18 year olds are most concerned about finding work.
Read more...Ribble Valley hotel: ‘the bees knees’
There are many hotels in Preston that are available to stay in for business and pleasure, but now there is a new five-star hotel that is a very exclusive and only welcomes a certain kind of guest… bees! Stirk House, the Ribble Valley offers special facilities to help give declining bee numbers a big boost.
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