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The arrival in the town of entertainments powerhouse Merlin has signalled the seriousness of Blackpool’s intentions to re-establish itself as a quality destination, the local authority’s chief executive Neil Jack told Insider’s Blackpool Economic Forum. READ MORE...
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Workforce management software business WorkPlace Systems, co-founded by Wigan Warriors RLFC owner and chairman Ian Lenagan, has been sold in a £41m deal. Read More...
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FC United have less than three weeks to raise £1.6m through a community share offer to help build a new football ground in Moston. Read More...
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Building products and packaging company Ensor Holdings has reported rising sales and profits in the first-half of its financial year and said it is on the lookout for acquisitions. Read More...
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The North West's economy faces a bleak winter as private sector growth slows and confidence continues to drop, according to two reports released this morning. Read More...
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Creditors of Merseyside steelwork and metalwork business Shawton Engineering are owed almost £4.5m following the company's administration earlier this year. Read More...
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Manchester building services company Barratt, which can trace its roots back to 1935, has ceased trading with the loss of more than 40 jobs. Read More...
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Blackstone and Catalyst Capital have bought the Houndshill Shopping Centre in Blackpool for £85m. Read More...
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The Higher Broughton Partnership has submitted a planning application for 80 houses as part of the ongoing regeneration of the area. Read More...
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Work has started to construct a new school in Heywood as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme. Read More...
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Talking Point: Ambition is the only constraint
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Susan Skinner, commercial insurance manager at The Co-operative Insurance, explains how to tackle the motor insurance scam of ghost broking.
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