Blackpool Gazette - Local Business Feed

Rail link ‘crucial to resort’s future say sign-up traders

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:14:40 GMT

Business leaders and traders have emphasised the importance of a Blackpool to London rail link for the town’s future.

Reins handed over in Clifton Buying Group

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:39:17 GMT

Fylde coast entrepreneur Simon Rigby has sold one of his businesses – Clifton Buying Group.

Birds ‘making bus station filthy’

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:27:57 GMT

A pensioner has slammed the state of a bus station – claiming it will put people off visiting Cleveleys just months after it was revamped.

The oddities of commodities

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:19:34 GMT

It appears that the commodity super cycle is at an end.

Two-way road leaves traders in a real spin

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:02:58 GMT

Plans to make Central Drive a two-way street for buses are gaining support, Blackpool Council says.

Signing up to keep Blackpool on track

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:54:35 GMT

More than a thousand people have signed up to The Gazette’s On Track to the Capital campaign to bring back a direct rail link between Blackpool and London – but we still need your help.

County stalwarts to pick their successor

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:16:39 GMT

Judges are meeting in Blackpool this week to choose the winners for the BIBA awards.

A speedy way to meet clients

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:56:53 GMT

What have an electrical contractor, a vehicle leasing company, an undertaker and a bee farmer got in common?

Rail link support at London destination

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:05:13 GMT

Supporters living at the other end of a proposed rail link from Blackpool to London have emphasised the importance of linking the capital with the resort.

Team offers training in construction field

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:22:27 GMT

Signs of an upturn in the construction sector were backed this week by the opening of a new training centre on the Fylde.

Pitfalls alert over trade marks

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:19:03 GMT

Law firm Napthens has launched a new service making it easier for businesses to register trade marks.

Hundreds back our capital link campaign

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:52:32 GMT

Support for The Gazette’s campaign to restore Blackpool’s rail link with London is gathering pace – with famous faces from across the resort backing our petition.

Will Sir Elton ‘make it up’ to resort fans?

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:22:48 GMT

This time last year Blackpool was gearing up for one of its biggest coups in years – Sir Elton John was on his way to town.

Fracking gets a £160m vote of confidence

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:58:37 GMT

The shale gas industry on the Fylde was given a £100m shot it the arm today as British Gas owner Centrica bought into Cuadrilla’s exploration efforts.

IT firm supports Chris Evans car festival.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:39:59 GMT

A Blackpool IT business has been signed up to help DJ Chris Evans raise money for a national charity.

Back the London rail link campaign!

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:34:44 GMT

Rail campaigners and community leaders today urged Gazette readers to back our campaign to restore Blackpool’s dream of a direct rail line to London, vowing: “We’re behind you all the way”.

Arup offers a say on fracking issues

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:54:13 GMT

Fylde communities are to get their say after the company which aims to carry out fracking appointed consultants to start environmental impact assessments.

Sign up to save London rail link

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:08:08 GMT

Today The Gazette launches a major campaign to get Blackpool’s direct rail link to London back on track.

Firm invests £1m in tablet technology

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:33:15 GMT

Blackpool-based food supplement and health product manufacturer Nutrition Group has revealed it is investing almost £1m in state-of-the-art technology to create one of the most modern operations of its kind in the UK.

Ever considered starting up?

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:27:25 GMT

There comes a point in our lives that makes us look at our present situation, and consider making life changing decisions like going self-employed.