Lancashire

UCLan opens new £40m veterinary school

The University of Central Lancashire has opened the UK’s eleventh school of veterinary medicine, aiming to diversify the profession and strengthen the regional workforce. The new facility, a £40m investment, is the first veterinary school in Lancashire and the second in the North West.  It has been designed to offer…

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Jollyes to open three new stores

Jollyes has revealed that it is set to open three new stores in Leyland, East Kilbride and Cardiff. The first opened on 16 November in Leyland, Lancashire on Towngate with the other two locations to open on Saturday 30 November. Alongside this, Jollyes has announced the first stage of a…

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R&E Bamford eyes European expansion following Boost support

Fourth-generation family-run animal feed manufacturer R&E Bamford has its sights set on expanding its export markets after receiving a range of funded support through Boost and its support partners. Founded over 100 years ago R&E Bamford, employs 53 people and already has export markets in Ireland and Kuwait but is…

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Webbox launches 2024 pet advent calendars

Webbox has announced the launch of its new pet advent calendars for 2024 each containing 24 treats. The advent calendar for dogs has been crafted with a dog-friendly alternative to chocolate so dogs and puppies over three months old can enjoy the countdown to Christmas. The equivalent for cats offers…

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Scoff Paper launches new edible Christmas card collection

Scoff Paper, the makers of unique edible gifts for dogs, has released its exclusive Christmas card collection with messages including ‘Merry Christmas, From Our Pooch to Yours’, ‘All I Want for Christmas is Chew’, and ‘Happy Pigs in Blankets Day’.  The new range of 11 cards, available in bacon, chicken,…

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Scoff Paper secures Dragons’ Den investment

Lancashire entrepreneur, Gemma Connolly, who created a brand of edible greeting cards for dogs called Scoff Paper, has secured major backing from BBC Dragons’ Den’s Sara Davies. Davies offered Connolly £50K for 25% of the company, with the option to claim 5% back if Davies recoups her investment within the…

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Animology appoints new non-executive director

Group 55 has appointed Kieran Prince as non-executive director of its pet care brand Animology. The Lancashire-based pet food brand sells a range of pet care products including shampoos and deodorising sprays for dogs and cats, fragrance sprays and functional grooming products. Prince has extensive experience and expertise in the…

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Pets Choice win International Export Excellence Award

UK-based pet food and accessories manufacturer Pets Choice has been announced as the winner of the International Trade Award for the second year running. Pets Choice, located in Blackburn, Lancashire, were given the Export Achievement Award by the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. Judges congratulated the company on its success…

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Veterinary Vision opens new surgery centre in Lancashire

Veterinary Vision UK’s veterinary eye clinic has opened a new dedicated ophthalmology referral centre in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, close to its previous base in Charnock Richard. The new centre has been designed and built with sustainability as a “key” priority. Among the raft of sustainable measures introduced at the new…

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Pets at Home appoints operations director for retail

Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Steve Shirley as its new operations director of retail. Shirley has extensive retail experience having spent nearly 30 years with supermarket chain, Asda, most recently as vice-president wholesale and convenience. Prior to that he held numerous positions as a senior retail director,…

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