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10/08/2010Sat nav toy steers growth for local firm

Blackpool toy and games manufacturer Cassidy Brothers is banking on the launch of a sat-nav toy steering wheel to drive future revenues.

04/08/2010Hands-On-Help for Create Construction

Bosses at Blackpool firm Create Construction have praised a programme which has helped them save cash and expand their horizons.

14/05/2010Glad all over

Blackpool Football Club are just one game away from a money-spinning move into the Premiership.

15/03/2010Blackpool businesses make a splash at the BIBAs

Blackpool businesses dominated this year's BIBA awards - winning three of the prestigious trophies on home soil.

26/02/2010The best of Blackpool

Blackpool's tourism industry turned out in force to celebrate the best that the resort has to offer.

12/02/2010Blackpool named as 'Town/City Of The Year'

Blackpool has been named as Town/City Of The Year in the North West Property Awards for 2010.

04/02/2010Blackpool businesses line up for BIBA honours

A host of Blackpool businesses are vying for honours in this year's prestigious BIBA awards.

13/11/2009Sandcastle builds on its successes

Blackpool's Sandcastle Waterpark has won two more awards in recognition of training and customer service.

11/11/2009Blackpool viral wins gold award

A film created to encourage people to take a fresh look at Blackpool has scooped a gold at the prestigious PR Week awards.

01/10/2009Blackpool Airport celebrates 100 years of flying

Blackpool International Airport is marking its centenary with a series of events.

04/08/2009Fighter role for Blackpool engineering firm

A Blackpool company has been selected by BAE Systems to play a key role in the production of the F-35 (Joint Strike Fighter) aircraft.

08/07/2009Five star treatment for Blackpool B&B

Blackpool's newest five-star guest accommodation has officially opened.

11/06/2009Blackpool attractions take the honours

Three of Blackpool's main attractions took the honours in this year's Lancashire & Blackpool Tourism Awards.

03/06/2009Celebrations for Coast Apartments

Coast Apartments in Blackpool had another reason to celebrate after being presented with a Gold award from VisitBritain for each of their apartments!

01/04/2009Airport soaring to success

Blackpool International Airport has beaten off competition from airports throughout the UK to be named as passengers' favourite.

09/03/2009Blackpool plays host to the best in the business

The pick of Fylde Coast businesses competed for honours after being shortlisted in the region's most prestigious business awards.

18/02/2009Beach House flies the Blackpool flag

The Beach House, Blackpool, has been shortlisted in the finals of a national tourism awards event.

30/01/2009Libby wins top award

One of Blackpool's new generation of women entrepreneurs has won a top award.

14/08/200840 years and counting

A family of Blackpool hoteliers are celebrating 40 years in business.

19/06/2008Blackpool's 'Oscar' winners celebrate

Five Blackpool businesses celebrated success at the annual tourism "Oscars" for Lancashire.

20/03/2008Built with pride

The cream of Blackpool's building trade have been officially recognised at the 2008 Blackpool Built In Quality Awards.

05/02/2008Celebrations on Enterprise Island
Celebrations on Enterprise Island

Blackpool's new army of entrepreneurs are celebrating the latest stage on their journey towards setting up in business.

09/01/2008Success on a plate

A Blackpool food company has served up its own success story - by selling ready-made meals to France!

06/12/2007Number One at the double
Number One at the double

Blackpool's newest hotel has been awarded a five star gold award for guest accommodation. Claire and Mark Smith have already put Blackpool on the map ...

06/12/2007Shining Beacon!

Beacon Hill High School has been granted an Excellence In Enterprise award.

03/12/2007On a fast track

Two Blackpool-based firms have joined an elite list of Britain's fastest growing private businesses.

03/12/2007AMANDA: THE BOLD VENTURER
AMANDA: THE BOLD VENTURER

Amanda Thompson, managing director of Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, is recognised in a new book on North West entrepreneurs

22/11/2007PLEASURE BEACH SCOOPS THREE AWARDS IN A WEEK
PLEASURE BEACH SCOOPS THREE AWARDS IN A WEEK

Pleasure Beach, Blackpool is celebrating after receiving a clutch of honours.

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