Historic Warrington Soap Factory to Become Cutting-Edge AI Data Centre
13/11/2025
A 130-year-old former Unilever factory at Bank Quay, once a cornerstone of Warrington’s proud soap-making heritage, is set to be transformed into a state-of-the-art data centre powering the UK’s growing artificial intelligence economy.
The Reserve
01/11/2025
We are delighted that ‘The Reserve’ is our Venue of the Month for November 2025. Book your drinks reception and sip cocktails in the Monsoon Forest, share breakfast with penguins before business kicks off, or break for lunch with a view of the majestic Asiatic lions.
Business School recruits three industry leaders to embed employer led innovation into courses
01/10/2025
University of Lancashire appoints three talented leaders to power institution’s ambition to support students and regional businesses to succeed and grow
Steven Hunt & Associates
01/10/2025
Downtown in Business is delighted that Steven A Hunt & Associates are our Business of the Month for October 2025. Steven Hunt & Associates is a leading mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy based in Liverpool and proudly working across Greater Manchester and the wider North West. Founded more than 35 years ago, the firm has built a reputation for delivering innovative, practical, and sustainable engineering solutions across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, and residential development.
Story Homes to deliver critical infrastructure and housing to support National Cyber Force Campus
25/09/2025
Story Homes has submitted its plans for Cuerdale Garden Village, a transformative development designed to support the emerging cyber cluster around the new National Cyber Force (NCF) Campus at Samlesbury.
Stanley House Hotel & Spa at Christmas
22/09/2025
Join Stanley House Hotel & Spa this Christmas.
DIB Host Leader’s Lunch with Emma Degg
18/09/2025
On 18th September 2025, Downtown in Business hosted a Leader’s Lunch with Emma Degg at the beautiful Stanley House Hotel & Spa.
Cheshire East councillors back devolution
18/09/2025
Cheshire East Council has voted to support plans for a Mayoral Combined Authority across Cheshire and Warrington.
University of Lancashire unveils Preston Campus installation to celebrate name change
15/09/2025
Eye-catching new installation unveiled on University Square marks significant milestone in the University’s history and symbolises its forward-looking identity.
Red Rose Awards 2026 open for entries
02/09/2025
Entries are now open for the biggest celebration of Lancashire business…the Red Rose Awards 2026.
Bruntwood SciTech
01/09/2025
We are delighted that Bruntwood SciTech are our Business of the Month for September 2025. Bruntwood SciTech drives inclusive, sustainable economic growth through investment in science and technology infrastructure.