Business News in South Ribble

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Over 10 years, the Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal is expected to create £1billion in economic growth, generate over 20,000 new private sector jobs (5,000 in the Lancashire Enterprise Zone) and 17,420 new homes.

Leyland Railway Station is set for a major upgrade after £3.5 million was made available for essential improvements.

Walton Summit-based international sportswear company, Kukri, has secured three high profile deals to become the official kit provider for Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Welsh Athletics and Team Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games.

Low carbon vehicle technology engineering company Torotrak has acquired Flybrid Automotive Ltd, technology leaders in flywheel-based hybrid systems for vehicles, in a deal worth up to £23m.

A business in Leyland which operates a website for holiday accommodation bookings has secured investment from Lancashire County Council's Rosebud Fund.