Anna Maxwell, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Alderley Park-based healthcare brand, Maxwellia, has been named Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year, North West, at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Anna Maxwell’s mission to make effective medicines more widely available was … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport opens up access to local cycle trail
A new access point on a popular cycle trail near Manchester Airport has opened, making it easier for cyclists to explore a previously hard-to-reach section of the route. Located on Old Altrincham Road, the access point connects to the Airport Orbital Route along an existing wider and flatter … [Read more...]
Champneys Mottram Hall partners with Natura Bissé for exclusive pop-up
Cheshire spa hotel, Champneys Mottram Hall, has partnered with luxury skincare brand, Natura Bissé for an exclusive three month pop-up spa experience. Treatments began on March 30th and marked the first time UK spa-goers will enjoy the Spanish skincare brand's treatments within a heritage British … [Read more...]
Wilmslow gym chain reveals strong revenue growth
Wilmslow headquarted gym chain, Total Fitness, has revealed 15% year-on-year revenue growth in 2024 thanks to a streamlining of operations and record membership levels. The business, which has 16 locations across the North of England and Wales, also reported a 19% rise in visits to its health … [Read more...]
Cheshire East to restrict food and drink advertising on council-owned spaces
Cheshire East Council has announced it will restrict unhealthy food and drink advertising on council-owned spaces as part of efforts to address obesity in the borough. The Healthier Food and Drink Advertising Policy is part of work to champion children's health and reduce food-related ill health, … [Read more...]
Operator behind Wilmslow care home acquired by Staffordshire-based rival
New Care, the care home developer and operator behind a facility in Wilmslow, has announced it has been acquired by Staffordshire-based Lovett Care. Cheshire-based New Care was established 15 years ago, and has a portfolio of 15 facilities comprising 1,057 care beds across the North of England, … [Read more...]
LSH Auto champions menopause support in the workplace
As part of its ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, LSH Auto, the dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield, has launched a new policy, toolkit and training to support people going through the menopause in the workplace. An Inclusive Management Workshop will be … [Read more...]
Wilmslow care facility welcomes new manager
New Care has announced the appointment of Darren Molyneux as registered home manager at its 63-bed Wilmslow Manor facility, on Handforth Road, Wilmslow. As home manager, Darren is tasked with overseeing the day-to-day running of the care home, leading and managing staff so they can perform their … [Read more...]
Total Fitness to open new women’s only gym in Wilmslow
Cheshire-headquartered health club chain, Total Fitness, is to open a new purpose-built women's only gym in Wilmslow. The new 4,500 sq ft gym, due to launch in Summer 2024, will be the group's second women's only offering after the successful launch of a similar facility at Total Fitness' … [Read more...]
Total Fitness surpasses 100,000 member milestone
Wilmslow-headquartered gym group, Total Fitness, has seen its subscriptions hit 100,000 members as the brand continues its post-pandemic growth. Including its Swim Academy, partners and other complementary services, Total Fitness now serves more than 115,000 people across it 15 health clubs in … [Read more...]
Wilmslow care home welcomes management duo
New Care has announced the appointment of of Jo Hassey as Deputy Manager and Bobby Head as Head of Care at its Wilmslow Manor care home. In her new role, Jo is tasked with supporting the home manager, overseeing new resident admissions and any discharges, as well as being responsible for the … [Read more...]
The Citation Group acquires healthcare e-learning provider
Wilmslow-based compliance provider, The Citation Group, have announced the acquisition of a specialist e-learning provider as it continues to expand its offer for the healthcare sector. Careskills Academy, established in 2014, is a leading provider of online learning within the health and care … [Read more...]