Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels LLP, has announced promotions for three team members in recognition of their dedication and contribution to the firm in their respective departments. At the firm’s Congleton office, Kerry Jones, a longstanding member of the private client team, has been promoted to … [Read more...]
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New electric fleet brings Cheshire East Council closer to carbon neutral target
Cheshire East Council is continuing to make progress towards its 2030 target to be carbon neutral as it unveils its new fleet of electric vehicles. The council now has 22 electric vehicles, which includes six community enforcement vans. The range also includes tippers, used by the council's … [Read more...]
Strong Q1 for exporters, finds new UK Trade Barometer report
More than 60% of British exporters saw an increase in overseas sales in the first three months of the year, the latest UK Trade Barometer report has shown. The findings released by UK’s largest group of airports – MAG – and the Growing Together Alliance of regional business bodies, also showed … [Read more...]
North West universities partner with digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers
Two universities have partnered with the Made Smarter programme to deliver fast-track digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers in the North West. Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford have been named as delivery partners for Made Smarter’s Leading Digital … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport unveils Terminal 3 revamp plans
Manchester Airport has announced a multi-million pound investment to improve the passenger experience and facilities at Terminal 3. The planned investment comes as the airport’s Transformation Programme, first started in 2015, and is doubling the size of Terminal 2 and closing Terminal 1 nears … [Read more...]
Northern businesses backed with over £1.7 million in NPIF II Smaller Loans
GC Business Finance and River Capital have revealed they have supported Northern businesses with over £1.7 million in smaller loans funding in the first year of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). Since the launch of the fund in April 2024, the consortium has supported 32 … [Read more...]
Co-op becomes latest retailer hit by cyber attack
North-west headquartered retailer, the Co-op, has become the latest major chain hit by a cyber attack, with stores experiencing stock shortages and issues processing card payments. The retailer has since confirmed that personal data of its members was accessed, although it believes this did not … [Read more...]
Over 500 new homes proposed for Stockport-Cheshire border
Developers, Russell LDP, has begun preparing plans for a development of over 500 new homes on the Stockport-Cheshire border, adjacent to Harrow Estates’ Woodford Garden Village scheme. The developer is currently preparing an outline planning application for the approximately 30 hectare site off … [Read more...]
Over 100 Manchester Airport staff take up BSL course
More than 100 colleagues at Manchester Airport have signed up for a British Sign Language (BSL) course as part of a programme to improve the travel experience for deaf and hearing-impaired passengers. The inaugural five-week sign language training programme, which began earlier this month, is … [Read more...]
Council submits devolution consultation response
Cheshire East Council has expressed its strong support for devolution for the Cheshire and Warrington region in its response to a government consultation on proposals. The borough, jointly with Warrington and Cheshire West and Chester councils, is looking to establish a new Mayoral Combined … [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...]
Manchester Airport prepares for 80,000 summer passengers to Switzerland
As host nation for both the Eurovision Song Contest and the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 competition, Manchester Airport is gearing up for an influx of passengers travelling to Switzerland this summer. While the Alpine nation is traditionally a Winter tourism destination, more than 80,000 people from … [Read more...]