A Parliamentary Order has been signed to formally transfer powers to a new Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority, giving local people and leaders more control over the region’s future. Minister for Devolution, Miatta Fahnbulleh, formally established the Mayoral Combined Authority, which … [Read more...]
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MAG shortlisted for Northern Power Women inclusion award
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has been shortlisted for an award in recognition of the group’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). The group, which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports and is the UK’s largest airport operator, has been nominated … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership announces £108 million pay investment
Employee owned retail group, John Lewis Partnership, has announced a £108 million investment in Partner pay as part of a continued commitment to invest in its people. The latest announcement comes on top of nearly £300 million added to the business’ pay budget over the previous three years. Of … [Read more...]
Macclesfield volunteer recognised after more than two decades of fundraising
Macclesfield charirty, East Cheshire Eye Society is celebrating the dedication of one of its longest-serving volunteer fundraisers. June Easby has spent 23 years running a popular “everyone’s a winner” tombola stall for the charity at the annual Macclesfield Charities Bazaar. Over more than two … [Read more...]
Cheshire Business Angels fuel region’s next generation of companies
Investors from across Cheshire and Warrington are backing start-ups from across the region following the launch of Cheshire Business Angels. Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington’s Growth Hub has launched the network of up to 70 investors and high net worth individuals, who are ready to back … [Read more...]
Topshop returns to the high street at John Lewis Cheadle
The Topshop brand has returned to physical stores after a five-year absence, with a collection exclusively available at 32 John Lewis stores, including Cheadle. From 17th February, John Lewis Cheadle will host a collection that includes 130 of Topshop’s most in-demand pieces from signature … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport sets new records for security wait times
Manchester Airport has set a new record for how quickly passengers were able to pass through security, alongside recording its busiest ever January. Over the course of the month more than 2 million passengers used the UK’s global gateway in the North – and 91% of them waited for five minutes or … [Read more...]
Inspirational young adult with rare genetic variation secures dream job thanks to Seashell
23-year-old Harry is thriving with a fulfilled life and dream job, thanks to Cheshire charity Seashell Trust, which transforms the young lives of those with the most complex disabilities. Harry is the only known person with his genetic variation, which presents as profound learning disabilities. … [Read more...]
Plans set out to boost construction sector apprenticeships and T Levels
13,000 apprenticeships and T Level placement opportunities in the construction sector are to be created through government investment into upgrading school buildings across England. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on school building projects will … [Read more...]
Food market hall opens to passengers flying from Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport’s first-of-its-kind street food market hall has opened for business in Terminal 2 as the terminal nears the end of its transformation. Great Northern Market in the £1.3 billion Terminal 2 features six street food style kitchens alongside cookies and donuts. The kitchens are all … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels announces its 2026 charity
Continuing its long-standing commitment to charitable causes, Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels has selected Contact Hostel as its Charity of the Year. Manchester-based Contact Hostel provides accommodation and practical support for homeless teenage girls and has helped nearly 1000 young women move … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council to consider 9.99% council tax rise
Cheshire East Council is considering raising council tax in the borough by up to 9.99% as part of its budget setting process, above the 4.99% normally allowed by government. Cheshire East Council’s Finance Sub-Committee has made the recommendation, and no decision on increasing council tax has … [Read more...]