Leaders of Cheshire and Warrington's constituent councils held their inaugural meeting to begin shaping the new Combined Authority and deliver devolution for the region. The newly established Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Shadow Board met for the first time on Friday 31 October … [Read more...]
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John Lewis unveils 2025 Christmas advert
Retailer, John Lewis, has unveiled its 2025 Christmas advert, which explores using thoughtful gifting to express feelings without words. The ad, created by Saatchi & Saatchi, focuses on a teenage son who uses music as a medium to express the feelings for his dad he can’t find the words for, … [Read more...]
Loganair launches new domestic routes from Manchester Airport
UK regional airline, Loganair, has announced the launch of two new routes from Manchester Airport, to Exeter and Southampton. The inaugural flights mark a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion strategy and coincide with its move to Manchester Airport’s newly upgraded Terminal 2, which … [Read more...]
Northern businesses share in £180 million since the launch of second Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
Businesses across the North have benefited from a total £180 million of investment since the launch of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). With over 315 deals to date, the fund has directly invested £115 million into over 300 small businesses across the North of England, … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels recognised in 2026 Chambers UK Guide for SME focus
Cheshire law firm SAS Daniels has been included once again in the 2026 Chambers UK Guide, with a notable recognition in the SME-Focused Firms category. The guide, widely regarded as one of the most rigorous assessments of legal expertise, highlights firms that demonstrate strong client service, … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport celebrates 10,000th visitor to AeroZone education centre
10,000 young people have now been inspired about aviation careers since Manchester Airport opened its AeroZone education centre as part of its £1.3 billion transformation. The AeroZone is an interactive space for young people aged four to 18, welcoming local primary, secondary and college … [Read more...]
Fair Payment Code awards over 400 businesses
More than 400 businesses have been recognised by the Small Business Commissioner’s Fair Payment Code for their payment practices since it launched in December 2024. Late payments cost the UK economy almost £11 billion per year with 14,000 businesses closing each year because of late payments, … [Read more...]
Woodford pub named finalist in Cheshire tourism awards
Robinsons Brewery have revealed that the Davenport Arms in Woodford, known locally as the Thief’s Neck, has been named a finalist for Pub of the Year at the upcoming Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2026. The Davenport Arms’ recognition as a finalist – among just three other Cheshire pubs … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group ends summer season with record-breaking September
6.2 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airports Group’s (MAG) three UK airports in September, ending the summer season on another record-breaking month for the group. September also saw MAG – which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports – record a rolling … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels highlights charity partnership at Business Breakfast
Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has welcomed guest speaker Cheryl Simpson MBE, CEO of Space4Autism – the firm’s 2025 Charity of the Year – to its most recent Business Breakfast event. The event, hosted by SAS Daniels’ Macclesfield office at Macclesfield Football Club, of which the firm is a proud … [Read more...]
Garden waste scheme opens for renewals and new subscribers
Subscriptions to renew or sign up for the first time to Cheshire East Council’s Garden Waste Recycling Scheme are now open. Residents can opt-in to the scheme to use their garden bin to recycle their green waste and will pay an annual subscription fee for their bin to be collected. Residents … [Read more...]
Major online marketplaces pledge fair treatment for small businesses
Leading online marketplaces and payment providers, including eBay, PayPal and Temu, have collectively signed a pledge that promotes fair treatment for small businesses. The new 10-point pledge, centred on cashflow and payments, includes commitments to communicate effectively with small businesses … [Read more...]