An adults sport day, organised by Synergy Recruitment, has raised more than £3,400 for My Cheshire Without Abuse (MyCWA) a charity that supports individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. With recent funding cuts from Cheshire East Council placing the charity’s services at risk, the … [Read more...]
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Embrace Marketing rebrands ahead of 10th anniversary
Cheshire-based Embrace Marketing has revealed a bold rebrand, marking an exciting new chapter for the B2B creative agency as it approaches its 10-year anniversary in October this year. As part of the rebrand Embrace Marketing is now better aligned towards its core position as a B2B brand … [Read more...]
North West businesses lack AI understanding, finds British Business Bank
Only 27% of businesses in the North West said they have a basic understanding of generative AI, finds new research conducted for the British Business Bank. Research, conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Start Up Loans programme, revealed less than half (46%) of UK small businesses use AI at work. … [Read more...]
August railway closure to enable £23 million investment in line across Cheshire and Staffordshire
With the West Coast Main Line's Manchester spur through Staffordshire and Cheshire to close for three weeks in August, Network Rail is outlining the benefits for passengers of other work that can take place along the route while the railway is closed. During August, Network Rail is carrying out … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels announces duo of solicitor promotions
Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has announced promotions to solicitor for two colleagues, Clarize Coertze and Anna Thompson, following their recent qualifications. Clarize (left) joined SAS Daniels in August 2022, shortly after relocating from South Africa to the UK. She holds a BA in Law and … [Read more...]
More passengers heading Stateside, finds Manchester Airport
Statistical analysis for Manchester Airport has shown a rise in the number of passengers travelling to and from the United States, and a concurrent boost to the regional economy in the North. Direct passengers between Manchester and the US were up 10% year-on-year in 2024, with 931,000 taking … [Read more...]
North West economy ends quarter on a stable footing, finds NatWest tracker
Business activity stabilised across the North West private sector in June, following a decline in output in recent months, the latest NatWest Growth Tracker survey has revealed. The headline North West Business Activity Index – which measures changes in the region’s output of goods and services – … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport expects busiest summer yet after record-breaking June
More than 3 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airport in June 2025, with numbers set to climb higher as the school summer holidays begin. A total of 3,019,924 passengers travelled into or out of the airport – up by 39,000 on June 2024 – the first time the UK’s global gateway in the … [Read more...]
Dedicated social value partner appointed to manufacturing and innovation campus
CHY Consultancy has been appointed as the dedicated social value partner for MIX MANCHESTER, a planned manufacturing and innovation campus adjacent to Manchester Airport. The team at CHY Consultancy will now work closely with the development team to shape, enhance and embed social value in every … [Read more...]
Major redevelopment proposed for Poynton manufacturing unit
Commercial property developers, Quorum and Chestergate, are planning a major redevelopment of a manufacturing unit in Poynton after acquiring the site earlier this year. The two Cheshire-based firms plan to deliver a purpose-built 65,000 sq ft facility at Poynton Industrial Estate which will be … [Read more...]
Norse Atlantic Airways to launch first Manchester to Bangkok flights
Manchester Airport is to become the first UK airport outside London to offer a direct connection to the world’s most visited city when Norse Atlantic Airways begin flying to Bangkok, Thailand later this year. The Scandinavian carrier will operate a seasonal weekly service to the city starting in … [Read more...]
Beauty technology group triples size of Alderley Park HQ
Home-use beauty technology group, The Beauty Tech Group, is to triple the size of its headquarters at the Alderley Park life sciences and technology campus. The business will increase its footprint within Glasshouse from 5,000 sq ft to over 16,000 sq ft, providing space for up to 200 staff. The … [Read more...]