Wilmslow based events agency, Make Events, has announced the appointment of Adele Woods (pictured left) as its new Managing Director. Adele joins the business as it builds on its recent rebrand and positions itself for its next phase of growth. With over 25 years experience in the sector, … [Read more...]
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National Emergency Alert test planned for 7th September
The UK government will send a test Emergency Alert to mobile phones nationwide on Sunday 7th September at around 3pm. The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there is a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. It allows vital information and advice to be sent to people rapidly in … [Read more...]
Lloyds Business Barometer finds sustained rise in business confidence
A monthly business survey conducted by high street banking group, Lloyds, has revealed a sustained rise in business confidence across the UK. Business confidence increased by 1 point to 51% in June nationwide, with the North-west seeing a 3 point rise to 55%. The rise follows a sharper rise in … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group delivers record year as investment programmes continue
A record year for Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and growth of its international footprint has resulted in the group being primed for its latest phase of infrastructure investment. The Group – which owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, as well as travel … [Read more...]
Macclesfield IT service provider achieves government cybersecurity status
A Macclesfield based managed IT service provider has earned recognition from the UK government as a trusted cybersecurity advisor, joining fewer than 100 organisations nationwide to achieve this status. CARA Technology has been named an NCSC Assured Service Provider for Cyber Essentials, a … [Read more...]
Topping out ceremony held for Seashell’s Ged Mason Building
Students, staff and VIPs gathered at Seashell for a Topping Out Ceremony to celebrate progress on construction of the Cheshire charity’s new Ged Mason Building. The charity educates and cares for young people with the most complex disabilities in the country from its Cheadle Hulme campus. The Ged … [Read more...]
Bridge rebuild to close rail line for three weeks in August
Network Rail is warning passengers of upcoming disruption on the West Coast Main Line as it progresses with the rebuild of a bridge over the line in Stockport. The £20 million investment in the bridge will see the Manchester spur of the West Coast Main Line for three weeks this August, affecting … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport expands college partnership
Manchester Airport has announced new plans to continue to work alongside Trafford & Stockport College Group and expand expand training and careers opportunities. The airport's new Skills Hub will bring together various new and existing education and employment schemes at Manchester Airport … [Read more...]
John Lewis appoints new Chief Customer Officer
Retailer, John Lewis, has announced the appointment of Anna Braithwaite as its Chief Customer Officer, who returns to the business after starting her career there as a graduate trainee. Anna will report to Peter Ruis, Managing Director of John Lewis, and brings a deep expertise in customer and … [Read more...]
Bellway receives Civic Society award in Macclesfield
Housebuilder Bellway has received a prestigious award from Macclesfield Civic Society for its Kings Quarter development in the town centre. Founded in 1962, Macclesfield Civic Society is a voluntary organisation that monitors development in the town, keeping an eye on planning applications and … [Read more...]
New Small Business Commissioner appointed to tackle late payments
Emma Jones CBE, founder of Enterprise Nation, has been announced as the new Small Business Commissioner, and will take a leading role in tackling late payments and unfair payment practices that face many SMEs. Jones will take over from outgoing commissioner, Liz Barclay on 23rd June. Liz Barclay … [Read more...]
Alderley Park welcomes F2G to innovation campus
Alderley Park, Bruntwood SciTech's life sciences and innovation campus, has welcomed F2G, a leading developer of antifungal therapies. The business currently has staff based in Eccles and at MediaCityUK in Greater Manchester, and has taken almost 3,000 sq ft of lab space at Mereside, Alderley … [Read more...]