A NURSERY which has launched pioneering baby massage, yoga and meditation classes to help reduce anxiety and stress in children has won a top Manchester business award. Fleximinder, based at Stretford Mall, offers a unique childcare service and has been rewarded by being named Small Business of the Year at The Manchester Awards 2019 during […]
A POP-UP market featuring organic cheese makers, music, free bike repairs, vegan dog treats and plant-based cleaning products has been launched at Stretford Mall with a mission to inspire more eco-friendly shopping. The new Stretford Precinct Market, which will take place outside the entrance to the mall on the last Saturday of every month with […]
A bunny developed a dark side after a parasite infection changed her personality overnight. Poppy the white rescue rabbit, who has found herself a loving new home with experienced bunny enthusiast Deb Hough, suddenly developed red eyes and went from being loving and sweet natured, to biting and attacking her new owner. But luckily the […]
A GYM boss who is taking part in a 3,000-mile relay to raise awareness of mental health has opened up about her own personal battle after being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Lauren Retford, who is manager of Pure Gym based at Stretford Mall, was just 29 when her world was turned upside down following a routine […]
A ukulele ‘amnesty’ is being launched as the organisers of Merseyside’s biggest free festival dedicated to the instrument aim to get more people playing, and spread the wellbeing music brings to community groups across the North West. The Summer Strum festival is celebrating a landmark five years in Hoylake with 2,000 music fans expected to […]
A WARRINGTON vet surgery has been named in the top 25 best practices in the UK thanks to five star ratings from pet owners. Beech House Veterinary Centre, which is part of Willows Veterinary Group, has seen its excellent care and customer service recognised in Vet Help Direct’s annual ‘Best UK Vets’ awards. Vet Help […]
A CHEF who has prepared meals for some of football’s biggest stars including Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham is behind the menu at a new ‘clean food’ cafe in Stretford Mall.Gary Yule, is cooking up a storm at the shopping centre’s newly-launched ‘Uplift’ which is on a mission to fuel up gym goers. The 39-year-old […]
A SOLICITOR with a budding triathlon career is targeting success on the world stage thanks to support from a Wrexham-based copier firm. Stephanie King, from Saltney, who is aiming for a best ever top 20 finish at the ITU World Triathlon Series in Switzerland in September, has been handed an ‘invaluable’ sponsorship boost by Rawson […]
A TEAM of travel agents from Heswall will put their best feet forward to raise money for a charity which was inspired by the kindness and bravery of a young woman who died from leukaemia. The Candice Colley Foundation has been selected by staff at Hays Travel in Heswall to be their chosen charity for […]
A rescue dog who survived being shot in Cyprus and was flown over to the UK only to escape and get hit by a car on the M56 has made a remarkable recovery from his injuries. The incredible survival story of four-year-old Cola stunned the veterinary team at Oakwood Veterinary Referrals who looked after him […]
