Business

Stunning portrait of John Lennon painted at Go North Wales tourism conference in Liverpool

A stunning portrait of John Lennon was painted in just five-minutes at a showcase of North Wales’s outdoor tourism expertise, in Liverpool. Speed painter Dave Sharp from Colwyn Bay paid homage to his idol at the Go North Wales conference, held as part of Liverpool’s International Festival for Business. Delegates heard how North Wales is […]

Cheshire vet issues killer rabbit disease warning

A TOP vet has warned rabbit owners in Cheshire to protect their bunnies from a deadly disease that’s been detected in the county for the first time. Ian Hopkins, Head Vet at Holly House Veterinary Surgery in Knutsford, which is part of the independently owned Willows Veterinary Group, has joined forces with Rabbit Rescue North […]

Beekeepers create a buzz at Church Square Shopping Centre

St Helens shoppers were greeted by a hive of activity when Church Square Shopping Centre went green with two days of family fun. Among the displays and activities at the centre’s Green Room project was a team from Ormskirk Beekeepers, who introduced shoppers to the amazing world of bees with their special display hive. With […]

Obese pets are fighting the flab at vets in Northwich

A campaign has been launched in Cheshire to help portly pooches and fat cats win the battle of the bulge. Abbeycroft Veterinary Surgery in Northwich has set up the county’s first weight management centre to combat an epidemic of pet obesity. It’s a big problem because the latest studies show that more than half of […]

St Helens set to be buzzing as Church Square goes green with free fun for families

BEE experts are bringing a buzz to St Helens as part of a fun weekend of environmental activities at Church Square Shopping Centre. An observation hive with thousands of bees, where children and adults can see the insect community up close, will be on display in the busy shopping mall. It is part of a […]

New cookie store creates seven jobs at Church Square Shopping Centre

A new Millie’s Cookies store has opened in St Helens Church Square Shopping Centre,  creating seven new jobs. The store is run by brothers Mark and Paul Whibley, who already run an outlet in Bury and plan to open more in the region in the future. They received more than 100 applications from local people […]

St Helens shopping centre transformed into giant catwalk by renowned fashion expert

Visitors to a St Helens shopping centre were treated to a fashion spectacle when top models took to a giant catwalk to showcase the latest styles. Fashion on the Move saw models taking part in a flash mob-style spectacular at Church Square Shopping Centre. Stores taking part in the event, hosted by former international model […]

Stylish start to Easter as latest looks displayed on catwalk at Keighley shopping centre

Visitors to a Keighley shopping centre enjoyed a touch of glamour when they were treated to a fashion show and makeovers during a special Easter event. Families mingled with models and dancers at the Airedale Shopping Centre during  Straight off the Catwalk, when models showcased new season trends available at its stores. Models displaying the […]