A NEW branch of the UK’s fastest-growing independent travel agency has opened its doors in Northwich creating seven jobs. Northwich Town Mayor, Councillor Kevin Rimmer, was there to cut the ribbon at the official opening of the new Hays Travel store in Witton Street. Around £100,000 has been spent on transforming the former shoe shop […]
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 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 […]
The manager of a new travel agents store in Macclesfield has launched a year-long fundraising drive in aid of a support charity which she says saved her mum’s life. Georgia Furnival, who manages the recently opened Hays Travel in Macclesfield, has nominated Ouch UK as the store’s chosen charity partner for 2019 in gratitude for […]
THE multi-million-pound development of a striking new entrance at Stretford Mall is nearing completion – with 98.4% of materials removed from the site being recycled. A staggering 6,000 tonnes of concrete and brick, and 250 tonnes of steel have been recycled by the project, with only 1.6% of all material removed from the site going […]
