A NEW branch of the UK’s fastest-growing independent travel agency has opened its doors in St Helens creating six new jobs. The Mayor and Mayoress of St Helens, Councillor Patricia Ireland and Mrs Lynn Glover, and Labour MP for St Helens and Whiston Marie Rimmer, were VIP guests for the official opening at the new […]
A “spectacularly talented” young soprano from Cheshire won one of the main prizes at an international festival. Charlotte Hoather, 24, from Winsford, was crowned as the Pendine International Voice of the Future at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. She was presented with the brand new Pendine Trophy, a solid silver salver, and a cheque for […]
A GROUP of older volunteers have turned a Cheshire wildlife charity’s carpentry workshop into a money-spinning enterprise with help from a children’s playground firm. The Cheshire Wildlife Trust (CWT) launched the workshop earlier this year after securing funding from the Ageing Better Brightlife initiative, created by the Big Lottery Fund with the aim of combating […]
A FAT cat has won the battle with the bulge shedding the equivalent of three bags of sugar. Roly-poly Ringo used to munch massive meals until he was put on a strict diet. Now he’s lost 35 per cent of his body weight, thanks to head nurse Katie Hartnoll, who runs Cheshire’s first accredited weight […]
The BAFTA and Oscar-nominated film director behind a biopic about musician Morrissey’s early life is to pass on his insights to music fans at a question and answer session, in Stretford Mall. Mark Gill will be at Reel Around the Fountain Records to talk about his film England Is Mine, which tells of Morrissey’s teenage […]
THE father of a Polish squash playing champion is serving up a culinary treat to shoppers at Stretford Mall. Darek Atras has launched a new business cooking up unique recipes which have been passed down through his family for generations. He has put together a flavoursome menu, with the help of his wife Jola, based […]
A “DEPRESSED” dog suffering with stiff joints and severe back pain has come on leaps and bounds thanks to animal acupuncture. Alfie the Labradoodle used to “walk like Bambi” before he started the alternative treatment at The Firs Veterinary Surgery in Kelsall, part of Willows Veterinary Group. Vet, Fiona Wall carries out the ancient Chinese […]
A NEW branch of the UK’s fastest-growing independent travel agency is set to open in St Helens creating six new jobs. Bosses at Hays Travel North West have confirmed they have signed a lease for a new store in Church Square shopping centre in the heart of the Merseyside town. Work is about to start […]
AN up and coming Wigan superbike rider targeting glory at the Isle of Man TT race has thanked a fast growing copier firm for a fuel injection of cash. Mike Norbury, who works as a bike mechanic at Wigan Yamaha Centre, was recently signed up by ECTA Racing who are sponsored by Rawson Digital. The […]
THE first image has been revealed showing how Stretford Mall will look following an exciting £2m redevelopment, to create a more vibrant shopping environment and attract more retailers to the area. The artist’s impression shows a huge glass window which will form the centrepiece of a new entrance looking out onto Chester Road, surrounded by […]
