A HIGH-FLYING travel manager whose team has helped holidaymakers travel around the world nearly 350 times has landed a top award during her first full year in the role. Michelle Alexander, who leads the team at Hays Travel in Liscard, opposite Superdrug, was named Manager of the Year at a glittering ceremony hosted annually by […]
The manager of a new travel store in Shrewsbury who has made a difference to the life of a 12-year-old boy with autism has launched a fundraising drive in support of the youngster’s school. Steve Payne, who runs the new Hays Travel store in Shrewsbury, has nominated the Friends of Severndale Academy as the shop’s […]
A private hospital has joined the fight against modern day slavery and human trafficking by training staff in how to spot potential victims. All 145 staff and 100 consultants at Spire Fylde Coast Hospital in Blackpool are receiving training in what how to look out for potential victims of trafficking, in a bid to tackle […]
A KIND-HEARTED mum-of-three has hailed the ‘incredible’ response she’s received to setting up a clothes rail at Stretford Mall for people to donate warm clothing to those in desperate need over the winter months. Caroline Tarpey, 41, has been inundated with donations, including more than 100 coats, within a week of launching her campaign to […]
A dairy proudly owned by Welsh farmers has bought a slice of Christmas cheer to war veterans with a gift of top quality cheese, as they marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Expert cheesemakers South Caernarfon Creameries gave four kilos of their finest Cavern Aged Cheddar, Caerffili and Smoked Cheddar cheeses, to the […]
A RESCUE dog with a sticky up ear and no tail is the loveable face of a Christmas collection campaign being run by a veterinary group. Sasha, the six-year-old, black Labrador Collie cross with an enormous heart, has been overlooked for her forever home despite the best efforts of dedicated volunteers at Laurel Animal Rescue, […]
Children will be transformed into ‘Elf Apprentices’ as they take a peek into a magical world as one of Santa’s helpers in the run up to Christmas, at a new attraction at Stretford Mall. The family friendly Elf Towers experience takes youngsters on an hour long fun packed journey through a regional outpost of the […]
Young stars of music, theatre and dance got their moment in the spotlight as a concert showcasing local talent was the highlight of a weekend of Christmas festivities, shopping and crafts at Stretford Mall. Hundreds of shoppers were full of cheer as they turned out to enjoy the two-day Making of Christmas event at Stretford […]
A young rapper and a teenage jazz singer who had their lives turned around by music after spending time in care will be among the stars of a festive concert set to launch the Christmas shopping season at Stretford Mall. Rapper Demi Lang, 15, and jazz singer Liam Mercer, 17, will be the final acts […]
A TEAM of travel agents will become Santa’s little helpers for the day to raise vital funds for the Alzheimer’s Society – a cause they’re supporting in memory of their colleague’s grandmother who was struck by the cruel disease. Staff at Hays Travel in Witton Street, Northwich, will be bringing festive cheer to customers when they […]
