Health

Dancing on ice pro skater returns home to visit Blackpool hospital

Dancing on Ice pro skater Tom Naylor was greeted with cheers and applause when he returned to home to Blackpool to visit a private hospital where staff have been following his every twist and turn. Tom, who is partnered with Coronation Street actress Lisa George in the hit ITV show, is the son of consultant […]

Spire Fylde Coast Hospital staff trained in how to spot signs of modern slavery

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 […]

Pioneering green tea skin cream surgeon named best in UK for managing scars

THE pioneering Cheshire plastic surgeon behind a vegan skin cream which uses the healing power of green tea to reduce scarring, has been named the best plastic surgeon in the UK for scar management. Douglas McGeorge MBE is Medical Director of expanding North West skincare company Science Of Skin. Now he has been named Best […]

Award winning nursery runs yoga, massage and mindfulness to reduce anxiety in children

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 […]

Gym boss speaks of mental health battle after lifesaving cancer screening

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 […]

Britain’s Got Talent dance sensation Signature to headline charity ball

BRITAIN’S Got Talent dance sensation Signature will take centre stage at a charity ball organised by a Wrexham businessman to raise funds for children with a rare disease. The world’s number one Michael Jackson dance tribute, who came runners up in the second series of the hit TV talent show and have been complimented by […]