‘Real breakthrough’: Start-up hopes to boost Manchester high street with online shop
For people whose idea of hell is aimlessly wandering round the Arndale Centre, a Manchester-based start-up might just be their saviour.
‘We’re celebrating lounging around’: LazyDogz fundraise for Manchester Dogs’ Home
A new Bolton-based company has launched a range of slippers in time for Christmas – and Manchester Dogs’ Home are set to be the unlikely beneficiaries.
‘Don’t forget to bring your sunglasses’: How Manchester drivers can beat miserable winter weather
With temperatures set to hit freezing and the first glimpses of snow being reported, a local company has issued a 10-point plan to keep drivers safe.
‘Cameron flaunts Manchester as trophy city’: Protests as China’s President Xi Jinping arrives at Town Hall
Thousands of people gathered outside Manchester Town Hall to show their support for President Xi Jinping as he joined David Cameron, George Osborne, and other key figures from across Manchester for lunch today.
‘Video never killed the radio star’: Meet the Manchester man ‘future-proofing’ radio
Manchester’s new tech company Radio.co is ‘future-proofing the radio’ as it offers an easy and practical platform for broadcasting radio shows globally without the need for a studio.
Manchester campaigner backs 5p carrier bag charge in bid to save environment
From this morning plastic bags will cost 5p in a bid to stop people using them in such vast quantities.
Recipe for success: Manchester’s top foodies to share business secrets
Restaurateurs Mary-Ellen McTague, co-owner of popular restaurant Aumbry, and Tomas Maunier, founder of northern chain Fazenda, will speak at the free ‘Recipe for Success’ event which is being held in partnership with the Manchester Food and Drink Festival.
‘Better future for all’: Small local firms get £99m fund to build Northern Powerhouse
A massive £99million in funding is to be provided to local firms across Cheshire and Warrington to help create jobs and boost skills.
‘Unsung heroes’ of economic recovery: Self-employment on rise in Greater Manchester
The number of people who are self-employed in Greater Manchester is up 28% since the financial crisis, with those taking on the burden labelled ‘unsung heroes’ of the economic recovery.
End stigma of mental illness ‘taboo’: Charity urges bosses to protect Manchester minds
A Manchester-based charity is encouraging local businesses to turn to them for practical guidance on mental illness awareness in the workplace in order to break down the stigma and barriers of this all too often ‘taboo’ issue.
Sleeping out on the cobbles: Corrie set to host overnight homeless awareness event
One legendary cobbled street synonymous with Manchester will become the home for a new set of Weatherfield residents later in the year.