David McMonnies

Retail Business News - Textiles has returned to Manchester s historic Mayfield site for the first time in over a century. Once the epicentre of Manchester s Cottonopolis era, the Mayfield Printworks closed its doors to textiles industry in the early 20th century to make way for the new station.

Retail Business News - Spending quality time with family members is what makes us happiest, and beats the enjoyment we get working through a bucket list of new experiences or shopping, a new survey reveals today.

Charity Business News - Liverpool independent film and TV production company LA Productions has become the first organisation to support the new Lord Mayor s charity appeal. During her year in office, Councillor Anna Rothery has named four charities she is raising funds for whilst highlighting the excellent work they do.

Leisure Business News - The Blackpool Tower has appointed Kieron Lunn as the manager for its new multi-purpose family entertainment and event suite, The Fifth Floor.

Leisure Business News - A new film documenting the history of the Cavern Club nightclub, created by Liverpool-based LA Factual, is set for its first airing on UK television this weekend on Sky Arts. The Cavern Club The Beat Goes On will broadcast at 10pm this Saturday September 7th on Sky and Virgin Media Channel 122.

Finance Business News - Grant Thornton UK LLP has launched a new AI-based tool to help companies in the Midlands navigate the forthcoming IR35 rule change one of the biggest shifts in tax law in recent years.

Leisure Business News - A new mindfulness excursion aimed at boosting the wellbeing of its users is being trialled in Blackpool. Staff at The Blackpool Tower Dungeon are using ferrets to help encourage more of its visitors to venture outdoors and make new friends.

Leisure Business News - Members of the public were treated to a free body wax at The Blackpool Tower Dungeon today to help get customers looking beach body ready this summer.

Leisure Business News - Bus operator Stagecoach Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire has spent the day spreading messages of positivity across its network as the company celebrates World Wellbeing Week.

Property Business News - Regeneration specialist U I has bolstered its team in Manchester as it enters an exciting phase in its transformation of Mayfield, Manchester. Greg Ball joins as Senior Development Manager after five years at Muse Developments where he was development surveyor.

Leisure Business News - Liverpool s independent film and TV company LA Productions is celebrating after its hit BBC drama Care is set to receive a prestigious international television award.

Leisure Business News - With the football bragging rights firmly located at the other end of the M62 for another year, followers of Liverpool are looking to avoid all conversations about the beautiful game.

Leisure Business News - MANCHESTER S new indoor bike park, Dirt Factory, is opening its doors to the public this weekend after a hugely successful soft launch welcomed more than 500 people of all ages and abilities.

Leisure Business News - Stagecoach Merseyside has surprised a young bus fan with a special day out at their Gillmoss depot. Corey McGregor, from Kirkby, spent the afternoon at Stagecoach s headquarters after the bus operator was contacted by Corey s headteacher at All Saints School who told them about the student s interest in the vehicles.

Leisure Business News - KRO Hospitality has released the first CGIs for its luxury hotel on Manchester s vibrant Peter Street, which will feature decadent bespoke bedrooms and an exclusive bar.

Leisure Business News - The team behind award-winning television shows including Broken, Care and Moving On has produced a brand new Beatles inspired documentary set for top billing at an international festival later this month.

Retail Business News - Sean and Mel Lloyd, who won 1.8m on Lotto in January 2015, sponsored the match ball at Stockport County s football match against Blyth Spartans on Saturday 13 April. The pair, from Greater Manchester, created a new condiment business, Curious Sauce, with their winnings and have helped many local good causes since their jackpot joy.

Leisure Business News - A brand new drama created by Liverpool-based independent production company, LA Productions, premieres less than 10 months after the initial idea inception. Clink, a new 10-part gritty drama based in an all-female prison, is due to air on free-to-air channel 5STAR from Thursday 18 April at 9pm.

Marketing Business News - Liverpool s independent film and TV company LA Productions is celebrating after being nominated for a national TV award for its hit BBC drama Moving On . The series is up for the Best Daytime Programme at the Royal Television Society RTS Programme Awards for its episode Invisible in series nine.