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Farleys Solicitors launches immigration service to help the region’s employers prepare for Brexit

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Leading law firm Farleys Solicitors has boosted its offering with the launch of a specialist immigration service, to help the region’s employers prepare for Brexit amidst the continued uncertainty over the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

Immigration specialist Charlotte Ashton joins Farleys from MLP Law, bringing over six years of immigration law experience with her.

She is a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association and offers a range of specialist advice to both businesses and individuals on how to safeguard and mitigate the risks of impending changes in UK immigration policy, including helping employers to secure the rights of EU Workers, advising businesses on how to become sponsors in order to employ individuals from outside the UK, and compliance with UK Visas and Immigration and Home Office requirements.

Charlotte also supports individuals on a range of visas and applications for indefinite leave to remain, also advising international students from local universities about their options to remain in the UK in advance of the expiry of their Tier 4 visa.

Charlotte said: “In the current business climate, with Brexit on the horizon, and with many businesses now competing for talent on a global scale, it is important for employers and business owners to ensure that any workers living and working in the UK are doing so legally, to avoid any penalties and reputational damage, alongside protecting any business-critical talent and skills.

“I’m delighted to be joining Farleys and bringing this new area of expertise to complement the firm’s current offering”.

Commenting on her appointment, Partner Ian Liddle said: “Charlotte’s expertise and strong reputation ensures that she is a key addition to the growing team here at Farleys.

“At a time where it is vital for employers to be assessing the impact which Brexit may have on their business, we are delighted to be able to offer this service to our existing and new clients in order to help keep or bring specialist staff into the UK.”

Albion Farm Shop awarded Q Guild membership

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The butchers in local farm shop, Albion Farm Shop in Saddleworth has been approved as a member of the exclusive Q Guild of Butchers.

The Q Guild is a seal of excellence marking Britain’s best independent butchers and represents an elite group of the finest quality meat retailers in Britain. It is a symbol synonymous with skill, craftsmanship and above all, quality.

The butchery counter at Albion Farm Shop, managed by Head Butcher Kyle Mottram, sells a range of top quality produce which it sources locally and rears on the farm with its panoramic views from Delph across to Lydgate. It’s known for its selection of award winning homemade sausages, including the bestselling Black treacle with spring onion sausage. When the season is right, the butchery counter can source game from the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

Q Guild Chairman, David Lishman, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Albion Farm Shop’s butchery counter to the Q Guild. Kyle and his team, like our other members, are an inspiration in terms of knowledge, skills and above all, quality. They are a valuable part of the country’s food and retail landscape and I look forward to their participation in regional meetings, social and product evaluation events.”

Meridian LLP relocates to Altrincham

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An independent property investment consultancy based In Manchester is relocating from its King Street base to Altrincham.

Meridian LLP has taken Suite 3 at 26 Regent Road, comprising 250 sq ft on a 12 month lease at an all-inclusive rent.

The firm connects a global network of investors to prime property investment opportunities in both emerging and established investment hot spots across the UK.

Dan Ehret, partner, Meridian, said: “We are delighted with the new office in the town centre. It is ideal in terms of space and location and one from which our experienced team will be continuing to identify market-leading property investment opportunities”.

Daniel Lee, director, Regional Property Solutions, who acted for the landlord LMO Property, said: “This building was recently comprehensively refurbished by the landlord.  It provides quality office suites with a straight forward, move in, plug in and go service which has proved to be a successful formula, clearly reflected in the swift letting of this suite.”

HawkinsBrown appointed by Far East Consortium

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Developer Far East Consortium (FEC) has appointed internationally-renowned architectural practice HawkinsBrown as project architect for its proposed residential development on the site of the former Angelgate scheme in central Manchester.

Having acquired the Dantzic Street plot in 2018, FEC will propose another landmark residential development alongside its ongoing MeadowSide scheme, with Dantzic Street providing the first homes to be delivered as part of wider plans for 15,000 homes across northern Manchester in partnership with the city council.

Ahead of announcing a rebrand of the former Angelgate scheme and submitting a planning application for an entirely new residential development, FEC have selected the Manchester office of international practice HawkinsBrown as project architect.

Hilary Brett, development manager at FEC, said: “Having successfully acquired the first key site within the Northern Gateway, we are preparing exciting plans for an entirely new landmark residential development and intend to submit a planning application to Manchester City Council during 2019.

“Our selection of HawkinsBrown as project architect on Dantzic Street, combined with Farrells’ masterplan vision for Northern Gateway, brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the delivery of another new residential destination in the ongoing transformation of central Manchester as a place where people want to live and work.”

Katie Tonkinson, partner and head of Studio North at HawkinsBrown, said “We are really excited to be working with FEC at Dantzic Street, laying the foundations for the Northern Gateway, regenerating neighbourhoods, blending and building new communities and delivering well designed homes for people.”

England Lacrosse launches partnership with Kukri Sports

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England Lacrosse has announced a new four-year partnership with North West based Kukri Sports that sees the international sportswear brand become our official kit supplier.

Kukri will provide bespoke playing and training wear for all England national squads and academies with the England Senior Women sporting the new off-field Kukri training wear when they visit California to take on World Champions USA later this month.

In a first for England Lacrosse, a range of official replica kit and England Lacrosse leisurewear will soon be available to buy online through Kukri’s England Lacrosse online store to show your support for Team England.

Kukri provides bespoke kit for some of the world’s leading sports teams including the England Commonwealth Games team, Leicester Tigers Rugby and Lancashire Cricket.

Caroline Royle, Marketing Manager, England Lacrosse, said: “Kukri are highly experienced in delivering innovative, quality bespoke teamwear for sports teams around the world and we’re delighted to have agreed a partnership for the next four-year cycle.

“We’ve been through an extensive tender process to find the most suitable partner that match our passion and values and are able to deliver a high-quality product to the growing needs of our organisation.

“As our national squads continue to go from strength to strength, Kukri’s performance-enhancing designs will ensure our teams are best prepared for success on the field, in addition to the official retail range that will allow us to further promote and develop the England Lacrosse brand.”

Chris Marshall, Kukri Sports Sales Director of GB and Europe, added: “We are looking forward to the next four years with England Lacrosse, providing them with high-quality performance playing kit as well as their training and travel ranges. We have a great admiration for the work they’ve already done to increase participation levels in the sport. We’re proud to now be part of that journey.

“Kukri is committed to showcasing to the world how fast and exciting the sport of lacrosse is, from grassroots through to elite level. The importance of the athlete journey is an integral part of our mindset as a business and we aim to grow together for the good of the sport.”

First of its kind technology launched to navigate UK customs

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Manchester-headquartered Customs Connect has launched a digital business to transform the way UK importers use technology.

Customs Connect Digital Solutions has launched first of its kind technology to support businesses involved in UK import as they navigate Brexit and beyond. Its new platform, C3, uses Big Data and AI to provide businesses with real-time visibility of their customs duty costs as they get to grips with the most significant overhaul of UK customs procedures in more than 40 years.

Gavin Tucker, Director at Customs Connect Digital Solutions, said: “At Customs Connect we were always being asked how and why businesses can and should monitor their import footprint.  There wasn’t a readily available solution in the market so we have invested and and developed a solution to satisfy this need with C3. This is just the first product from our associate business Customs Connect Digital Solutions.

“Clarity will be more crucial than ever in coming months in allowing businesses to act fast to solve issues and capitalise on opportunities, increasing the chances of navigating the challenges ahead with minimal upheaval and downward pressure on profit. But above all certainty brings confidence – confidence to press ahead with growth and confidence to explore the world beyond the European Union.”

Blue Islands brings flights to Guernsey from LJLA for Summer 2019

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Blue Islands, the privately and independently owned Channel Islands based regional airline has announced today that it will commence a twice weekly service from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) to Guernsey for Summer 2019.

Flights will commence on 21 May operating on Tuesdays and Saturdays until 14 September, using a 68 seat ATR 72-500 aircraft.

Blue Islands operate an all ATR fleet, employing 100 people across its bases in Guernsey and Jersey and became a Flybe franchise partner in 2016, operating flights between the Channel Islands and to the UK.

As a Flybe franchise partner, flights are now on sale via flybe.com with a special launch offer of all ‘Just Fly’ seats on sale at just £29.99 one way, until 30th January 2019.

Rob Veron, Blue Islands CEO commented, “As a Channel Islands based airline, Blue Islands is proud to launch a new direct service from Liverpool to Guernsey, making it easier to discover our beautiful island from the North West. Equally, the twice weekly service offers Guernsey residents the chance to visit Liverpool, an exciting city which is bursting with culture, history and also a World Heritage Site.”

Paul Winfield, Director of Aviation Development for LJLA added, “We’re delighted to see another new airline choose to operate from Liverpool and look forward to Blue Islands commencing flights to Guernsey from here.

Guernsey adds to our growing list of over 70 destinations, giving the region’s travellers the opportunity to travel to this beautiful Channel Island direct from Liverpool, the North West’s faster easier friendlier airport.”

RMS collaboration with University of Salford

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Altrincham marketing agency RMS has hailed its Student Placement Scheme with the University of Salford a huge success.

Aware that design students often struggle to find work experience, RMS created a competition for a student to win a one-month placement at the sharp end in the agency.

The project proved popular, with over 50 students taking part, and the quality of entries so high that RMS decided to extend the prize and will now be welcoming four students over the next few months.

Working in collaboration with the University’s art department, RMS produced a creative brief for the students to tackle.  Following submission of initial concepts, the RMS design team provided constructive feedback for the students to consider before entering their final work.

Shortlisted students were then invited to give a formal presentation to the RMS team, who selected the winners.

Lynn Spencer, senior designer at RMS, said: “I remember only too well how hard it was to get real, meaningful experience when I was a student.  I feel passionately that successful businesses have a duty to give something back and that’s just what we’ve done with this project.

“It’s been quite time-consuming but so worthwhile, the quality of work presented was astounding and is a real credit to the graphic design BA (Hons) course at the University of Salford.  It bodes very well for the future of design In the region!”

Jo Greenalgh, lecturer on the graphic design course said: “Continuing to build relationships with agencies such as RMS is extremely important to us, as students are able to experience real live projects and present industry standard professional outputs with the support and feedback of industry professionals.  The students all gained valuable experience and the four successful students have further benefitted by securing placements at RMS.”

Work underway on new £9m Audi dealership Bolton

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Work on building a new Audi dealership on the site of the former Bolton Community College is well underway.

The state of the art showroom will be located off Manchester Road, a key gateway into the town.

Jardine Motors Group will operate the new Audi centre, which will feature a 9,000sq ft showroom, a 21-bay workshop for servicing and will also have parking space for more than 100 new and used cars.

The deal was secured via the partnership between Bolton Council and Public Sector Plc.

The centre is expected to open to customers in summer and the existing Mill Street dealership will relocated to the new facility.

Deputy Leader of Bolton Council, Cllr Ebrahim Adia, said: “This major private investment from Jardine Motors Group will give a completely new look to this part of town.

“It shows confidence in our town and supports the transformation of a key gateway into the town centre. The dealership will be next to ‘Trinity Quarter’ a key development area in our £1bn masterplan. We are also making good progress to bring forward redevelopment proposals which will further transform the area.”

Jardine Motors Group operates more than 70 franchises nationwide, representing more than 20 brands and will operate the Bolton site under its Lancaster dealership brand.

Group Property Director of Jardine Motors Group, Steve Pettyfer, added: “Our new facility in Bolton will strengthen our existing Audi brand in Oldham, Manchester, Warrington and Liverpool.

“We are delighted to be working with contractor Hantall Developments Ltd based in Hyde to create an exceptional retail and after-sales centre. Work is progressing well on site with the steel frame in place and roofing work in progress.”

Regional Director of Public Sector Plc, Paul Brown, said: “We are delighted to see construction is underway on the new Audi centre.

“We’ve been working with Bolton Council for a number of years now to help secure the future of this significant site, with an operator that will deliver investment and support to the local economy for the long term.”


Openreach announces 250 engineering Jobs in the North West

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More than 250 trainee engineers will be hired across the North West, as part of a huge recruitment drive announced today (Monday 28 January 2019) by Openreach.

The new roles in Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside will see trainees join the country’s largest team of telecoms experts working to expand, upgrade, maintain and install services over Openreach’s national broadband network.

Across the UK, more than 3,000 trainee engineers are being recruited, mainly to deliver the company’s ‘Fibre First’ programme, which is bringing faster, more reliable and future proof Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) technology to millions of front doors.

Alongside the latest recruitment drive, there’s further good news for the region, with Openreach also announcing Bury and Salford as two of 11 new locations where it will be building new FTTP networks during 2019ii. This brings the total number of towns, cities and boroughs at the forefront of the FTTP build to 25, with the company on-track to deliver its commitment of reaching three million homes and businesses with ‘full fibre’ broadband by the end of 2020.

Clive Selley, Chief Executive of Openreach, said: “Openreach is ambitious for the UK and is determined to build full fibre as quickly as possible to ensure the country has a reliable broadband network capable of supporting future data-hungry services and applications essential for boosting productivity and sustaining our position as a leading digital economy.

“We’re making great progress towards reaching our target of upgrading three million homes and businesses to full fibre by the end of 2020, reaching another 13k premises per week and these new North West recruits will play a crucial role in that programme. Openreach is a people business and our new apprentices will enable us to fulfil our commitments, with an ultimate ambition to deliver the best possible connectivity to everyone, everywhere, equally, across the entire country.”

Jon Corner, Chief Digital Officer, City of Salford, said: “Our digital commitment to citizens in Salford is paramount and you can see this, for example, in our Digital You and Digital Eagles programmes for skills and empowerment. The Openreach full fibre roll-out in Salford is yet another key step towards ensuring that all of our residents can benefit from future digital services and opportunities.”

In addition to Bury and Salford, the other locations where Openreach is building FTTP networks during 2019 are Barking & Dagenham, Bexley, Croydon, Greater Glasgow region, Harrow, Merton, Redbridge, Richmond Upon Thames and Sutton Coldfield.

For the first time, Openreach also plans to publish details on its website detailing its build plans for the next 12 months, including the total number of exchange areas to be reached in each location. The company will update this information every three months.

Matthew Hemmings, Openreach’s director for fibre delivery in the North of England, said: “We want people from all walks of life to apply for roles at Openreach, to build a diverse workforce that reflects the hugely diverse communities we serve. Last year we successfully recruited more women than ever before  and this year we want to go even further.

“Becoming an engineer can be an incredibly rewarding career, and we’re constantly improving our training and recruitment programmes, providing recognised qualifications, to make sure we attract and keep the best in the business. We’re investing heavily in upskilling our people, so they can now do more for customers in a single visit and we recently launched new career pathways to give our engineers a clear sense of the skills, accountabilities and experience they need to get where they want to be.”

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