Business community lines up behind Insider campaign

Faster and more reliable trans-Pennine rail links would encourage more business travellers to use the service, according to an exclusive Insider survey. The survey provides further support for Insider’s Back the Bid rail campaign. We are calling for investment in the track and station infrastructure across the north of England, proposed in Network Rail’s £530m Northern Hub plan.

Deal of the Month – Entertainment Magpie

Insider’s Deal of the Month for April has been awarded to LDC’s development capital investment into Entertainment Magpie, the company set up by ex Music Zone boss Steve Oliver.

Can Media rescued from administration

A Preston business that broadcasts television programmes in doctors' surgeries and schools across the UK has been bought out of administration. The deal to rescue Can Media Group has saved 85 jobs.

Clearwater sources Jojo Maman Bébé investor

Clearwater Corporate Finance's Manchester team has advised the founder of nursery and maternity retailer Jojo Maman Bébé on securing an equity investment for a minority stake in the business.

Crown Paints set for bright future, says Davidson

A marketing drive and tougher stance with suppliers has helped to revive the fortunes of Darwen coatings manufacturer Crown Paints, its chief executive has told Insider. Brian Davidson also revealed that the impending sale of the business would "not affect for one minute" his strategy for the company. Insider understands two private equity firms – LDC and Barclays Private Equity – along with a trade buyer are in the running to buy the business.

KPMG appointed to Catalyst

Joint administrators from KPMG have been appointed to wind up Catalyst Securities, a Manchester-based provider of short-term bridging loans.

Former BAE chief joins Torotrak

Leyland transmission manufacturer Torotrak has appointed John Weston, a former chief executive of BAE Systems, as the company's new chairman.

Panel in place for Business of Property Conference

Insider is hosting the second Business of Property Conference. It is taking place on 9 June, the day of the 13th annual Insider Property Awards.

Roundhouse kicks on at South Rings

Roundhouse Properties is charging ahead with its South Rings Office Village scheme, which is on course for completion this summer.

Switch-on nears for £3m energy plant

Blackpool-headquartered green energy business Farmgen has revealed its anaerobic digestion plant at Carr Farm in Warton, near Preston, is set to start producing electricity at the end of the month.

New name for Waterhouse office building

A prominent Manchester building is being rebranded in recognition of its designer. The 41 Spring Gardens site is to be relaunched as "Waterhouse, 41 Spring Gardens".

Talking Point: Community spirit

New today: Will the new Community Infrastructure Levy work? Mark Aylward from DPP’s Manchester office looks at what the levy might mean for the property industry.

Tague on Tour: Wire in the blood

Warrington’s had its worst year of office take-up since records began, but Neil Tague finds reasons to be cheerful.

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