Sam Whitear

One of the UK’s fastest growing and largest independent software testing companies, Edge Testing Solutions, part of Eurofins Digital Testing, has opened a fourth base in the UK in Manchester city centre, to service Edge Testing’s Northern clients and continue its UK-wide growth.

Manchester-based developer and regeneration specialist Genr8 has made an additional senior appointment to its development team, as it looks to forge ahead through a period of sustained growth.

Entrepreneur turned investor Paul Haydock has launched Founder Fundraising, a new service, based in Manchester, that has been set up to help Northern tech founders successfully raise investment.

Eccles-based Quick Reach Powered Access, a fast-growing national equipment hire business, has secured a £4.5million equity investment from Mercia Fund Managers.

A new employability programme in Manchester is helping teenagers aged 16-18 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to get digital jobs.

Bellway has appointed Hollie Reynolds, from Cheadle Hulme, as sales director for the Manchester division.

A prominent north Manchester synagogue has unveiled a new look following a major refurbishment and extension.