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STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS

In today's Stockport Express Business news: Partnership launches new dementia guide book; Sue Souter takes a look at the results on the GM Chamber's Q1 economic survey; a Stockport communications business celebrates 25 years in business; Character World and Wright Hire are recruiting ...  … [Read more...]

ACTIVE YOUNGSTERS CAMPAIGN MOTORS ON WITH BELLE VUE’S BACKING

Transport firm Belle Vue Manchester is adding its muscle to a campaign which encourages Stockport youngsters to be more active. Belle Vue, based at Discovery Park, Crossley Road, Stockport, has become the first corporate partner of the campaign launched by Life Leisure, which operates sports and … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT ARNIES CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF PARA LIFTING

Stockport Arnies, powerlifting and weight training club at Life Leisure Houldsworth in Reddish recently celebrated its 25th birthday, and a quarter of a century providing excellence in lifting and supporting people with disabilities. Left: L-R Val Cottam MBE Norman Elthorpe Glyn Collier Arnies … [Read more...]

DO YOU KNOW STOCKPORT? VISUALISE YOUR CONSTITUENCY …

The various parliamentary constituencies – all 650 of them – that combine to form the UK are often very different, diverse places. For instance, did you know: Kensington boasted both the highest average house price (£980,000) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland … [Read more...]

START-UPS REGISTERED IN FEBRUARY INCREASE 7 percent YEAR ON YEAR

A 7% year on Year increase for start-up companies registered in February 2015 has shown that the total number of companies registered in the UK has reached 3,440,919, according to the latest figures released from Companies House. In February there were 51,596 Incorporations and 2,154 company … [Read more...]

START-UP FUNDING DOUBLED FOR NEW CHILDMINDERS

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can nurture children and help them develop?  If so, then Childminding may be for you. The importance of the early years of every child’s life is well known.  During this formative time, children begin to explore the world around … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER AIRPORT – RECORD HIGH PASSENGER NUMBERS!

Today (Friday) is set to be busiest day over Easter period with 65,000 passengers using Manchester Airport AND following phenomenal growth Manchester Airport has broken its all-time passenger record, with 22.32m people flying through the UK’s Global Gateway from the North in the last financial … [Read more...]

LIFE LEISURE HOSTS BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING STAGE FINAL

British Weight Lifting final stage of the 2014/15 ‘Manchester Weight Lifting Series’ was held at Life Leisure’s Houldsworth Village Gym attracting a huge entry as interest in the competition brought an increase in entries in all three stages; the 3rd stage attracted over 57 … [Read more...]

BUSINESS NEWS FROM STOCKPORT EXPRESS

In this week's Stockport Express Business section we hear from Wayne Jones in his capacity as Chairman of the Stockport Economic Alliance as they launch the a new business challenge with grant funding; it's girl power at an all female legal team in Bramhall and Michelle Hay puts helath & safety … [Read more...]

SUPERHEROES UNITE FOR BEECHWOOD CANCER CARE

On Friday 15 May Superheroes ACROSS Greater Manchester will come together to celebrate Key103’s Cash for Kids Superhero Day where the annual event will see hundreds of heroes don their masks to raise money for local kids with a pledge to raise £100, 000 for Beechwood Cancer Care. This … [Read more...]

THE IMPACT OF THE SMALL BUSINESS, EMPLOYMENT & ENTERPRISE ACT

The Small Business, Employment & Enterprise Act received Royal Assent on 26 March andThe Bill is now an Act of Parliament (law). It is soon to roll out across the country, bringing major changes to areas of business including support to the increasing number of home businesses. Championed by … [Read more...]