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MORE FOSTER CARERS NEEDED IN STOCKPORT

Stockport Council is encouraging residents to use the festive period to consider becoming a foster carer. The Council’s Fostering Service is actively looking for more people to come forward and consider becoming a foster carer.    Local foster carer Glenys Dawber from Offerton … [Read more...]

SANTA ARRIVES AHEAD OF SCHEDULE AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

Santa and his six reindeer land his "Sleigh380" today at Manchester Airport to unload 500 presents, ahead of a big surprise for inbound passengers on Friday morning in Terminal One at the UK's third busiest airport. And on Friday, as passengers return for sunny climes such as Dubai, Spain … [Read more...]

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FIRST LADY BISHOP OF STOCKPORT

The Church of England have announced that the Revd Libby Lane will become their first ever female Bishop, taking up the post of the Bishop of Stockport. The Church of England’s General Synod voted to back plans for female bishops in July and adopted the change formally on 17 November.  … [Read more...]

BUSINESSES TO BENEFIT FROM ‘MY STOCKPORT ACCOUNT’

Launched by Stockport Council, 'My Stockport Account' allows business owners to view and manage their business rates account 24 hours, 7 days a week. Over 500 Stockport businesses have registered for their secure online ‘My Stockport Account’ and the Council is urging more businesses to … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS

In this week's Stockport Express business news: Bennett Verby host workshop to spot the signs of suicide risk of business debt; a networking group for people in the property and construction sectors has raised £4,400 for Genesis Breast Cancer prevention and Marketing Stockport's Richard … [Read more...]

MDT-UK APPRENTICES IN SANTA DASH

On Friday, 12 December 2014, MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd.’s (MDT-UK) three new Apprentices for 2014 took part in the annual Stockport Engineering Training Association (SETA) Santa Dash around Woodbank Park in Offerton, close to MDT-UK’s Headquarters in Hazel Grove. When they first … [Read more...]

ROBINSONS BREWERY AT THE FOREFRONT OF ALLERGEN TRAINING

Gluten, lactose, nuts and more; Robinsons’ tenants can confidently continue with their businesses thanks to the innovative training and support provided by Robinsons Brewery. Following the publication of the EU Regulations on the provision of food information to consumers in 2011, Robinsons … [Read more...]

BE SAFE, NOT SORRY THIS WINTER!

As Britain braces itself for a mix of wintry weather, Stockport based C&C Insurance Brokers are advising drivers “Be safe not sorry; prepare for the wet, winter weather” Drivers will have a better chance of staying safe if they are prepared; driving in wet conditions can be … [Read more...]

WHAT THE AUTUMN STATEMENT MEANS FOR STOCKPORT

What the AUTUMN STATEMENT means for Stockport businesses from Andrew Stunnell MP Reducing the cost of Business Rates The Government announced a £1bn package of measures to help reduce the cost of business rates. The Coalition Government has decided to extend the doubling of Small … [Read more...]

DO YOU WANT FRIES WITH THAT ?

One question results in £72,000 more sales! Today, perhaps more than ever before, excellence in customer service can be the key to a successful business and attention to front-of-house staff training is an important starting point. Chief Executives and Managing Directors dictate strategy … [Read more...]