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STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS

In this week's business news: Council is in top 100 for apprenticeships; Gorvins continue to expand; Social media platform a winner for local business and Marketing Stockport looks at public procurement - local suppliers ...     … [Read more...]

LifeLEISURE’S FOUNDATION LOOKING TO AWARD MORE FINANCIAL SUPPORT

LifeLEISURE's David Hopkins Foundation has been making a difference to sport in Stockport since it was founded in 2011 and is looking for more people in need of financial support. Thousands of pounds have already been raised, enabling children and adults from any background to become more active … [Read more...]

LAST CALL FOR NEW ELECTORAL REGISTER PUBLISHED DECEMBER 1ST

Residents have received their final reminder to make sure they are on the new electoral register before it is published for the first time on December 1st. Around 20,000 people in Stockport have not been matched against government records and therefore cannot be transferred automatically to the … [Read more...]

STUART HAS THE DRIVE FOR A BIG LOSER!

Marple delivery driver Stuart Murray, aged 25, has lost a staggering 112lb over the last twelve months after being referred to the PARiS scheme, which is the GP Exercise Referral Service for Stockport. A member of LifeLEISURE in Romiley, Stuart puts his achievement down to a combination of good … [Read more...]

BE STOCKPORT’S BIGGEST LOSERS AND WIN FREE GYM MEMBERSHIP!

Life Leisure is on the hunt for Marketing Stockport's biggest losers - 10 of who will be winners of Platinum membership to LifeLEISURE'S facilities across Stockport and become a healthier business! FREE TO ENTER - Running for 16 weeks, from 1st December through to end of March, the competition is … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT BACKING ‘DRY JANUARY’ CAMPAIGN

Stockport Council is supporting Alcohol Concern’s 2015 Dry January campaign which has been launched during this week - 17th to 23rd November - this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week.   New research shows that participants who complete the behaviour change campaign are now … [Read more...]

TURKISH DELIGHT FOR MANCHESTER AGENTS WITH JORDAN FAM TRIP

Ten travel agents, from across the North West, accompanied by Manchester Airport staff, were taken on a luxury familiarisation trip to Jordan by Turkish Airlines recently, where they spent a week learning about the country, tourism and enhancing their product knowledge. The trip included Aqaba, … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS

In this week's Stockport Express Business news - Plasma Clean win 'golden' hotel contract in Dubai;Steve Parfett wins Family Business Director of the Year award; C&C launch C&C Healthcare - and much more. … [Read more...]

RECORD NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN EMPLOYMENT

A record number of people are now in work, according to latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). There are now 30.79m people in work and, from July to September, unemployment fell by 115,000. In the same period, the number of people in work grew by 112,000. Locally, … [Read more...]

COUNCIL IN TOP 100 EMPLOYERS FOR APPRENTICESHIPS

Stockport Council has been selected as one of the Top 100 employers for apprenticeships in England. The Council has gained the recognition from the National Apprenticeships Awards for displaying the highest standards of excellence in employing apprentices.      The award … [Read more...]