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STOCKPORT CHARITIES SHORTLISTED FOR FUNDING

A number of Stockport based charities have been shortlisted for funding in the Lloyds Bank Community Fund. Inorder for them to benefit from the funding they need votes ! Voting can be be done online, SMS, via twitter or in Lloyds Bank branches. The Lloyds Bank Community Fund is a national … [Read more...]

STARTUP SATURDAY FOR BUSINESS

Andrew Stunell MP and Prospective MP Lisa Smart are encouraging all potential entrepreneurs in Stockport to attend StartUp Saturday to see what help is on offer with starting a business. StartUp Saturday is a day-long workshop on 13th September in Manchester Central Library aimed at helping … [Read more...]

AIRPORT- FUNDED UGANDAN MEDICAL CENTRE EXTENSION COMPLETE

The expansion to Medcare’s Wellspring Children’s Medical Centre, which was funded by Manchester Airport’s fundraising efforts, has now been completed. Construction work to improve the medical centre began in May last year following three years of airport fundraising. The … [Read more...]

LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW

THIS WEEKS STOCKPORT EXPRESS IS OUT NOW. News from across the Borough including updates on our vibrant business community. This weeks Business Awards feature is on the most Innovative Business category sponsored by Marketing Stockport. Pick up your copy now.     … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT HOMES NAMED FINALIST FOR AWARDS

Stockport Homes has been named finalist in the ‘Best not-for-profit organisation’ category, at this year’s Stockport Business Awards. Stockport Homes has been shortlisted down to the final three in its category from a total of over 100 entries received this year. Winners … [Read more...]

COSTA COFFEE SET TO OPEN IN CHEADLE HULME

The UK’s favourite and largest coffee house Costa Coffee is set to open a 2,500 sq ft coffee shop at Cheadle Hulme Shopping Centre, which is owned and managed by South Manchester landlord Orbit Developments. Costa Coffee Ltd are due to open at the end of October and have taken a 10 year … [Read more...]

LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT COLLEGE COURSE ?

Exam results day has come and gone and many people starting new jobs, training, apprenticeships or going back to college for higher education. Stockport College is still open for enrolment until Friday 5th September for those looking for courses. Times are as follows: - 9.00am-7.00pm Monday to … [Read more...]

OLYMPIANS HIT THE WATER IN STOCKPORT

The electric atmosphere of an international championship came to Stockport last weekend when swimming megastars Adam Peaty and Kerri-anne Payne entered the pool at Life Leisure’s Grand Central Pools. Adam, who just over a week ago claimed the 50m breaststroke world record in Berlin at just … [Read more...]

MMU’s STOCKPORT UNIVERSITY CENTRE GRADUATE IN LINE FOR A 1ST!

A student from Stockport's University Centre based at Stockport College's campus has completed Year 3 of her MMU degree (+ placement) and has her fingers crossed for a 1st! Christine McKessy has received her final piece of work back which has been provisionally marked as 83%. Christine's tutor … [Read more...]

FOUR NEW APPRENTICESHIPS IN STOCKPORT

  Leemic are delighted to announce the appointment of four new members of staff for the Stockport Head Office operation. Following a successful recruitment campaign in conjunction with Damar training, the four new apprentices will learn and develop skills in Sales, Marketing, Service and … [Read more...]