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THIS WEEK’S STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS

In this week's business news - Bramhall company receive Queens Award for Enterprise for International Trade; Stockport commercial landlord Orbit launch loyalty card; Marketing Stockport, Greater Manchester Chamber and Stockport Business Awards visit Allied Bakeries. Wayne Jones, Senior Vice … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT RUGBY CLUB 1ST XV RETURN TO NATIONAL 2

Stockport 1st XV have returned to National 2 following a fantastic end to the 2013/14 season - the highest level in the club's history and the highest performing sports team in the borough. Only 2 clubs including Sale Sharks perform at a higher level in the North West. New Season - New … [Read more...]

SIMPLY HEALTH DONATE £4000TO ST. ANN’S HOSPICE

Healthcare providers Simplyhealth have made a donation of £4,000 to St Ann's Hospice as part of National Carers Week. Half of the donation has been put towards the charity's 'Pay For A Day' scheme, and covers the cost of one day's care at the Neil Cliffe Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital and … [Read more...]

AWARD FOR STOCKPORT HOMES

Stockport Homes has been recognised at the prestigious Housing Excellence awards as best social landlord (medium sized) in the country. The winners were announced at a ceremony at the Lancashire County Cricket Club in Manchester on 14 May. The Housing Excellence awards highlight and reward those … [Read more...]

FINALIST IN SKILLS FOR BUSINESS AWARD

Stockport Homes has been named as a finalist in two categories at this year's Skills for Business Awards. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Thursday 3 July at The Hilton, Manchester and will be hosted by Dara O Briain, comedian and host of the BBC's The Apprentice You're Fired! … [Read more...]

AIRPORT CITY MANCHESTER APPOINTS WEBER SHANDWICK

Stockport boasts excellent transport connectivity, Manchester Airport providing wide range of opportunities for the region. With the ongoing developments at Airport City this has created considerable international partnerships that will benefit Stockport, it's business community and the North West … [Read more...]

BUSINESS AND TAX NEWS FROM HALLIDAYS

Welcome to our monthly newswire designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues. Please contact us if you have any questions. Remember, we're here to help. More HMRC guidance on the Employment AllowanceThe Employment Allowance of up to £2,000 is available to most … [Read more...]

ROBINSONS TACKLE THE MENAI STRAITS

A team from Robinsons Brewery, Stockport, is set to row across the Welsh Menai Straits to raise much needed funds for the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team. The ‘Great Strait Raft Run’, which takes place on Sunday 1st June, will see the seven strong team, captained by … [Read more...]

21 MILLION PASSENGERS FOR MANCHESTER AIRPORT

Manchester Airport reaches 21m passengers for first time in six years Over the last year, Manchester Airport, the UK’s third busiest airport has hit the 21m passenger mark, ahead of schedule, for the first time since 2008. Since 27th May 2013, 21m passengers have used the airport, which is … [Read more...]

THE STOCKPORT BIG EVENT SERIES

The Big Stockport Event Series, sponsored by Electricity North West is back for 2014, Stockport’s very own summer sporting series. The Big Event Series was launched two years ago by Life Leisure which runs sports and leisure facilities across Stockport, as a lasting legacy to the London … [Read more...]