After waiting for just over 11 months, Robinsons’ Shire Horse Royale has given birth to a colt at 4:22am today at the stables, based next door to Robinsons Visitor Centre in Stockport. Sired by Wheathead Stchamard, who stands at a gigantic 18.2 hands, the bambino weighed 104 pounds and … [Read more...]
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SAUDIA RETURN TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT AS FIRST DIRECT JEDDAH FLIGHT IN FIVE YEARS LANDS
Today saw the return of a direct service between Manchester Airport and Jeddah for over five years, as Saudia’s inaugural flight touched down at Terminal Two. The new route, which will operate three times a week, will be a great asset to businesses in the region and Saudi Arabia, plus it … [Read more...]
TOURISM BOOST AS AIRPORT BACKS LOCAL ARTS WITH 25 YEAR ENCORE
Arts organisations and Greater Manchester tourism has received a major boost with the news that Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is ploughing £340,000 into arts sponsorship in 2014. The cash marks MAG’s 25thanniversary of arts patronage, which has seen it become one of the largest … [Read more...]
COLLEGE SECURES ‘BLANK CHEQUE’ FOR BROADSTONE FASHION SHOW
Stockport College has secured the duo 'Blank Cheque' to perform at Broadstone Mill Fashion show next Thursday evening. Since the age of six, brothers Tom and Josh Phillips, aka Blank Cheque, have been honing their skills playing their respective instruments, enjoying practice and gigs … [Read more...]
SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR ST ANN’S
Hairdresser Becky Kay and her sister Donna Miles are taking part in the Manchester Midnight Walk in memory of their late grandfather and as a way of thanking St Ann's Hospice for caring for him during the final weeks of his life. Albert Boot from Portwood Stockport died of lung cancer just over a … [Read more...]
NORTHERN RAIL HAS FRANCHISE EXTENDED INTO 2016
Train operator Northern Rail who operate services between Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield, has had its franchise extended by 22 months until February 2016. However, as part of the awarding of the interim franchise agreement, the Department for Transport said there will be … [Read more...]
LATEST SURVEY FINDS BUSINESS IS BOOMING ACROSS GREATER MANCHESTER
The latest Greater Manchester Business Survey was launched today by New Economy, in partnership with bodies including Business Growth Hub, BMG Research & Manchester City Council. The survey incorporates responses from more than 1,200 businesses across the conurbation. It conveys a … [Read more...]
UKTI – GROW YOUR BUSINESS OVERSEAS DURING EXPORT WEEK: 7-11 APRIL
UK Trade & Investment is running a series of FREE regional events during the week of April 7-11. This follows on from the success of previous Export Weeks – in total so far over 8000 companies have attended events across the country. The week will include seminars, trade workshops, … [Read more...]
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL ASK "SHOULD YOU TAKE A PAY CUT?"
What do Johnathan Ross, Barack Obama and David Beckham all have in common? According to Stockport based Essential Personnel, they all have taken a pay cut. Should you and could you afford to take a pay cut too? Taking a pay cut was once frowned upon; you were not progressing up the career … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
Stockport Express Business news includes launch of Stockport Business Awards 2014; Gorvins Fundraising soars to £1,400; a double win for dealership and Marketing Stockport's Richard Higginson looking at why businesses need to look to safeguard their future … [Read more...]
SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYER BREAKFAST MEETING
Stockport Council hosted its first Employer Breakfast Meeting giving employers the chance to learn more about recruiting apprentices. The event was run by the Council’s 14-19 Services in partnership with Jobcentre Plus and was held on 18th March at the Apprenticeships Store (Units 4-6 Grand … [Read more...]
LATEST FIGURES SHOW UK CONTINUING TO RECOVER
Latest figures for the UK economy indicate that unemployment figures are continuing to fall, the gap between high street store closures and openings is narrowing and mortgage lenders report an increase, 43% higher than in the same month 2013. Fall in Rate of Inflation AS the headline rate of … [Read more...]
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