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UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS REACH RECORD HIGH

Figures released by UCAS show that the number of 18-year olds in England applying to university has reached a record high. The application rate for 18-year-olds in England has increased to its highest ever level of 34.8%. The rate of disadvantaged young people in England has also increased to its … [Read more...]

LifeLEISURE SET TO GET STOCKPORT MOVING WITH actiSPORT

Stockport residents are being encouraged to get moving with £17,000 of National Lottery funding. The cash, awarded to Marketing Stockport member lifeLEISURE through Sport England, will fund a pioneering project called ActiSPORT, which will give 100 local residents the chance to take part in … [Read more...]

ROBERT RISES TO THE CHALLENGE AT ROBERTS BAKERY

Stockport born and raised ROBERT Higginson, formerly managing and financial director of Warburtons, has been appointed chairman of another great North West family of bakers, Frank Roberts & Sons.  Established in 1887, the continued success of the Roberts’ family of bakers has seen … [Read more...]

COUNCIL ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER

Stockport Council is encouraging residents to prepare for cold weather and Kill the Chill this winter as last winter over 31,000 people in England died as a result of cold weather. However, there are simple things residents can do for themselves and others, as well as ways the Council can help, … [Read more...]

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TO VOTE

Stockport Council is urging residents not to lose their right to vote. Thousands of households across the borough have already ensured they are registered to vote. However, anyone who hasn’t already returned their electoral registration form has until Sunday 9th February to … [Read more...]

THIS WEEK’S STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS

This week's Stockport Express news pages include Careers on offer as new Apprentice Store opens at Stockport Exchange; Marketing Stockport member SAS Daniels' Jonathan Whittaker warns businesses and apprentices to ensure they are protected by complying with correct legislation and Business Growth … [Read more...]

STAFF AWARD AT WILLIAMS’ GROUP STOCKPORT

WILLIAMS’ GROUP DIRECT SALES MANAGER AARON RYAN SCOOPS STAR OF THE YEAR AWARD Williams, the North-West’s leading retailer of prestige vehicles, is celebrating after one of its staff won the Star of the Year Award at Lex Autolease’s Supplier Focus Day. Aaron Ryan, Group … [Read more...]