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C&C SEND CONGRATULATIONS TO HILARY DEVEY

Stockport's C&C insurance Brokers are delighted that Hilary Devey, who appears on “Dragons’ Den” and the founder of Road Haulage Association member Pall-Ex, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. C&C Insurance are the preferred business … [Read more...]

VIRGIN TO OFFER 30,000 EXTRA ORLANDO SEATS FROM MANCHESTER

Virgin Atlantic has announced it will be offering 30,000 extra return seats to Orlando from Manchester Airport in Summer 2014.   To meet high demand for travel to one of Virgin Atlantic’s flagship destinations, Sir Richard Branson’s airline is deploying a Boeing 747 aircraft … [Read more...]

BUSINESS NEWS FROM THE STOCKPORT EXPRESS

In this weeks edition 19th June 2013 Deadline extended for Stockport Business Award entries and Stockport based PR firm lead the way in promoting this years Business Awards. Whilst Helen White of Marketing Stockport discusses the merits of telling your business story for greater marketing coverage … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE

Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport:  There will be a northbound nearside lane closure on London Road in Hazel Grove from number 132 to 124 to allow BT to carry out work. The lane closure will be in place on Sunday 23rd June, from 8.00am to 4.30pm.  There will … [Read more...]

AUTISM IN THE WORKPLACE

The National Autistic Society are hosting an  Employer Breakfast Events inconjunction with Stockport Council. The event is being held on 5th July 2013 at the Devere Cheadle House  Royal Crescent, Cheadle Royal Business Park , Cheadle , Cheshire , SK8 3FS  The breakfast … [Read more...]

CHEADLE LIBRARY OPENING HOURS CONSULTATION

Stockport Council are looking to find millions of pounds more in savings for next year – on top of around £25 million achieved over the last two years. As part of those savings, the council are proposing changing the opening hours of many of Stockport's libraries, closing them when … [Read more...]

QUEEN REWARDS STOCKPORT MP AND RESIDENTS IN BIRTHDAY HONOURS

The Rt Hon Robert Andrew Stunell, OBE, Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove has been awarded a KBE and received a Knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for public and political service in Stockport. Mrs Anne Wallace, Director of Starting Point Community Learning Partnership … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT RESIDENTS TO QUIZ HOSPITAL LEADERS

Stockport residents will get the chance to quiz the new leaders of Stepping Hill Hospital and local community health services at a special event this evening. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust chairman Gillian Easson and chief executive Ann Barnes will take part in a unique Question Time-style … [Read more...]

GM CHAMBER APPOINTS CHIEF ECONOMIST

John Ashcroft, an economist and Chief Executive of pro.manchester, a Director of Marketing Manchester and a member of the (AGMA) Business Leadership Council, has been appointed as Chief Economist for Greater Manchester Chamber of … [Read more...]

"AWARDS ARE A WIN WIN FOR BUSINESS"

Many businesses have already entered or been nominated for the Stockport Business Awards 2013 but whether you win or not, taking part can be a winning process for businesses. Marketing Stockport members Tony Hughes, CEO of Hughes Safety Showers, provided some sound advice: … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER AIRPORT LAUNCHES NEW CHAPERONE SERVICE

Manchester Airport is launching a new trial initiative this week of ‘Friendly Guides’ to help those who require assistance with navigating in and around the airport, including through security.           Passengers using the … [Read more...]