Stockport-based tech firm Trolex|Aporta is set to fast track the rail industry growth following £1 million investment. The Hazel Grove head quartered company has secured £1 million investment from Finance Birmingham’s national Rail Supply Growth Fund to enable the business to accelerate its … [Read more...]
News for: Digital and Media
Midshire Shows Tree-mendous Support for Francis House
Office technology provider Midshire® has been getting festive for local children’s charity Francis House, by building a Christmas tree entirely from office photocopier paper. Constructed using over 300 intricately layered reams of A4 and A3 office paper, the 6.ft 4" ‘tree’ equates to an entire … [Read more...]
Reforms to boost UK digital infrastructure
People in areas of the UK with poor mobile coverage seem set to get a significant boost to their connections as the Government plans reform to boost UK digital infrastructure. The action will speed up the rollout of mobile and broadband services. According to central government, reforms to … [Read more...]
‘Celebrating Stockport’ Photographic competition
Merseyway Shopping Centre is calling upon local photographers to get snap happy in their 'Celebrating Stockport' campaign. Merseyway Shopping Centre is hosting a photography competition for budding photographers to celebrate the rich heritage and vibrant community of Stockport. Open to … [Read more...]
GDPR affects us all – what you need to know!
The new General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR - will apply in the UK from 25 May 2018 and will affect anyone and everyone who comes in touch with any form of personal data, both here in the UK and across the EU. The government has confirmed that the UK’s decision to leave the EU will not … [Read more...]
Stockport based musicMagpie launches revamped app
Tech site musicMagpie.co.uk has launched a brand-new version of its iOS app which will now enable customers to buy refurbished tech and media from the musicMagpie Store as well as trade-in their unwanted items. The new app will make it a seamless experience to purchase refurbished tech and media … [Read more...]
Stockport Design Agency moves into town centre
A Stockport design agency has relocated to Orbit Developments’ Beckwith House to be closer to Stockport town centre and drive growth opportunities for the firm. Aqua Design Group's owner and director Dylan Moore has moved the Stockport design firm from office accommodation further out of the centre … [Read more...]
Have your say on the Stockport Local Plan
There are only ten days left on the first phase of the Stockport Local Plan consultation where you can have your say on the shape Stockport’s future through to 2035. Stockport is preparing a new Local Plan in order to set the rules for development and land uses that will have an impact on the way … [Read more...]
Go digital – Get online week in Stockport
MAKE THE MOST OF ‘GET ONLINE WEEK’ IN STOCKPORT Would you or someone you know like to learn how to use the internet or improve digital skills? ‘Get Online Week 2017’ runs from 2 - 8 October and will see thousands of community events helping people make the most of the internet. This year, the … [Read more...]
Stockport Council shortlisted for Granicus Digital Achievement Award
The Digital by Design Programme at Stockport Council has been shortlisted for this year’s Granicus Digital Achievement Award. The programme has been recognised for its introduction of new online tools and their effective communication to Stockport residents and has been shortlisted for the Granicus … [Read more...]
Stockport agency shortlisted for digital awards
Aqua Design Group shortlisted for national Digital Awards Never one to miss an opportunity to bring exposure for the work and achievements of the business, Stockport based creative Aqua Design Group entered The Digital Entrepreneur Awards. A national awards ceremony that’s dedicated to internet … [Read more...]
The Future for Women in Business
So what does the future for women in business look like? We don't have a crystal ball but we are pleased to share Midshire's award winning Group Marketing Manager, Adrienne Topping's, Expert Opinion. Earning enough respect to gain a seat at the management table is never easy, especially as a woman … [Read more...]