Last month, The Chancellor George Osborne cut the price of a pint of beer by 1p in a bid to support our British pubs. But how much difference will this actually make to Britain’s brewing and pub businesses? BBC Breakfast visited one of Britain’s longest serving family brewers – … [Read more...]
News for: Manufacturing
‘SURVIVE AND THRIVE’ – ACCESS TO FINANCE FOR MANUFACTURERS
Are you a business owner looking for more information about accessing finance to grow your business? The Business Growth Hub in partnership with Stockport Council are inviting Stockport businesses to attend a "Survive and Thrive - Access to Finance" business breakfast, hosted by Accountancy … [Read more...]
BRANSON FAMILY & VIRGIN UNITE JOIN THE STARKEY MISSION TEAM
Sir Richard Branson and family were surprise guests as the Starkey Foundation visited the Bhubezi Community Healthcare Centre in the village of Bhubezi. On the Starkey Foundation’s recent swing through South Africa, the team made a stop in Bhubezi and was joined by some special guests … [Read more...]
RUGBY INTERNATIONAL BEN COHEN GETS THE STARKEY TREATMENT!
Former England Rugby star, Ben Cohen has been given the star treatment by Starkey Hearing and has been fitted with Starkey hearing aids by the owner and founder of the company, Bill Austin! Former England rugby player Ben Cohen has said that Elton John “changed his life” by … [Read more...]
PRINTER INK MORE EXPENSIVE THAN DOM PERIGNON
As recently reported (Daily Mail - March 2013), the cost of printing on a standard desktop ink printer is more expensive than purchasing fine champagne, vintage port or Chanel No 5 on a drop per drop basis. Daily Mail - March 5th … [Read more...]
HUGHES SHOWERS OVERSEAS AT APPG IN SINGAPORE
Stockport based Hughes Safety Showers Sales Director, Paul Darlington, recently returned from a trip to Singapore where he attended a trade mission organised by the All Party Political Group for Trade and Investment (APPG). In recent months, and as an active member, Tony Hughes has attended … [Read more...]
CHEERS SIMON! – RIMMER RAISES £115,000 FOR CHARITY
Oh what a night! Simon Rimmer launches new beer range & raises £115,000 for charity in the process Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer launched his new range of bottled beers this week at Earle, his award winning restaurant based in Hale. In addition to the first public assessment of his … [Read more...]
ASTRAZENECA TO CLOSE ITS R&D CENTRE AT ALDERLEY EDGE
AstraZeneca has announced that it will be closing its Cheshire research and development base at Alderley Park, Alderley Edge with the re-location of around 1,600 jobs by 2016 to operations in Cambridge, Macclesfield and sites overseas, although the majority will be in Cambridge where the group plans … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT HUGHES SHOWERS RAINING AWARD
Hughes Safety Showers export achievements have once again been recognised. Hughes Safety Showers has been named runner-up in the Export category of Insider Magazine's inaugural ‘Made in the North West Awards.’ A glittering presentation evening, held at Ribby Hall in Lancashire, was … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLLEGE JOINERY STUDENT SCOOPS AWARD
STOCKPORT College Carpentry and Wood Occupation student Matthew Beech has scooped silver place in a prestigious construction competition. This week the 18-year-old recently became the regional runner up in the annual Institute of Carpenters competition this academic year, the competition is open … [Read more...]
NEW GUIDANCE ON ALLERGEN LABELLING
New guidance has been launched to help the food industry understand and implement changes in EU legislation for allergen labelling on products.The guidance, which has been put together by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) in partnership with the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), offers clear … [Read more...]
‘TROOPER’ – A NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN IRON MAIDEN AND ROBINSONS
British rock legends Iron Maiden have teamed up with Cheshire family brewers Robinsons to create a new beer, "Trooper". Real ale fan and history aficionado Bruce Dickinson, Maiden's vocalist, played a major role in developing the unique flavour of the beer, … [Read more...]