Manchester Airport is prepared for a busy half-term with around one million passengers expected to pass through the airport during the week-long school holidays. The late May half-term is always a busy week for the UK’s global gateway in the North and this year is set to be busier than ever, with … [Read more...]
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Handforth retail group well positioned to deliver growth
Handforth-based retail group, Pets at Home, believes it is well positioned for strong growth in the coming years according to its FY2024 preliminary results. The pet care business has reported revenue growth of 5.2% to £1.5 billion across both its retail and vet businesses. Despite this, it has … [Read more...]
New fluoroscopy equipment providing enhanced scanning at Stepping Hill Hospital
New fluoroscopy equipment is now in use at Stepping Hill Hospital’s radiography department, and providing an enhanced imaging service for patients in Stockport. Fluoroscopy is a medical imaging procedure that uses several pulses of an X-ray beam to show internal organs and tissues moving in real … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Fire safety in the workplace and the role of the Responsible Person
Stockport health and safety consultancy, Vita Safety, explains the important duties of the person responsible for fire safety in a business. There were 7,649 workplace fires between 2022 and 2023 (Morgan Clark). Despite the figure decreasing in recent years, accidents still happen. However, … [Read more...]
Deadline extended for SMEs to apply for Flexible AI Upskilling Fund grant
SMEs now have until 18th August to apply for government grant funding to support their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity and efficiency. Businesses can bid for a share of the government's £6.4 million Flexible AI Upskilling Fund to support them to train their … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery investment shifts to pub partner estate
Robinsons Brewery, sixth-generation family brewers based in Stockport has announced a significant increase in its investment spend with their business partners. In the first three months of 2024, the brewery has so far supported nine sites across its estate. With £1.6 million of investment … [Read more...]
Gorvins facilitates UK Biobank’s move to Manchester Science Park
Stockport solicitors, Gorvins, have advised UK Biobank on its future move to a new headquarters at Bruntwood's Manchester Science Park, near Manchester University. The move to the new cutting edge 131,000 sq ft Greenheys building, of which UK Biobank will occupy three floors, is supported by UK … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society appoints first Head of Change Management
Stockport mutual, Vernon Building Society, has appointed Stephen Monaghan to the newly created role of Head of Change Management to oversee a number of important transformational IT projects. Stephen (pictured) will take responsibility for overseeing the Vernon’s smooth transition to a new … [Read more...]
10 days to go to submit entries for the Stockport Business Awards
Stockport businesses have to just 10 days left to get their entries in before nominations close for the 2024 Stockport Business Awards. Founders, organisers and main sponsors of the awards, CN Chartered Accountants are reminding businesses to make sure they have their entries in before the … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on new Design Guide for new town centre homes
Stockport Council has launched a consultation on a new Design Guide to inform the development of new homes in the area. The Stockport Town Centre Residential Design Guide will run until Wednesday 3rd July, and once adopted will be used by developers, designers and planning officers to help guide … [Read more...]
Over 150 Stockport volunteers celebrated at borough’s first Volunteer Awards in over ten years
On Tuesday 21 May Stockport celebrated over 150 volunteers at its first borough wide Volunteer Awards in over ten years. The Stockport Rocks! awards were organised by Stockport Volunteer Hub, Sector 3, Stockport County Community Trust, Marketing Stockport and Stockport Council, who have been … [Read more...]
Sunday travellers warned to plan their journeys ahead of Great Manchester Run and City champions’ parade
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is cautioning residents to plan their journeys in advance ahead of a busy day for the road and public transport network on Sunday 26th May. Nearly 100,000 fans are expected to line the streets of Manchester city centre for Manchester City's champions' … [Read more...]
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