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FinTech North Manchester Conference 2019

The FinTech North Manchester conference will take place on Wednesday 17th April at the University of Manchester’s Whitworth Hall. Over 300 delegates from across Greater Manchester and The Northern Powerhouse will meet at FinTech North for a day of keynote speeches, panel sessions and a showcase … [Read more...]

Easter Chick Bonanza for Francis House

With Easter just around the corner it’s all hands-on deck at Francis House Children’s Hospice to find new homes for tens of thousands of knitted chicks. More than 700 kind-hearted knitters from across the UK have been sending in their colourful woolly creations to the Manchester based hospice for … [Read more...]

Innovative IGNITION project for Greater Manchester

Partners across the city-region have signed a multi-million pound European contract for a project which looks to develop innovative ways of financing natural solutions to deliver resilience to increasingly extreme climate hazards. IGNITION will run for up to the next three years backed by £4 … [Read more...]

‘Meet your Future’ campaign launched by GM Mayor

Working with partners, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has launched the Meet your Future campaign and is inviting businesses to commit to supporting 1000 work shadowing opportunities for young people.   The campaign aims to increase the number of workplace experiences available for young … [Read more...]

Stockport College Dean supports brother in 55 mile trek

The College Dean of Higher Education at the Trafford College Group, including Stockport College, trekked 55 miles in a day dressed as a nurse to raise money for his brother’s life-limiting condition College Dean Mark Harris is calling on the community to support his 55-mile pre-match walk between … [Read more...]

Pegasus launch flights from Manchester to Istanbul

Turkey’s leading low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines, will launch flights between Manchester Airport and Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen, on 1st July 2019, providing improved onward connectivity. Pegasus’ new flights will take off from Manchester Airport at 12:40, arriving into Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen at … [Read more...]

Landlords in the North West face lower costs than UK average

Landlords in the North West of England are benefiting from investing in the the third cheapest region in Britain to be a landlord, according to specialist mortgage lender, Kent Reliance for Intermediaries (see table below). The research found that the average cost for landlords in the region … [Read more...]

Robinsons Brewery continue investment in pub estate

The George III pub in Penmaenpool, close to Barmouth and the sleepy Welsh town of Dolgellau, has reopened its doors following a £1.2million investment from Robinsons Brewery in Stockport. The pub, which was constructed in 1650 to serve the flourishing boat building industry, has received a … [Read more...]

Hallidays launch new content focussed website

Stockport based Hallidays have launched their new look website which focusses on ‘thought leadership’, helping business owners with the challenge of growing their businesses in a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous). The new home page includes an inspiring ‘Keeping Ahead Of … [Read more...]

Stockport Council nears purchase of former BHS in Merseyway

Stockport Council are continuing on their mission to regenerate Stockport town centre with the purchase of the former BHS store in Merseyway. The purchase of the store, currently let to Poundland, forms a pivotal piece of the jigsaw in the council's pledge to overhaul Merseyway shopping centre, … [Read more...]