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Stockport College to merge with Trafford

Stockport College and Trafford College today announced the completion of their merger which will create a single, larger and more sustainable college better able to meet the current and future needs of students, employers and the local community. The Trafford College Group is the corporation name … [Read more...]

Long Haul routes success for Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport has revealed its most popular long haul routes from across its regional catchment area. As the last financial year comes to a close, the UK’s third biggest airport, Manchester, has unveiled the most popular long-haul routes chosen by its 27.8m passengers across its extensive … [Read more...]

Start Smart programme launched for self-employed

The GC Business Growth Hub, in partnership with People Plus, has launched its new Stockport Start Smart programme, designed to support Stockport residents who want to find out if self-employment is right for them. The programme is also open to those who have recently started their own business and … [Read more...]

Latest business issues and tax tips

Stockport based Hallidays have published their latest monthly newswire designed to keep you informed of the latest business issues and tax tips including a reminder to take steps to prepare for new legislation being introduced in May to protect our data. This month also looks at income tax changes … [Read more...]

Midshire Supports Libby Mae’s Little Angels

Local managed print service provider Midshire®  has become the official technology partner of Birmingham-based charity Libby Mae’s Little Angels. Founded by Charlotte and Richard Sharratt in 2013 after the loss of their beloved new born Libby Mae, the organisation has raised over £250,000 to date, … [Read more...]

New EPC Law to Affect Property Owners

New laws that have come into force are set to affect anyone thinking of selling or renting commercial or residential property. Are you thinking of selling or renting your property? Do you have a residential/commercial property portfolio? If the answer is ‘yes’ then an EPC is required by Law and … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes Scores a Hat Trick!

Stockport Homes Group have scored a hat trick and been named as finalist in three categories in this year’s Northern Housing Awards. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on 16 May. Finalists in Landlord of the Year, Best Digital Inclusion Initiative and … [Read more...]

Stockport resident appointed High Sheriff of Greater Manchester

Her Majesty the Queen has chosen Doctor Robina Shah, a resident of Stockport, to be the new High Sheriff of Greater Manchester for 2018-2019 The Queen, in her role as Duke of Lancaster, made the decision in the traditional ‘Pricking of the Lites’ ceremony, where she used a silver bodkin to prick a … [Read more...]

GM Chamber to host North West Heathrow Business Summit

Greater Manchester Chamber is hosting the North West Heathrow Business Summit in partnership with Heathrow. The Heathrow Business Summit is a unique opportunity for SMEs to connect and trade face to face with Heathrow’s supply chain and connect to growth opportunities locally, nationally and … [Read more...]

Vernon Bear stars in Blossoms video

Stockport building society mascot Vernon Bear is playing a starring role in the new mockumentary about Stockport band Blossoms. The tongue-in-cheek film, Where are Blossoms?, speaks to band members about why they have split up after the successful self-titled 2016 debut album and gone on to … [Read more...]