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Buying a unique property in the UK? Here’s how to get a mortgage on an unusual building or if they don’t fit the mainstream mould. When it comes to lending on investment properties, mainstream banks and building societies prefer to stick to the conventional. Those applicants that have a perfect … [Read more...]

Local office technology supplier Midshire® is proud to announce it is the only company in the UK to be named a RISO Platinum Star Partner.   International manufacturer RISO's highest of the newly launched eight-tier partner programme, Star Partner status is achieved when dealers consistently hit … [Read more...]

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, the Apprenticeships Store in Stockport will be holding an information evening to promote awareness of Apprenticeships. The event will take place on Thursday 8th March between 5pm-7pm at the Apprenticeships Store, Stockport Exchange, Wellington Road South, … [Read more...]

Stockport Council, together with the Stockport Fairtrade Group, is supporting this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight which is running until Sunday 11 March. The nationwide campaign ‘Come On In’ is inviting everyone to come in to the world of the people who grow our food to see what life can be like when … [Read more...]

Following the New Year announcement that British rock legends Iron Maiden and independent family brewers Robinsons have teamed up again to create a special beer in support of Help for Heroes a British charity which provides lifelong support to those with injuries and illnesses sustained while … [Read more...]

The first major phase of the £1bn transformation of Manchester Airport has been completed, as the project marked the six-month milestone.  Two apprentices who have been recruited to the scheme tightened the final steel bolt in the first new pier of the transformation programme, connecting one of … [Read more...]

Specialist finance provider Together has been named as one of the UK’s best 100 companies to work for, thanks to the support of its 600-plus colleagues. Having entered The Sunday Times survey for the first time, the financial services group went straight into the top 40 for mid-size … [Read more...]

Landis+Gyr is set to move production of its gas smart meter overseas, which could see the loss of 288 jobs at its Stockport site on Birdhall Lane, according to an announcement from the GMB union. The GMB Union reported that the company has partially blamed Brexit and the subsequent weakening of the … [Read more...]