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Manchester Airport reports 25th consecutive month of growth

Manchester Airport celebrated its 25th month of consecutive growth as a host of new services drove passenger numbers close to the two-million mark.  A total of 1,920,084 people who passed through the UK's third busiest gateway in April - an 11% year-on-year increase on last year and sees the … [Read more...]

Solutions SK winners on election night

Solutions SK were winners on the biggest night of the year as they played their part to ensure all ran smoothly at last Thursday's local elections.   Planned over several months, their business areas worked together behind the scenes. Karen Randles from Stockport Council's Election team … [Read more...]

Salaries for small building firms set to soar, says FMB

Salaries for small building firms are soaring as a result of the growing skills shortage, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Commenting on the results of the FMB’s State of Trade Survey for Q1 2016, Brian Berry, chief executive of the FMB, says small firms are struggling to … [Read more...]

A marathon effort by Midshire’s Laura for Francis House

Hats off to Stockport's Laura Stafford from Midshire who has accomplished the hugely impressive challenge of running the 2016 London Marathon. Running 26.2 miles for Didsbury based Francis House Children’s Hospice, Marketing Executive Laura raised in excess of £4,700! The Virgin Money London … [Read more...]

DJS running Great Manchester Run for Together Trust

Nine DJS researchers are lacing up their running shoes and beginning training for the Great Manchester Run. On Sunday, May 22, the team will take to the streets of Manchester to run a commendable 10km for the Together Trust, whilst being cheered on by the wider DJS Research team. Last year, … [Read more...]

Stockport designers response to debt company’s website

Cheadle Hulme based Dawn Creative has won the contract to deliver a new, multi-device responsive website for Sale based accountants. Following a competitive pitch, Dawn Creative have been commissioned by Harrington Brooks to design a new, fully responsive website for their debt solutions … [Read more...]

Fred Perry House gets makeover

Fred Perry House, the Council’s Advice and Information Centre has been re-designed to make it even easier for you to access Council services. The traditional reception desk and ticket queuing system have been replaced with a modern new look including a self-service check-in, contemporary waiting … [Read more...]

Take a gander at this!

A Stockport focussed initiative to develop the employability skills of local students has been shortlisted in two categories at the Skills for Business Awards. Gander, which was launched in November 2015, builds mutually beneficial relationships between businesses, colleges and students. It … [Read more...]

Buzzards Over MAN in Hazel Grove

The recent planting of a new community orchard at the rear of MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd’s (MDT-UK) Headquarters in Hazel Grove has seen an increase in wildlife sightings in the area known locally as Mirrlees Fields. In addition to the planting of 20 mixed fruit trees and 40 hazel saplings, … [Read more...]

Chester races & Marketing Stockport – a winning combination!

As the flat season galloped into Chester, Marketing Stockport members were in high spirits this week at the first fixture of the season -  part of the Chester May Festival. Hosted by Marketing Stockport, 19 race-goers travelled in style, courtesy of Belle Vue Travel’s luxury coach, chauffeured by … [Read more...]

New Leader for Stockport Council

Yesterday’s local elections has resulted in the residents of Stockport getting a new leader of the Council. Labour Councillor Alex Ganotis takes over from former Lib Dem Council Leader Sue Derbyshire. The Council remains with no one party in overall control. Of the seats up for election, … [Read more...]