On the Beach, the UK's leading online travel agent has moved its operations from Didsbury, Manchester to a larger premise in Cheadle, Stockport. The move comes after the online travel agent's workforce doubled in size in just two … [Read more...]
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STAFF LOSING OUT TO TEMP WORKERS AT CHRISTMAS
With thousands of temporary jobs created over the Christmas period, Stockport law firm Gorvins is urging businesses to consider the legal implications of employing temporary workers and the effect they can have on permanent staff. In some markets the competition to attract temporary workers … [Read more...]
11,400 jobs growth as plans submitted for Manchester Airport City
Manchester Airport’s parent company M.A.G has submitted plans for the £650 million development of a major new commercial location – including offices, hotels, manufacturing centres, retail outlets and leisure facilities – to attract global businesses to the North West, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT CELEBRATES ITS YOUNG STARS
Stockport celebrated the achievements of its young people at an awards evening attended by 330 people at Stockport Town Hall. Stockport Young Stars event is organised by the Council. It recognises people who have undertaken education and training and have positive experiences. Awards were … [Read more...]
BRINNINGTON CELEBRATES WITH 1MILLION POUND LOTTERY FUNDING
The Brinnington area of Stockport is celebrating after receiving £1million of Lottery funding. The funding comes from the 'Big Local' programme. Big Local, funded through a £200m Big Lottery Fund investment and managed by local trust, is helping 150 small communities across England … [Read more...]
Stockport College apprentices in growth mode
Following a recent networking event by Stockport College, apprenticeships were very much top of the agenda with some excellent schemes in place and lots of opportunities for 2013. The event started with an introduction by the new college principle, Stephen Carlisle plus Stockport Council Chief … [Read more...]
Stockport sorting office approach busiest times
With more than a billion items to deliver across the country this Christmas, it is perhaps not surprising that the occasional bit of tension creeps in at Royal Mail delivery offices towards the end of the night shift. Despite the time of day, any such moments at the Stockport Delivery Office are … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Passenger Numbers Rise in November
Manchester Airport enjoyed another bumper month in November, with year-on-year passenger numbers rising nearly nine per cent. The launch of easyJet's services to Tel Aviv contributed to the surge, which saw the number of passengers rise from 1.19m in November 2011 to 1.3m last … [Read more...]
STARRING ROLE FOR BRAMALL HALL
Stockport Council run Bramall Hall will star as the backdrop for a brand new TV drama. The ITV drama is called ‘The Making of a Lady’ and is an adaptation of the novel The Making of a Marchioness by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It is due to be broadcast at 8.00pm on Sunday 16th … [Read more...]
John Lewis take on 150 staff at Cheadle Royal
John Lewis at Cheadle Royal is putting customers first and taking on an 150 temporary staff to provide for the build up to Christmas and its extended shopping hours. It is hoped many of the positions will be made permanent after the festive period as the store reported that sales this month are … [Read more...]
New on-line greeting card site launched from Stockport
Lol Card is launched in Stockport. Lol Card is a personalised greeting company based in Stockport for whom Graham Prest from Prest Financial acts as a business mentor - the LOLCard website connects to Facebook providing easy access to friends photos and a fast efficient way of sending … [Read more...]
Trading success for Parfetts
Parfetts, the employee-owned wholesaler, whose head office is in Stockport, announced this week that it has defied the economic climate of the past year to post “record levels” of pre-tax and operating profit. Managing director, David Grimes said: “We are delighted that our … [Read more...]
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