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RECORD NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN EMPLOYMENT

A record number of people are now in work, according to latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). There are now 30.79m people in work and, from July to September, unemployment fell by 115,000. In the same period, the number of people in work grew by 112,000. Locally, … [Read more...]

COUNCIL IN TOP 100 EMPLOYERS FOR APPRENTICESHIPS

Stockport Council has been selected as one of the Top 100 employers for apprenticeships in England. The Council has gained the recognition from the National Apprenticeships Awards for displaying the highest standards of excellence in employing apprentices.      The award … [Read more...]

BUSINESS CLASS RUNNING GETS IN THE ZONE AT LifeLEISURE

Indoor running is being transformed, setting treadmill runners’ expectations sky high.  And Life Leisure Stockport is front and centre, installing the most immersive, engaging product in the health & fitness sector – the all-new Zone dome, offering gym users an unrivalled … [Read more...]

FLYBE EXTENDS AGREEMENTS WITH MAG AND ANNOUNCES NEW ROUTES

Manchester Airports Group - MAG - has welcomed Flybe services to both its London Stanstead and Bournemouth airports as it extends agreements at Manchester and East Midlands.10 new routes have been added to across the MAG network, adding some 500,000 new passengers. New agreements have been signed … [Read more...]

INTERACTIVE actiSPORT – 150 MORE PLACES ANNOUNCED

Following a hugely successful pilot programme Life Leisure, who run sports and leisure centres across Stockport and are committed to encouraging local people to get more active, have received further funding from Sport England to deliver their unique actiSPORT programme to a further 150 people in … [Read more...]

ONE MONTH TO GO BEFORE OAKRIDGE LAUNCH STRIDE ON DEC 8th

Oakridge Training are counting down to the launch of STRIDE, Oakridge's new 6 month leadership development programme for female middle managers, that begins on December 8th. The STRIDE leadership development programme examines practical tools and techniques, leadership support and advice to … [Read more...]

AIRPORT CHIEF CHECKS IN AS LATEST SPEAKER AT GM CONFERENCE

Manchester Airport's Chief Executive is the latest speaker announced for The Great Manchester Business Conference 2015. Charlie Cornish, (pictured left) CEO at MAG since 2010, will provide a key note address focused on transport and infrastructure. The £800m Airport City project is sure to … [Read more...]

LEANCONF 2014 BACK FOR SECOND YEAR

Leanconf 2014, a conference designed to help start-ups and entrepreneurs be successful and profitable as quickly as possible, has been brought back into Manchester by two Manchester entrepreneurs for a second year.  Leanconf, taking place on Monday, November 17 and Tuesday, November 18, is … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT SCHOOL SCOOPS TOP AWARD

Students and staff at Moat House (PRU) in Stockport are now celebrating after they won the Gold Award in the category of Outstanding School Team of the Year 2014 for their exceptional work.  Back in May, the members of the Moat House (PRU) were recognised for their exceptional contribution … [Read more...]