The boss of a Canadian exploration company today explained how he took inspiration from a Stockport landmark to name his business in its honour, despite never having seen it first-hand. Jim Megann is the chief executive of … [Read more...]
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NORTH WEST FE FORUM LAUNCHED
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce member R-Com Consulting is launching its first Further Education Networking Forum for the North West. It is widely acknowledged that IT organisations within Higher, Further, and Adult education institutions across the UK are facing unprecedented budgetary … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COMET STORE CLOSING TODAY
The last remaining Comet stores are to close today, the failed firm's administrators have confirmed. Shops at the Manchester Fort and in Rochdale, Stockport and Wigan are among a final group of 49 branches which are shutting nationwide. Comet, which had 236 stores and employed 6,600 staff, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLLEGE and COUNTY LAUNCH COURSES FOR JANUARY 2013
Stockport County Football Club is delighted to announce a unique partnership with the Stockport College Academy of Sport where an exciting programme aimed at aspiring footballers will be delivered. As part of the programme students will include qualifications in Activity Leadership and FA … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT HOMES CUSTOMER SERVICES SPARKLE
Stockport Homes has retained its Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation with a 100 per cent rating, confirming Stockport Homes’ commitment to providing excellent customer focused services. Stockport Homes has also been awarded a ‘Compliance Plus’ for the work … [Read more...]
POLICE URGE PARTY GOERS TO KEEP SAFE THIS CHRISTMAS
Greater Manchester Police officers will be out in force in town and city centres across the county to ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe and trouble-free night out at one of the busiest times of the year for pubs and clubs. Under Operation Advent divisional, Special and specialist … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT FESTIVE RECYCLING AND WASTE COLLECTIONS
Stockport Council is encouraging residents to recycle as much as possible over the festive period as part of its ‘Right Thing, Right Bin’ initiative. Residents now also have the facility to recycle more of their household waste, using their wheelie bins. This includes … [Read more...]
MORE SUCCESS FOR STOCKPORT PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Pupils in Stockport Primary Schools are achieving results for Level 4 in maths and English well above the national average. The figures released by the Department for Education show excellent progress by Year 6 pupils in primary schools in Stockport. This latest success follows … [Read more...]
WARNING AFTER BOGUS GIFT VOUCHERS USED
Greater Manchester Police is warning retailers and customers after a number of attempts have been made to buy goods with bogus gift vouchers. Four incidents have been reported to the police at stores in Bury and the Trafford Centre, on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 December 2012. In all cases, … [Read more...]
CAN YOU SPARE AN HOUR FOR CHARITY?
Can you do one last thing for charity before the end of the year? Seashell Trust needs volunteers to pack bags for shoppers for an hour or so at M&S Handforth Dean on Sunday, December 23, between 11am and 5pm. Wendy Bray, Seashell Trust's community and events organiser, said: "It's a … [Read more...]
SEASHELL TRUST OFFERS SHOP AND DROP THIS CHRISTMAS
Can't bear the thought of last-minute Christmas shopping with the children in tow? Drop them off at our CADS Christmas ‘shop and drop’ sports day on Saturday, December 22, and let them have fun while you get things done. Able and disabled young … [Read more...]
INVESTING IN SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE
Skills Solutions, Greater Manchester’s largest provider of Apprenticeship training today welcomed a Parliamentary report on the future of Apprenticeships. The report, produced by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee urged the Government to be more ambitious … [Read more...]
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