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UNEMPLOYMENT SHOWS ‘LARGEST FALL SINCE RECORDS BEGAN’

In the latest figures published this week, UK unemployment fell in the quarter to August by 154,000 to under 2 million nationally, the largest fall in unemployment since records began. In the last twelve months unemployment dropped by 538,000 - the largest annual fall on record. This drop … [Read more...]

DEPUTY PM NICK CLEGG VISIT TO CHEADLE CONSTITUENCY

The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is visiting Cheadle constituency today where he’ll be hosting a Q&A at Adidas HQ to talk about how we strengthen the North West’s economy. Mr Clegg is hosting these discussions right across the North as part of his Northern Futures … [Read more...]

SUPERHEROES FLY IN FOR SEASHELL

Superheroes flew into action recently to raise cash for profoundly disabled young people. Student teacher Emma Jane Shaw, and her boyfriend Lewis Easdown, both aged 20, donned the iconic costumes to take on the zip wire over Salford Quays for Seashell Trust. The pair also abseiled down the … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER AIRPORT ON ROUTE FOR RECORD PASSENGER NUMBERS

Manchester Airport is on course and nudging nearer to an all-time record number of 22 million passengers as the number of people using the UK’s 3rd busiest airport increased again last month.  Nearly 5% more people used the airport this September as a total of 2.3m people travelled … [Read more...]

JOIN THE STARS AT A COMEDY LUNCHEON & RAISE FUNDS FOR BEECHWOOD

Beechwood Cancer Care are hosting The Man@Manchester Comedy Luncheon with not 1 but 3 comedians topping the bill!! Taking place at the Palace Hotel, Oxford Street, Manchester, this is a sure way to start your festive cheer with Mick Miller, Tony Jo and Paul Boardman keeping you entertained with post … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT GYM UP FOR TOP INDUSTRY AWARD

Life Leisure’s Houldsworth Village Gym in Reddish has been shortlisted for a prestigious fitness industry award, beating off strong competition to make the finals. The club has been shortlisted in the ‘Strength Training Gym of the Year’ at the National Fitness Awards, an … [Read more...]

SUPPORT FOR STEPPING HILL TO GAIN "SPECIALIST" STATUS

Local residents have signed a petition in support of Stepping Hill Hospital being given 'Specialist' status and Lisa Smart, the prospective MP for Hazel Grove Constituency, was delighted recently to hand over her petition to the Minister of State for Care and Support, the Rt Hon Norman Lamb … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS RECOGNISE CDL FOUNDER

Stockport businessman Tom Hogg, Group Chairman and founder of IT company CDL, has been presented with a Special Recognition Award at the Stockport Business Awards 2014, for his outstanding contribution to the Stockport business community. The judging panel were impressed by Tom's long term … [Read more...]

LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW

This weeks packed Stockport Express is out now including an 8 page feature on last weeks Business Awards. A great night celebrating business from across the borough. The feature includes a run down of the winners and photos from the night. Stockport based Louis Troyano of the Great British Bake-Off … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER MONITOR OCTOBER ISSUE FOCUSSES ON APPRENTICESHIPS

The October edition of the Manchester Monitor includes a quarterly feature on the patterns of apprenticeships in Greater Manchester (GM). It highlights that the number of apprenticeships in GM has more than doubled since 2008/09, while the number of apprentices over the age of 25 has increased by … [Read more...]

AWARDS CELEBRATE THE BEST OF STOCKPORT

This year’s Stockport Business Awards proved to be a resounding success as they recognised the achievements of the town’s biggest and brightest companies.  Over 340 of Stockport’s leading business figures attended the event at the Hallmark Hotel to celebrate the 2014 … [Read more...]