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STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS

In this week's Stockport Express Business - New staff on board at Gorvins as business grows; Himalayas Tea - a hidden gem in Stockport town centre; Stockport Business Awards - finalists line up in small business category. … [Read more...]

RUNNERS TURN THE RUNWAY RED AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

Runners, joggers and walkers are being given a unique opportunity to turn the runway red at Manchester Airport to raise funds for two special charities. Manchester Airport and British Airways are having a marathon celebrity event which takes off on Sunday September 21. The autumn fun runners will … [Read more...]

TECHNIHEAT LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE AND CONTINUE TO GROW LOCALLY!

Stockport based Techniheat Plant Services have a double reason to celebrate following the launch of a new website and a growing workforce. The previous website was launched in 2010 but following advances in technology and changes in how customers use websites, Techniheat concluded that it was … [Read more...]

TAXI PULL RAISES FUNDS FOR ST ANN’S HOSPICE

One of Manchester's slowest taxi rides became a quick way to raise money for charity as it took three hours for cabbies to pull a taxi four and half miles from Didsbury village to Albert Square in the city centre. Drivers John Consterdine (left) and Ian Reid lead the way on the charity taxi … [Read more...]

CO-OPERATIVE GROUP AGREES SALE OF FARMS TO WELLCOME TRUST

The Co-operative Group has agreed the sale of Farms business for £249 million to the Wellcome Trust. The sale reflects The Co-operative’s decision to focus on its core Retail and Consumer Services divisions, including Food, Funeralcare, General Insurance and Legal Services.  The … [Read more...]

COUNCIL TO PILOT NEW ADOPTION REGISTER SCHEME

Stockport Council has been chosen to pilot a scheme which allows people approved to adopt to search the national Adoption Register for the first time. The Council has been specially selected to pilot the Government scheme which will begin on the 1st September 2014 and run for nine months. It will … [Read more...]

SEASHELL TRUST GETS A WELCOME BOOST FROM MANCHESTER GRAMMAR

Disability charity the Seashell Trust has had a summertime boost from kind Manchester Grammar pupils.  Every year a group of students help out at Seashell Trust during their end-of-year activity week. The trust educates and cares for young people with some of the most complex disabilities … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT PARADE IN MEMORY OF OUTBREAK OF WW1

This weekend Stockport is commemorating the beginning of World War 1 with a parade through the town on Sunday 3rd August: A number of roads in Stockport will be closed to traffic for the parade to commemorate the beginning of World War 1. A rolling closure will be in place between 2.30pm and … [Read more...]

FREE HEALTH & SAFETY WORKSHOP FOR MARKETING STOCKPORT MEMBERS

New member to Marketing Stockport - Michelle Hay Training - is kicking off her membership by offering a free workshop to fellow Marketing Stockport members! Throughout August, Michelle is carrying out a sample of her 'Health and Safety for Directors' workshop for any business listed in the … [Read more...]

easyJet AND MANCHESTER AIRPORT MARRY UP FOR PRIDE’S BIG WEEKEND

easyJet, the UK's largest airline, and the third biggest airport, Manchester Airport, have announced today they will be sponsoring Manchester Pride, taking the headline spot at the Big Weekend. It is the second time that both companies have come together to sponsor, and the third consecutive year at … [Read more...]

WORLD CLASS LIFT FOR SPORT IN STOCKPORT

VIPs a plenty turned out to add their weight to a new sporting collaboration that looks set to really lift the profile of sport in Stockport. Stockport’s Life Leisure along with British Weight Lifting officially opened its North West Academy at Houldsworth Village Gym in Reddish in the … [Read more...]