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MAJOR BOOST FOR STOCKPORT BUSINESS INCUBATOR

Stockport Council’s commitment to supporting businesses as they seek to grow received a major boost with the appointment of Oxford Innovation as the new manager of its innovative business incubator – Stockport Business Incubator. Oxford Innovation has extensive experience in operating … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT’S TODDLERS TO GET MORE EARLY YEARS PLACES

Over 500 two year olds from Stockport will be able to benefit from free early years education this year, rising to 1,400 two year olds in 2014, thanks to extra cash from the Government.  Commenting, Andrew Stunell, MP for Hazel Grove, said: “This is brilliant news for Stockport mums … [Read more...]

THE FIRST TECHNICAL SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY OPENS IN STOCKPORT

SK1, Stockport Technical opened its doors to students last week.  The school is the first technical school in the country and is pioneering a fresh approach to learning with a firm focus on “education to prepare you to earn a living”.  The school enrolled 100 students and is … [Read more...]

FROM CHEADLE HULME TO ABERSOCH ON A BIKE !

A group of local businessmen and Marketing Stockport member Sims Worldwide, are setting off to cycle to Abersoch over two days in support of Help For Heroes. Headed by Craig Daniels of Movers Transport and almost 50 cyclists, they are taking part in this long distance ride from The Hesketh … [Read more...]

HS2 – HIGH SPEED ARGUMENT RUMBLES ON

The argument for the viability of the new proposed HS2 development is rumbling. If it goes ahead, the new high speed rail link will connect London with Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester transporting passengers on a new line in record breaking times. Today, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT EXPRESS – OUT NOW & LATEST BUSINESS NEWS

In today's Stockport Express - £300 of TK Maxx vouchers to be won and win your weight in beer. Also, the hero dad who saved a disabled man from a fire, the latest Save the Vale campaign and plans for a new school in the Heatons. Businesses in the paper today include; TK Maxx, Dyer … [Read more...]

WHO MAKES YOU PROUD OF STOCKPORT?

Stockport much to be proud of; the 'Proud of Sockport' awards reward those individuals who work hard to promote Stockport as they are recognised in the borough's popular citizen awards.              The Proud of Stockport awards will … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT SUCCESS FOR 100 APPRENTICES

Stockport has achieved its goal - to employ 100 Apprentices within 100 days. Organised in partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), Stockport employers have pledged to employ 100 apprentices within 100 days. The 100:100 scheme was launched at Aldi in Romiley at the end of June, … [Read more...]

JOIN IN MANCHESTER AIRPORT’S 75TH BIRTHDAY AT THE VISITOR PARK

Take to the skies and celebrate Manchester Airport's 75th birthday at the Runway Visitor Park this Saturday, 14th September - 12pm to 6pm.  This year sees Manchester Airport turn 75 and on September 14th a fun-filled party will be held at the Runway Visitor Park to mark the occasion. The … [Read more...]