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UNEMPLOYMENT FALLS ACROSS NORTH WEST

The latest employment market statistics show that in the three months to February unemployment fell by 7,000 across the North West, but there was an increase in the number of people that are classified as economically inactive. However, the more recent Jobseeker’s Allowance data for … [Read more...]

BUZZ AROUND STOCKPORT’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY

Winter may have hung around a little too long for most of us this year but now that spring is finally making an appearance there is definitely a positive buzz around Stockport and its business community, according to the team here at Marketing Stockport. Last week Hallidays, Business Advisors … [Read more...]

MARCH COLD SPELL COSTS SMALL FIRMS £174M

The coldest March since 1962 cost Britain's small firms £174 million through loss of demand, staff absence and closures, while retailers suffered as shoppers stayed away from the high street as reported in this mornings EN Business news online. Figures from the Federation of Small … [Read more...]

FOOTPATH & CARRIAGEWAY REPAIRS IN STOCKPORT

Stockport Council has warned of likely disruption in Marple following the collapse of a carriageway. Solutions SK operatives are on site at Arkwright Road in Marple near to the school to investigate the cause of the collapse and a traffic diversion is now in operation via Stockport Road, … [Read more...]

DE VERE CHEADLE PART OF ‘VENUES BUSINESS’ UP FOR SALE

DE Vere, the hotel and leisure group, has moved to dispense with its Venues Business providing corporate training and conference facilities and includes the De Vere Cheadle House at Cheadle Royal, Stockport.  The De Vere Business Venues also includes 3 other North West venues: the De Whites … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS – LAUNCH FOR 2013

Around 100 people turned out at Robinsons Brewery last night for the launch of Stockport Business Awards 2013. Ben Poland of main sponsors and organisers Clarke Nicklin introduced Oliver Robinson, Managing Director of Robinsons Beer division, who welcomed guests and gave his support to the … [Read more...]

SAS DANIELS BOOSTS SECURITY & EFFICIENCIES WITH MIDSHIRE

Two years ago SAS Daniels LLP streamlined its document management for cross-office efficiencies and greater security. The firm brought in Stockport-based Midshire Business Solutions to look at ways to ensure office equipment would keep pace with increasing demands as the practice … [Read more...]

BRAMHALL’S AWARD WINNING HEALTH & WELLBEING BUSINESS

Alexandra Worsley Health & Wellbeing, Stockport, is celebrating having been selected as a finalist in the Natural & Organic awards 2013. Alexandra Worsley Health & Wellbeing based in Bramhall, was selected as a finalist for the most coveted Best Independent Retailer category.  … [Read more...]

MEMORIES OF MARGARET THATCHER IN STOCKPORT

Baroness Margaret Thatcher, who died yesterday at the age of 87, visited Stockport on many occasions. Amusing accounts of her many visits to the North West are documented at http://www.margaretthatcher.org including a visit to Robinsons Brewery in Stockport in June 1983: "The bedlam of the … [Read more...]

MOTORISTS ADVISED OF SUMMER CLOSURES IN BIRMINGHAM

The Road Haulage Association are advising drivers from the North west of potential distruption this summer if they are travelling south through Birmingam. Motorist & Businesses along with residents are being given notice of tunnel closures affecting the town centre. The A38 tunnels through … [Read more...]

OVERNIGHT RUNWAY CLOSURES AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

Manchester Airport will be closing Runway 1 overnight for routine maintenance this week, from today Monday 8th to Friday 12th April 2013. As a result, Runway 2 will be used as the sole runway from 9.30pm to 6am until the work is completed. The prevailing weather conditions will determine which … [Read more...]