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Tech Trade mission fly Manchester to San Francisco

A delegation of tech experts from businesses across the north are set for Silicon Valley aboard Virgin Atlantic's inaugural Manchester to San Francisco flight. More than 30 tech leaders are set to bang the Northern Powerhouse drum as they form a trade mission to celebrate the launch of the first … [Read more...]

Case for Change for Greater Manchester rail stations

Plans to put passengers first and transform Greater Manchester rail stations into community hubs were unveiled today  as Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) submitted its Case for Change to the Department for Transport. TfGM are bidding to secure a multi-million pound investment and regional … [Read more...]

On the Beach sponsors TV show Benidorm

Stockport based On the Beach has expanded its latest multimedia campaign to sponsor hit TV show, Benidorm On the Beach, the UK’s beach holiday specialist, is expanding its latest multimedia campaign, to become the sponsor of ITV’s award-winning TV show Benidorm. This follows its successful ‘Lounge … [Read more...]

TfGM pedalling campaign to join the European Cycling Challenge

Greater Manchester based businesses and partners are being encouraged to use pedal power in May to put GM on the European Cycling Map.   The European Cycling Challenge (ECC) is an annual ‘urban cycling’ competition taking place each May. Starting out as a small pilot in Bologna, with around 70 … [Read more...]

Top spot for Stockport not to be sneezed at!

Stockport has come out tops in the Flu Vaccination chart as the town's GPs, nurses and midwives are the best in Greater Manchester (GM) for immunising people against flu – and that’s official.  Stockport’s GPs, nurses and midwives are the best in Greater Manchester (GM) for immunising people … [Read more...]

The Co-op and Robinsons launch new range of craft beers

The Co-op and Robinsons, a leading community retailer and the historic, family-run brewery, have come together to launch a brand new range of craft beers.  Co-op has launched three own label craft beers, available in store now, and has used its Members to help influence the tasting descriptions … [Read more...]

Stockport based Fertility Clinic secures RBS funding

A leading private Stockport based fertility clinic, Manchester Fertility, is set for further growth after securing a seven figure funding package from the Royal Bank of Scotland. The funding will be used for investment in new IVF technologies, genetic screening services and innovative IT … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport takes off with Newcastle Pride

One of the country’s largest free LGBT festivals - Newcastle Pride - is set to have a summer of sky-high performances, thanks to the support of Manchester Airport.  The UK’s third largest airport has climbed on board as main stage sponsor at this year’s tenth Newcastle Pride 2017, which is also … [Read more...]

Institute of Chartered Accountants award top talent

The Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) Manchester, rewarded outstanding talent and potential at its annual dinner and awards event at The Lowry Hotel. The evening gave the ICAEW Chartered Accountants Manchester the opportunity to acknowledge the region’s best firms and individuals who … [Read more...]

Stockport asked for final views by Boundary Commission

The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) is once again asking the public to help shape plans to change Parliamentary constituency boundaries as it opens its second consultation. Following a decision by Parliament to reduce the number of constituencies in the UK to 600 from 650, and to ensure that … [Read more...]

Business Rocks 2017 shock as event is cancelled

Business Rocks 2017 has been cancelled as organisers regret to announce the cancellation of the Manchester technology festival. Organisers reported that despite having received assurances from many key sponsors and keynote speakers over recent months, too few had provided confirmation of their … [Read more...]