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GMP warn – Don’t drive and text and don’t drive and dial!

"Don't drive and text" and "don't drive and dial" - that is the message from the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police.   Using a mobile phone when driving is the same as drink driving and must be stopped now, according to the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police. Chief Constable … [Read more...]

NK Theatre use drama to keep safe online

Keep safe online. That was the lesson that pupils at Stockport School were given when actors from NK Theatre Arts visited the school last week.  Pupils in Years 7&8 were shown a performance of “The Net” which highlights the very real dangers that young people are exposed to by forming … [Read more...]

Cranes swing into action at Aurora Stockport

Work on Aurora, Stockport’s newest industrial park has reached a major milestone as the steelwork starts going up. Over the past few days, cranes have begun lifting large sections of the steel frames into place as work at Aurora Stockport gathers momentum and begins to take shape, giving a real … [Read more...]

MMU launch £1m First Generation scheme

Manchester Metropolitan University - MMU - has urged North West business leaders to support its £1m First Generation scheme. The ambitious £1m First Generation scheme, which aims to unlock the potential in gifted, bright young people from families where no one has previously attended university, … [Read more...]

What is an ISA and is it for me?

What is an ISA? Is an ISA right for me? With interest rates at one of its lowest points, is this a good time to be looking at savings accounts? Christmas is fast approaching, another year is about to pass us by and, before we know it, we will have reached the end of the financial tax year. So … [Read more...]

Stockport legal apprentices meet Lord Mandelson at MMU

Three Stockport legal apprentices from North West law firm SAS Daniels have met former First Secretary of State and MMU Chancellor, Lord Peter Mandelson. Lord Mandelson visited Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) to talk with a group of young people from a variety of business sectors about … [Read more...]

Manchester to Tobago takes off with Thomas Cook

The 1st Manchester to Tobago flight took off yesterday as Thomas Cook launched its 17th long haul route from Manchester Airport.  The 12,000-seat programme runs weekly until March 19th 2017 aboard an Airbus A330 features Premium economy and James Martin meals.  Manchester Airport is the global … [Read more...]

Stockport Exchange showcased to Chinese Investors

Stockport Exchange is one of 13 projects being showcased to Chinese investors as part of the opportunities to invest in the Northern Powerhouse.  The new portfolio follows the recent strong performance of foreign direct investment into the Northern Powerhouse, which grew at twice the national … [Read more...]

When can I receive my State Pension?

Many people are asking - When can I receive my state pension? Do you know when you can receive your State Pension? The rules and regulations regarding the State Pension changed in April 2016 - do they affect you? Successive governments continue to meddle with when you might expect to receive your … [Read more...]

China’s singles day celebrated at Manchester Airport

As new routes to China prove popular, Manchester Airport has joined in 21st century tradition and celebrated China's Singles Day. China's Singles Day, held every year on 11th November, is the world's biggest online shopping day. Bigger than Black Friday. Originally claimed as a celebration for … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport passengers numbers top 25 million

Manchester Airport passenger numbers have hit 25 million for the first time following thirty one months of consecutive growth. The lucky 25 millionth passenger from Liverpool has won flights to San Francisco which start next year The UK's 3rd largest airport has seen a string of new long haul … [Read more...]