Jacobs Engineering Group, with a UK division based at Cheadle Heath in Stockport, has been appointed by Manchester Airport Group (MAG) to provide engineering and selected architectural services for the £1bn Manchester Airport overhaul. The Manchester Airport Transformation Project is a 10-year … [Read more...]
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Entries now open for the BIG Stockport Run
This year's BIG Stockport Run will take place on Sunday, September 18, starting and finishing in St Petersgate in town centre. The first BIG Stockport Run, organised by Life Leisure, was established in 2012 as a legacy to the London Olympics and this year sees the event’s first Olympic … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery to host North West Wine and Spirits tasting event
Robinsons Brewery will hold this year’s North West Wine and Spirits Association’s (NWWSA) annual Wine Tasting Competition. The event, which is now in its 14th year, will see teams of budding wine connoisseurs attempt to identify eight carefully chosen wines by an expert panel of judges based not … [Read more...]
Prest get their running shoes on for CAFT
Hot on the heels of the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) Christmas Party, Prest are swapping snow boots for running shoes to support the charity. Prest are great supporters of CAFT and sponsored their Christmas party. Now, 7 team members have bravely decided to run the Manchester 10k on … [Read more...]
SK & Away event to be held at Speedworks Motorsport in Bredbury
The next SK & Away, a free-to-attend networking event organised by Clarke Nicklin chartered accountants, takes place on Thursday, March 10, from 6pm to 8pm. The first event of 2016 is being hosted in conjunction with Speedworks Motorsport at their HQ in Bredbury. Speedworks Motorsport are … [Read more...]
Growth Hub to host tendering event for Stockport businesses
Do you know how to access and tender successfully for contracts in the public and private sector? Local authorities and businesses across the North West currently spend £6.5 billion a year on goods and services. Are you and your business seeing and winning your share in the tender arena? You … [Read more...]
Stockport campaign will help inform on £6billion health & social care spend
Residents of Stockport are being asked to share their experiences in making healthy lifestyle choices, as the Greater Manchester region prepares to take responsibility for a £6billion health and social care budget. The findings of the ‘Taking Charge Together’ campaign will help shape health and … [Read more...]
Midshire named finalist in two categories at the North West Business Masters
Stockport full service office technology provider Midshire has been named as a contender in two categories at this year’s North West Business Masters. Now in its 5th year, the North West Business Masters, organised by The Business Desk, has seen another record year for entries. Celebrating … [Read more...]
Quiz Night set to be bring a trophy to County
Local team Stockport County is attracting a mix of potential winning teams to its quiz night. Commercial manager Simon Dawson is hosting County’s quiz night at Edgeley Park on Thursday 25th February, and hopes it will become a regular fixture in the club’s calendar. Simon said: “The quiz night … [Read more...]
NEW CASH BACK PROMOTION FROM YORKSHIRE BANK
Yorkshire Bank, whose Stockport branch is based on Prince’s Street, have launched a £150 cash back promotion to both personal and private banking customers. The offer is appealing to both new and existing customers who can use the bank’s Current Account Switch Service to transfer their main … [Read more...]
Prestigious customers visit MDT-UK’s Training Academy
MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) welcomed two prestigious customers recently to its Training Academy in Hazel Grove. Representatives for the Royal Navy’s HMS Ocean and the world-famous Harrods Department Store attended a week-long maintenance course specifically designed to cover MDT-UK’s … [Read more...]
Stockport accountant’s advice secures family’s future
Stockport based Hallidays have advised on the sale of a family business securing the future for both father and son. Paul and Adam Hummel, who had run a successful nursery and camping business, needed to secure a sale to finance retirement for Paul while also providing funds for Paul's son Adam … [Read more...]