As entries flood in for the Big Stockport 10km and the Family 1km fun runs on Sunday 20th September, organisers Life Leisure has just released the much awaited route map for the 10km circuit which is set around the heart of Stockport. The Big Stockport Run, sponsored by Orbit Developments will … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
STOCKPORT’S MOST INNOVATIVE BUSINESSES IN AWARDS FINALS
In this week's Stockport Express Business News - highlighting the finalists in the Stockport Business Awards looks at Most Innovative Business sponsored by Marketing Stockport and including members Belle Vue Coach and Bus group and Plasma Clean; Tony Jones looks at Stockport's historic buildings and … [Read more...]
HELP SEASHELL TRUST AT MANCHESTER CITY MATCH!
Manchester City FC have given Stockport's Seashell Trust the amazing opportunity to do a Bucket Collection at the Etiad Stadium on the 29th August before their 3pm kick off but help is needed!! This fantastic event is expected to raise funds between £4,000 to £8,000 which will then be … [Read more...]
SOUTERS ON HUNT FOR A PR AND DIGITAL CAMPAIGN MANAGER
After a series of account wins Souter PR is looking to add to its team of PR professionals with the appointment of a PR and Digital Campaign Manager and the award-winning Stockport-based firm is offering a competitive salary package for the right individual. Sue Souter (left) … [Read more...]
COMMUNITIES COUNT NEW FUNDING
Hundreds of Stockport residents and members of local community organisations gathered together on 29 July in Bridgehall and 5 August at Brinnington, to celebrate new funding awarded to local community groups. Left: Ollie Cartwright celebrated his 5th birthday at the Brinnington event The … [Read more...]
MARKETING STOCKPORT NEIGHBOUR SUPPORTING ST ANN’S HOSPICE
Marketing Stockport's neighbour at Pepper House is among local businesses who are offering support for a new warehouse distribution centre on Bankfield Trading Estate in Reddish for St Ann's Hospice which opens in September. Stockport-based Eastward International Logistics has given hospice staff … [Read more...]
HUGHES SPEEDWORKS INGRAM LEAVES BEST TO LAST AT SNETTERTON
Hughes Speedworks Motorsports' Tom Ingram left his best 'til last and got the second half of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship underway, as the Summer break came to an end, at Norfolk's Snetterton track with round's 16, 17 & 18 of the 2015 Series. Left: Tom Ingram between … [Read more...]
‘OFF ROAD’ – ‘OFF LIMITS’!
The Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP), which includes Stockport Council, Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue service, is making a stance against off-road bikes and making Stockport residents aware that it is illegal to ride a motorcycle of any description on land that … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS LATEST FINANCIAL NEWS
It may be holiday season but we can't take a break from our financial responsibilities. Halliday's August newswire includes PAYE - late filing penalties; Job market statistics; Tax free childcare in 2017; and how you may be able to spread the cost of your tax liabilities. PAYE late filing … [Read more...]
SERIOUS INJURY FIRM EXPANDING WITH NEW TALENT
A serious injury legal company that recently moved into Stockport have continued to go from strength to strength and, despite a difficult market, are looking forward to further growth with the addition of 8 new members of staff. Left: (from l to r): Sarah Hampson,Sarah Williams,Nicola … [Read more...]
SKILLS SHORTAGE MAY AFFECT LONG TERM SUCCESS
Just as a survey - ‘Report on Jobs: North of England’ - designed to provide a comprehensive up-to-date guide to labour market trends finds that there is a shortage of candidates for permanent jobs, over 50% of businesses in the North West are concerned that there are not enough … [Read more...]
MDT-UK LTD AND MINISTRY OF DEFENCE LAUNCH NEW CONTRACT
MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) was recently visited by representatives of the UK Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy to formally launch a new contract between the engineering giant and Her Majesty’s Government. HMS Ocean The MET Lot 10 Contract was won in a competitive … [Read more...]