New measures to support entrepreneurs and job creation have been set out in Sajid Javid’s first speech as Business Secretary including cutting red tape for business and the creation of a Small Business Conciliation Service to help settle disputes between small and large businesses, especially … [Read more...]
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ALLIED BAKERIES UNVEIL FRESH DESIGN FOR KINGSMILL
Allied Bakeries, who have recently invested in a £30m programme of investment at its Bredbury plant, has unveiled a fresh new design for the production centre's Kingsmill brand by updating its logo and packaging. The new design uses a new blue colour, as well as a kite swirl and sunshine … [Read more...]
EAMONN BOYLAN OFFICIALLY OPENS CODEWORKS
Stockport Council Chief Executive, Eamonn Boylan, has cut a giant 36-foot ‘ribbon’ wrapping The Codeworks as part of a celebration to mark the official opening of the striking three-storey office development at CDL’s Strata Campus on Kings Reach Road, Stockport. The impressive … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS TEAM HOLD A VALUABLE TORCH FOR BEACON COUNSELLING
Beacon Counselling, the local charity that helps to support adults, young people and children in Stockport, have been Hallidays chosen charity for the past 12 months, has enjoyed great support from the team who are ready to hand over a cheque for £5,000! Left: Anna Bennett and Merryn … [Read more...]
TIME RUNNING OUT TO NOMINATE IN 2015 PROUD OF STOCKPORT
With less than two weeks to go to get nominations in for the 2015 Proud of Stockport awards, local people are being urged to get involved. The awards, set-up to recognise the borough’s extraordinary citizens, will showcase the people that make a difference to our community. Does someone you … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
In this week's Stockport Express - New fashion venture weaves it's way into Heaton Moor this Friday; Stockport Grammar School's hosts Bursary Golf event in June; Stockport companies celebrate award nominations including Stockport Homes, Stockport Progress and Recovery Centre (SPARC), Stockport … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS UNVEIL THE FLYING COACH PUB
Robinsons Brewery have announced the reopening of the much loved Hazel Grove pub The Cock Hotel under the new name of the Flying Coach. Inspired by the success of the Bakers Vaults and The Blossoms in Stockport, The London Road pub has been reborn as the Flying Coach - a ‘beer shrine’ … [Read more...]
LONDON BASED ‘SMART WORKS’ OPEN DAY IN STOCKPORT
Smart Works, a hugely welcomed and well established London based charity, is expanding its offfering by opening a new branch in Stockport and is holding gan Open Day this Wednesday. Smart Works originally opened in London and now has 2 offices in London and one in Edinburgh, helps … [Read more...]
IT’S A HIGH FIVE TO THE TEENAGE MARKET!
The Teenage Market, the free creative platform started by teenagers for teenagers by Stockport brothers 22 year old Joe and art student Tom Barratt, is being run in five UK towns and cities all on the same day. This Saturday 23rd May, the city of Salisbury and the towns of Barnsley, Huddersfield, … [Read more...]
INFLATION TURNS NEGATIVE WHILE EMPLOYMENT IS POSITIVE
The inflation rate has turned negative for the first time since 1960 according to the latest figures published by the Office for National Statistics where the UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) which showed it falling to minus 0.1% in April. The fall, which is largely attributed to a drop in air and … [Read more...]
RETRAK PUT TRUST IN NEW WEBSITE
Stockport’s Christian based charity Retrak has put its faith in local company Trust who have designed and built a brand new website for Retrak that supports their work with street children around the world. Retrak, whose aim is to create a world where no child is forced to live on the … [Read more...]
MUSE CROWNED BEST DEVELOPER IN THE NORTH WEST
Leading developer and urban regeneration specialist, Muse Developments who are developing the new Stockport Exchange scheme to replace Grand Central , has been voted ‘Developer of the Year’ at the prestigious Insider North West Property Awards. Left: The proposed scheme at Stockport … [Read more...]