Stockport based Bennett Verby are of the opinion that this was a forward-looking Budget, with much of the content based on the assumption that the current Government will pick up where it left off, after the General Election on 7 May 2015. Bernard Verby (left) shares his summary: The … [Read more...]
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TRAINER URGES BUSINESSES TO PRIORITISE HEALTH AND SAFETY
Health and safety trainer Michelle Hay is urging North-West businesses to make workplace safety a bigger priority after injuries and ill health cost the region £11.2million last year. Michelle, who is managing director of Michelle Hay Health & Safety Training in Stockport, wants to see … [Read more...]
EASYJET PASSENGERS SET FOR FRONT ROW VIEW OF ECLIPSE!
easyJet passengers flying to Iceland from Manchester this morning are set to be amongst a select group people anywhere in the world to have a front row seat of one the most spectacular natural phenomenon’s - a total solar eclipse. Above: A solar eclipse occurs when the moon's orbit of … [Read more...]
WE NEED YOUR VOTE – LET’S GET KATIE TO RIO PARALYMPICS
Marketing Stockport members Assured Events and C&C Insurance Brokers are behind a campaign to get votes for local disabled girl Katie Toft, who is training to get to the Paralympics in Rio. Stockport Cerebral Palsy Society, who run a disabled cycling club, is where Katie got started … [Read more...]
ENTERTAINMENT TODAY HOSTING SHOWCASE EVENT
Stockport's Entertainment Today are holding a showcase next Monday, 23rd March, where they will be transforming a room at the Radison Blu hotel into the perfect wedding, private party and themed party setting. Left: Entertainment Today organised the ball as featured in itvbe's Real Cheshire … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS CHEER FOR BEER DUTY CUT HAT TRICK!!
Regional independent family brewer Robinsons are celebrating a historic hat trick as beer duty is cut for the third year in a row following this week’s budget. The last two cuts have already had a huge impact, saving over 1,000 pubs from closure. Left: Robinsons latest seasonal ale, … [Read more...]
PRINT COMPANY APPROVED TO LAUNCH OF SHOWER-KLENZ
A Stockport company has been approved by innovative company Omnia-Klenz to produce bespoke point-of-sale display and marketing materials for their ground-breaking product, Shower-Klenz. Print Approved based in Strines, has designed and manufactured a bespoke free-standing floor display unit and … [Read more...]
LifeLEISURE’S FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INDEPENDENT OPTIONS
LifeLEISURE's David Hopkins Foundation has got the wheels in motion for children at Stockport charity, Independent Options, based in Hazel Grove. Left: George and Charlie Archer enjoying the new chopper trike Thanks to the delivery of a fantastic new chopper-style trike, purchased with grant … [Read more...]
HIGHLIGHTS FROM YESTERDAY’S BUDGET
Yesterday the Chancellor George Osborne delivered his final budget before the General Election in May which, depending on your current personal position and political preferences, is either a welcome continuation of UK economic recovery on the road to future prosperity or another nail in the coffin … [Read more...]
TUSCAN TORMENT FOR HUGHES’ GINETTA
The Hughes/Speedworks Motorsport mechanics were truly put to the test after a series of mechanical problems put paid to any hopes of the Bredbury based outfit banishing their Tuscan blues, and bringing silverware back from the 12Hour race in Italy. Left: Despite the beautiful setting, Tuscany … [Read more...]
NEW MARRIAGE ALLOWANCE COULD SAVE COUPLES OVER £200
From the 6th of April, no or low-income individuals will be able to reduce their husband, wife or civil partners’ tax by up to £212 per year. The new scheme enables non-taxpaying individuals to offset up to £1,060 unallocated personal allowance against their partner’s … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ECONOMIC FORUM FOCUSES ON COLLABORATION AS KEY TO SUCCESS
Over 100 people from Stockport’s business community attended yesterday’s (Tuesday 17th March) Economic Breakfast held at Orbit Developments flagship Regent House, with a panel of business experts, chaired by Manchester Evening News Business Editor, Adam Jupp. Introducing the event … [Read more...]