A new report - the Chartered Institute of Housing's (CIH) UK Housing Review 2015 - shows that young people and those on lower incomes are being priced out of the UK's housing market. In 1991, 66.5% of 25-34 year olds in England were homeowners, a figure that had dropped to 36% by … [Read more...]
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VOLUNTEERS PLANT 1000 TRESS IN JUST 2 DAYS
Volunteers comprising of a local landscapes company, students, school children and local residents dug deep to plant a new 1,000-tree woodland on a popular Stockport recreation area, Mirrlees Fields. The new swathe of woodland has been created on part of Mirrlees Fields in Woodsmoor, … [Read more...]
PURE GROUP ENCOURAGE EMPLOYERS TO ATTEND ‘LIVE WORK AUTISM’ EVENT
Pure Innovations are working in partnership with Greater Manchester Autism Consortium to present a Live Work Autism Event on 25th March at The Alma Lodge. The event is aimed at organisations and anyone that has an interest in autism & some of the initiatives that are running. However, the … [Read more...]
1000 PLANTED IN JUST 1 DAY WILL CREATE A FOREST AT MIRRLEES
Volunteers comprising of a local landscapes company, students, school children and local residents dug deep to plant a new 1,000-tree woodland on a popular Stockport recreation area, Mirrlees Fields. The new swathe of woodland has been created on part of Mirrlees Fields in Woodsmoor, … [Read more...]
UP UP AND AWAY
Balloons let off from a charity release at Stockport Rugby Club made thier way across to Ireland. Rising over the Cheshire plains, soaring across Snowdonia and out over the Irish sea, the balloons were found across Southern Ireland. Twenty five balloons were found in total and the furthest … [Read more...]
SUCCESS FOR MILLIE’S TRUST AS FIRST AID TRAINING BECOMES COMPULSORY
Millie’s Trust has been successful in its quest as the Government announces compulsory paediatric first aid training for all new pre-school staff. Cheadle MP Mark Hunter has today welcomed official confirmation from the Childcare Minister that the Government is to announce a change in the … [Read more...]
FAIRHURST IN GROWTH AND APPOINTING
In response to recent growth, Stockport based Fairhurst Estates Limited has expended its team of professionals with the appointment of Jonathan Hyde as Senior Building Surveyor. Jonathan, (pictured left) a Chartered Building Surveyor has over 10 year’s experience in providing … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
In this week's Stockport Express Business news - local business launched national TV advertising campaign; Superfast broadband improving digita connectivity; Parfetts increases turnover and hire company has a new man at the wheel! … [Read more...]
TEN YEARS OF WORD PERFECT SUPPORT
Peak Translations is celebrating ten years as a trusted language partner to innovative multi-media training firm Safety Media. Based in North Wales, Safety Media provides Health & Safety training solutions for businesses and organisations worldwide. The firm designs innovative training … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT REPORTS MORE GROWTH IN FEBRUARY
People jetting off for romantic weekend breaks to locations such as Dublin, Paris & Amsterdam helped Manchester Airport increase passenger numbers by 10.2% compared with the same month last year. Valentine’s Day also played a part in a further monthly boost to the region’s … [Read more...]
DJS CELEBRATE SUCCESS DURING NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, DJS Research is celebrating the positive impact apprenticeships have had on the company, both past and present. DJS Research, a keen supporter of apprenticeship programmes throughout the previous five years, has been commended by the National … [Read more...]
DAMAR TRAINING CHAMPIONS APPRENTICES AND EMPLOYERS
Stockport-based apprenticeship provider, Damar Training, has announced the winners of its annual Apprenticeship Awards, which champion apprentices and employers within the region. Left: Higher Apprentice of the Year, Jordan Coulton, of Weightmans LLP with Jonathan Bourne of Damar … [Read more...]