Last Saturday, 21 February, saw the first batch of trees successfully planted at the rear of MAN Diesel & Turbo UK’s (MDT-UK) property off Bramhall Moor Lane known locally as Mirrlees Fields. Left: Mirrlees Fields at MAN Diesel & Turbo UK's offices in Hazel Grove The second … [Read more...]
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IRAQI AIRWAYS ADD SULAYMANIYAH AND ERBIL TO MANCHESTER DESTINATIONS
Iraqi Airways is adding two new destinations in the Spring to its service from Manchester airport. Starting in March, the airline will begin services to Sulaymaniyah and Erbil, flying from Terminal One at the global gateway to the North. Passengers will enjoy the comfort of a brand new … [Read more...]
NEW ROYAL OAK TAKES ROOT IN NEW MILLS
Another Robinsons' pub has been given a makeover. The Royal Oak pub, New Mills, has reopened following a 4 week refurbishment by Robinsons Brewery and licensee Paul Townsend. Left: The Royal Oak has been transformed, now featuring a large central bar The pub, nestled in the High Peak town of … [Read more...]
PRINT COMPANY APPROVED PROMOTION
Local company Print Approved based in Strines, Stockport, have appointed Lesley Brooks to General Manager. Lesley, who has been at the company for 6 years, will have the primary responsibility for our marketing and accounting departments as well as playing a key role with the management of the … [Read more...]
30 NEW JOBS CREATED AS LAW FIRM EXPANDS
Hazel Grove based law firm O’Neill Patient, one of the country’s leading providers of residential conveyancing services, has announced significant local expansion and the creation of at least 30 new jobs. The practice will now have a more public face as it has taken on an additional … [Read more...]
£15M AIRPORT CITY LOGISTICS SCHEME READY FOR TAKE OFF
A brand new £15m scheme for Manchester’s Airport City has been given the go-ahead after planning permission was been granted for the latest development that could create up to 125 jobs and be completed early next year, 2016. Work will begin within weeks on the 130,000 sq. ft. … [Read more...]
UNEMPLOYMENT FALLS AS 30.9M ADULTS NOW WORKING
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that the rate of unemployment is now below 6 per cent, standing at 5.7 per cent - a fall of 97,000 to 1.86m in the three months to December. The level of people in work is at a record of high of 73.2 per cent - 30.9m people - and … [Read more...]
GOLD AWARD FOR ROBINSONS VISITORS CENTRE
Robinsons Visitors Centre has been named one of just eleven attractions across England to receive a ‘Gold’ accolade for outstanding quality as part of VisitEngland’s Visitors Attraction Quality Scheme. VisitEngland presented accolades to just fifty seven attractions across the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT HOMES – TRIPLE WINNERS AT CAPITAL INNOVATION AWARDS
Stockport Homes are triple winners after collecting three trophies at the 2015 Housing Innovation awards held last night in Covent Garden’s Grand Connaught Rooms, for Most Innovative Medium Housing Provider Most Innovative In-House Repairs Contractor Most Innovative use of Renewable … [Read more...]
KAZO BACK AT HEADLANDER 2015
Kazo are back and will be playing Headlander Festival again this year. Kazo join From the Jam (with Jam bassist Bruce Foxton) to entertain the crowds on Sunday 21st June along with two-some Hat Fitz and Cara, an Australian duo who are "like a mad White Stripes". Also on stage on Sunday are … [Read more...]
EASTWARD LOGISTICS DRIVES SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Eastward International Logistics Ltd is preparing to celebrate its successful first year in business. Specialising primarily in road transport logistics for the oil and gas industries, Eastward is based in Pepper House, Hazel Grove, Stockport. With the oil industry in the UK being focused almost … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESSES URGED – ‘LET’S GO GLOBAL!’
Stockport businesses are being urged to ‘go global’ with the help of UKTI who are holding a ‘free’ session to help Stockport businesses with their exporting. The event is taking place on Friday 27th February, 9am-2pm at Stockport Sports Village, … [Read more...]