Greater Manchester can expect to gain 110,000 new jobs over next decade according to a report out today published by New Economy Manchester Estimates of how Greater Manchester’s jobs market will develop over the next ten years have received an upward revision by academic professionals … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT COLLEGE CEO AWARDED OBE IN NEW YEAR HONOURS
Ian Clinton, Principal and CEO, at Stockport College has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for his services to further education. Ian, who has been leading the Stockport College since February 2014, is a lifelong education professional, having worked in the FE … [Read more...]
RESIDENTS URGED TO GO DRY FOR JANUARY WITH NEW ONLINE GAME
Stockport residents are being encouraged to take up the Dry January challenge, and give up alcohol for 31 days after the festive period. Dry January participants can also sign-up to a brand new online game, and access a wealth of support and knowledge to help monitor their progress throughout the … [Read more...]
THE PRINCE OF ORANGE GETS A ROYAL UPGRADE
The Prince of Orange, Ashton under Lyne, has received a royal upgrade in what marks Robinsons’ final pub refurbishment for 2014. The Stockport based brewer has transformed over 20 pubs throughout the year with a further 35 pubs from their 300 strong pub estate set to receive a makeover in … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT RESIDENTS URGED TO TAKE FLU VACCINE
Stockport residents are being encouraged to get vaccinated against the flu, following recent reports of outbreak cases across the UK. Stockport Council, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group, want to remind everyone that influenza viruses circulate and … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW
Festive edition of the Stockport Express is out now. … [Read more...]
PLANNING IN FOR 260,000 SQ FT LOGISTICS HUB AT AIRPORT CITY MANCHESTER
Manchester Airport Group (MAG) Property has jointly submitted a planning application with Stoford, a leading logistics property specialist, for the creation of a 260,000 sq ft logistics unit at Airport City Manchester, the flagship Enterprise Zone development. Stoford is working on behalf of an … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS STRIKES GOLD WITH INVESTORS IN PEOPLE
Leading North West law firm SAS Daniels LLP has been awarded the Investors in People Gold standard, joining the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK who believe in realising the potential of their people. The firm which has over 70 legal advisers, including 23 partners operating out … [Read more...]
FESTIVE FUN AT BROADSTONE MILL SHOPPING OUTLET
Great fun was had last week at Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet in Reddish, as well as a wonderful performance of Christmas Songs and musical performances by the children from Broadstone Hall Primary School there was also a visit by The Ugly Sisters from this years Stockport Plaza Panto - Cinderella. … [Read more...]
MAGIC MOMENTS CREATED AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT
To spread some festive cheer, passengers at Manchester Airport were greeted with a Christmas surprise, as 500 mystery boxes were located in Terminal One baggage reclaim, all filled with prizes. 250 boxes had a golden ticket and allowed passengers to help themselves to a range of luxury goods … [Read more...]
MORE FOSTER CARERS NEEDED IN STOCKPORT
Stockport Council is encouraging residents to use the festive period to consider becoming a foster carer. The Council’s Fostering Service is actively looking for more people to come forward and consider becoming a foster carer. Local foster carer Glenys Dawber from Offerton … [Read more...]
INDEPENDENT OPTIONS GETS A MAKEOVER FROM STOCKPORT COLLEGE STUDENTS
There’s something different about Stockport-based charity Independent Options this week, and it’s all down to Stockport College’s aspiring painters and decorators, who took time out of their busy schedule to give the Children’s Centre a revamp. One of the leading charities … [Read more...]