The government’s roll out of super-fast broadband has now reached more than one million homes and businesses across the UK. The £1.7 billion nationwide rollout is firmly on track to extend super-fast broadband to 95% of businesses by 2017. Faster broadband will not only improve profit … [Read more...]
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BRAND NEW COSTA STORE BRINGS FOOTFALL TO CHEADLE HULME
The nation’s favourite coffee shop brand Costa have opened a 2,500 sq ft new store at Cheadle Hulme Shopping Centre, which is owned and managed by South Manchester based landlord Orbit Developments. The brand new store which opened its doors on the 25th October has been a welcome addition … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SCHOOL SCOOPS TOP AWARD
Students and staff at Moat House (PRU) in Stockport are now celebrating after they won the Gold Award in the category of Outstanding School Team of the Year 2014 for their exceptional work. Back in May, the members of the Moat House (PRU) were recognised for their exceptional contribution … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
In this week's Stockport Express, MAN's Wayne Jones is appointed Vice President of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce; Marketing Stockport's Helen White gives a guide to the optimal length of content on social media while co-founder Richard Higginson is part of Business in the Community's … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER MONITOR NOVEMBER REPORT ON REGIONAL ECONOMY
The November edition of the Manchester Monitor highlights that the city region’s economy is performing well, with demand for commercial property rising and the number of new businesses continuing to grow. Hotel occupancy and passenger figures at Manchester Airport are also showing positive … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COMPANY SIGN FOR BURY FC
Stockport based Leemic have signed as an official club partner of Bury Football Club, a partnership that see’s Leemic becoming the official Office Equipment partner of the club. Bury FC Account Manager, Ben Miles, is delighted with the new arrangement: “We’re very … [Read more...]
CAMPAIGN TO FIND MORE YOUNG LIFESAVERS
Local MP for Cheadle constituency, Mark Hunter, is backing Anthony Nolan’s ‘Save a Life At 16’ campaign in a bid to help the charity save the lives of more blood cancer patients. The campaign sees the charity attempt to persuade HMRC to include details of the Anthony Nolan bone … [Read more...]
NEW RETIREMENT LIVING SCHEME FOR HEALD GREEN
A new £7.7 million retirement living development built with a grant of more than £800,000 from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), has opened in Heald Green. Smithy Croft purpose-built site on Finney Lane consists of 55 one and two bedroom apartments, all available for rent, … [Read more...]
VERNON SAYS: "IT’S IN YOUR ‘INTEREST’ TO PREPARE"
According to research from the Money Advice Service, three out of four homeowners haven’t considered how an increase in the Bank of England base rate would affect their mortgage repayments. With the Bank of England estimating that interest rates will rise by 2% to 3% over the next three … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS INVITE YOU TO INDULGE THIS WINTER
Meet an all new festive brew – Indulgence – the last of Robinsons’ 2014 seasonal ales.Released nationally on November 1st, this 4.4% ABV mahogany coloured ale has been designed to be the perfect winter warmer. With aromas of roasted malt and fruity hops, the beer imparts the … [Read more...]
HEALTH MINISTER VISITS STOCKPORT CARE PROVIDERS
Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care and Support, visited Stockport last week and paid tribute to two local key care providers. Local MP Mark Hunter first took Norman to locally and nationally respected St Ann’s Hospice, Heald Green. Before a tour of the site they met with members … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S ASPIRE-EDUCATION IS OFFICIALY ‘YOUTH FRIENDLY’
Cheadle based Aspire-Education has been recognised for its commitment to supporting young people in the workplace. The company, which has this month taken on five graduate interns at its Gatley Road offices, has been awarded ‘Youth Friendly Employer’ bronze status by Youth Employment, … [Read more...]