The October edition of the Manchester Monitor includes a quarterly feature on the patterns of apprenticeships in Greater Manchester (GM). It highlights that the number of apprenticeships in GM has more than doubled since 2008/09, while the number of apprentices over the age of 25 has increased by … [Read more...]
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AWARDS CELEBRATE THE BEST OF STOCKPORT
This year’s Stockport Business Awards proved to be a resounding success as they recognised the achievements of the town’s biggest and brightest companies. Over 340 of Stockport’s leading business figures attended the event at the Hallmark Hotel to celebrate the 2014 … [Read more...]
NW HEALTHCARE SPECIALIST EYES MARKET EXPANSION
One of the North West’s fastest growing healthcare companies is looking to increase its capacity, double its pharmacy operations, and hire more staff after securing a major deal with Yorkshire Bank. Founded in 2011– although originating in 2000 – Preston-based MDS Healthcare … [Read more...]
PROJECT AWARDED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE BLOCK AT STEPPING HILL
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a joint venture between Vinci Construction and Sir Robert McAlpine the job to design and build a three-storey healthcare block. The £17m investment at Stepping Hill Hospital in Cheshire will see the Integrated Health Projects joint venture build … [Read more...]
SEASHELL TRUST ABSEIL
Adventurous fundraisers went over the top to help a charity for disabled young people. The petrified pair took on the Trafford Centre abseil challenge for Seashell Trust. Eighteen-year-olds Hannah Dooley, from Cranage, and Ashleigh Kent, from Goostrey, in Cheshire, raised £700 after … [Read more...]
CHILDREN AFFECTED IN NEW LAWS AROUND DYING WITHOUT A WILL
Second and third wives or husbands will be making merry after hearing of new laws for people with over £250,000 in assets who die intestate or without making a will. From 1st October 2014 a share that used to eventually go to children of the deceased can now be kept by the surviving spouse unless … [Read more...]
HUGHES SUCCESS CONTINUES WITH INTERNATIONAL AWARD AT 2014 SBAs
Hughes Safety Showers' award success continued as the Bredbury based manufacturer of Emergency Safety Showers, Eyebaths and Decontamination Equipment won the 'Best International Trade Company' (sponsored by MAN Diesel and Turbo UK) at the Stockport Business Awards 2014. Pictured Left: Paul … [Read more...]
£775,000 BOOST FOR DEMENTIA CARE IN STOCKPORT
Stockport Council in partnership with Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group has been awarded £755,000 from the Department of Health’s Dementia Grant. This money is being used to create care environments for people with dementia that help reduce anxiety, distress and help them … [Read more...]
CALLING ALL THESPIANS IN STOCKPORT!
Are you a budding thespian? Can you act and sing? You may be just who NK Theatre Arts are looking for! Coming to the Romiley Forum in March 2015 is the great rock musical TOMMY! NK Theatre Arts are holding auditions this Wednesday at 8pm for over 16's - see advert below. Just turn up this … [Read more...]
GREENER METROSHUTTLE TAKES TO THE ROAD IN STOCKPORT
Three diesel-electric hybrid Metroshuttle buses have taken to the road in Stockport town centre. The environmentally friendly vehicles use up to 30% less fuel and reduce carbon emissions by an estimated 30 tonnes a year. The free Stockport Metroshuttle service was originally launched in … [Read more...]
JOBS SECURED AS LAW FIRM PRICKETTS JOINS WITH LAW GROUP
Local law firm Pricketts with offices in Stockport and Buxton have joined forces with Edward Hands & Lewis solicitors, part of the EHL Group, to expand their offering to clients, bringing the number of total number of offices to 12 and employeeing over 130 staff. This acquisition represents … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLLEGE GRADUATION 2014
‘No one can stop you now’- Stockport College Graduation Awards Ceremony 2014 Graduates from University Centre Stockport College celebrated their degree achievements at the college’s Graduation Awards 2014. Family, friends and tutors filled Stockport Town Hall on … [Read more...]