Metrolink’s new line to Wythenshawe and Manchester Airport is getting ready for take-off over a year early, as tram drivers take their first training sessions on the route. While trams will become a familiar sight on the new 15-stop line, passengers are being reminded that they … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
SPORTS STAR HEADS LINE OF CELEBRITIES AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT
Sports broadcaster and former England footballer Gary Lineker will head the line-up of celebrity support for Manchester Airport’s runway run in aid of two special children’s charities this Sunday (September 21.) Gary will be among the famous faces at the start of the four kilometre … [Read more...]
CDL APPOINTS TELEMATICS BUSINESS MANAGER
Stockport based Insurance software house, CDL, has appointed Luke Anyon to the role of Telematics Business Manager, where he will take strategic ownership of CDL’s market leading position in the expanding field of telematics solutions. In his new role, Luke will drive the development … [Read more...]
SPORT ENGLAND FUND LifeLEISURE’S ACTISPORT PROJECT
Following its previous success, LifeLEISURE are once again delivering the innovative actiSPORT project through funding from Sport England. Life Leisure are looking for 150 local people, who are currently inactive (participating in less than 30 minutes of active sport each week) to sign up for the … [Read more...]
ORBIT TO DO THE TRIPLE IN THE STOCKPORT 10K!
Orbit Developments are looking for a triple win in this weekend’s Stockport 10k and entered 3 teams to take part in the race this Sunday. All 3 teams are running to support local charity Millie’s Trust and are looking to local businesses for support in raising much needed funds. … [Read more...]
THIS WEEK’S STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS
This week's Stockport Express business news includes the launch of Hallidays Business AM, Stockport's heritage - a view from Richard at Marketing Stockport, Stockport Business Awards and Gorvins in the spotlight. … [Read more...]
FAIRHURST TEAM COMPLETES HEWDEN’S NEW HUB DEPOT IN BEDFORD
After breaking ground on April 18th 2014, UK rental firm Hewden’s latest hub depot, a 3.35-acre brown field site in Bedford is now complete. Fairhurst Estates building team have acted as Project and Contact administrators for the project where construction has taken just four months as … [Read more...]
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT VISITS HAZEL GROVE CONSTITUENCY
The Minister of State for Transport visited Stockport and the Hazel Grove Constituency to hear for herself about the campaign for the next phase of the much-needed Hazel Grove Bypass. Lisa Smart, the Prospective Liberal Democrat MP for Hazel Grove invited Baroness Kramer who said: ”I am … [Read more...]
OLD TOM AND DIZZY BLONDE SHINE AT THE INTERNATIONAL BEER CHALLENGE 2014
Robinsons Brewery is celebrating after Old Tom and Dizzy Blonde have scooped two coveted awards at the 2014 International Beer Challenge. Old Tom awarded Silver and Dizzy Blonde awarded Bronze at IBC Awards Now in its 18th year, the International Beer Challenge comprises of 18 judges, … [Read more...]
ARE YOU READY FOR THE BIG RUN ?
On your marks, get set, Big Run! There’s a BIG Run medal waiting at the finish line for every participant in this Sunday’s Big Stockport 10k Run which is the final event in the Big Event Series sponsored by Orbit Developments. Organisers, Life Leisure, are expecting hundreds of … [Read more...]
EXTENSION OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY RIGHTS FOR EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY WORKERS
The Department for Business Innovation & Skills has this week published a guide on the new right to unpaid time off to accompany an expectant mother to antenatal appointments, as announced by Stockport legal practice, SAS Daniels LLP. Pregnant employees and agency workers currently have a … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS CLIENTS SHORTLISTED FOR ENTREPRENEUR AWARD
Two Hallidays Accountants clients have been announced as finalists in the EN Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2014. Marketing Stockport and Trust Brand Communications have both been shortlisted for the Most Entrepreneurial PR/Marketing Firm of the Year award. The two businesses located in … [Read more...]