The Greater Manchester Growth Deal, which will see £3.6m invested at Stockport College and over £450million invested into Greater Manchester over the next few years, will help to create 5,000 jobs, support over 75,000 people learning new skills and generate up to £80million in … [Read more...]
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NEW ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BOTTLE FOR LEGENDARY OLD TOM BEER
Robinsons Brewery has announced a new environmentally friendly bottle for its multi-award winning Old Tom Beer. The new bottle, designed in partnership with Beatson Clark and Rawlings, uses less glass whilst retaining its 330ml volume. Graeme Hall, Operations and Packaging Manager for … [Read more...]
UK POS JOINS MARKETING STOCKPORT
UK POS are delighted to announce that UKPOS has become a member of Marketing Stockport – an independent organisation designed to drive greater awareness and encourage trade across the SK postcode. UK POS work with customers in a range of different sectors across different areas … [Read more...]
SISTERS WORKING FOR St ANN’S HOSPICE IN BRAMHALL CHARITY SHOP
Volunteer Marion Dunn never imagined she would spend her retirement working in a charity shop almost 100 miles from her home in County Durham. But such is her dedication to helping others that she has joined the team of volunteers assisting St Ann's Hospice at their shop in Bramhall. She is … [Read more...]
UK RECOVERING FROM ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
Latest regional and country economic indicators compiled by the Office National Statistics (ONS) show that the economy across the UK has been improving. Nominal output grew in every region and country between 2009 and 2012 (the latest data available) and this led to the level of nominal output in … [Read more...]
FREE CHILD CARE HELPS MUM RECOVER
To inspire the parents of two year old children, mums and dads from Stockport have been telling their stories about how free childcare has helped their families. Adele Baxter, aged 28, from Cale Green, was diagnosed with Chrohn’s Disease leaving her to manage her symptoms alongside … [Read more...]
OAKRIDGE CHOSEN TO SPEAK AT TRAFFORD EXPO
Director of Oakridge Brigit Egan, whose areas of expertise include Leadership Development, Business Strategy and Planning, Change Management, and Team Development, was chosen to speak at last week’s Trafford Expo about the importance of networking to maximum effect. Brigit (pictured left) … [Read more...]
LEEMIC LEAPS INTO NEW LOUNGE AT COUNTY
Local photocopier/printer suppliers and long-standing sponsors Leemic have teamed up once again with Stockport County to provide both local businesses and matchday visitors with a new lounge facility at Edgeley Park. The new season sees Leemic sponsoring the executive lounge - now renamed as … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS NEWS IN STOCKPORT EXPRESS
In this weeks Business section of the Stockport Express - Finalists of the Stockport Business Awards 2014; Stockport Expo event draws top speakers; Developers gather in Stockport to hear about the town's plans; Property lender's £5k charity cash … [Read more...]
RYANAIR CELEBRATES NEW WINTER SCHEDULE WITH DISCOUNTED FARES
Ryanair has launched a new Manchester Eindhoven route (four times weekly) as part of its extended Manchester winter 2014 schedule and is celebrating by offering low fare seats. The schedule includes 5 new routes to Barcelona, Eindhoven, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Lisbon and increased flight … [Read more...]
ORBIT DEVELOPMENTS JOINS IN THE BIG STOCKPORT RUN
Stockport’s largest commercial landlord and sponsor of Life Leisure’s Big Stockport Run, Orbit Developments is extending its commitment to the race by entering teams into the September event . Three teams will be running in aid of Millie’s Trust joining an anticipated 500 … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT PLAZA LAUNCH SPECIAL GILBERT & SULLIVAN 2 FOR 1 OFFER
This week on stage at The Plaza in Stockport we are proud to present - THE GILBERT & SULLIVAN OPERA COMPANY 2014 SEASON - Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th July - and offer 2 tickets for the price of fone! With productions of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, IOLANTHE and THE MIKADO this is week for music … [Read more...]