Stockport's Vernon Building Society's staff boast a wealth of experience between them as the ten staff of Vernon Building Society’s Mortgage Department have now racked up 138 years of experience between them. The longest serving members of the team are Cathy Wood (above, far right), … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
WHICH IS BEST? SMALL OR LARGE?
Stockport Recruitment Consultants Essential Personnel are often asked by their candidates “should I work for a small or a large company?” While many candidates aspire to work for a large company, attracted by what they consider to be the best way to climb the career ladder, it is … [Read more...]
SEASHELL TRUST EDUCATE TODAY – WORLD AUTISM DAY
Today is World Autism Awareness Day (APRIL 2). Over half a million people in the UK are affected by this heartbreaking and isolating condition. Katherine Corey, deputy head of the Seashell Trust-run Royal College Manchester, explains how to unlock hidden talents of this untapped – and … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS – OUT NOW
In this week's Business News - Stockport Business Awards 2014 open for entries; Orbit launch discount card for its customers; SBIC celebrate successful first 6 months; Apprentice helps local Political Party office and the Stockport Economic Alliance's Wayne Jones is 'proud of what Stockport has to … [Read more...]
LATEST REPORT SHOWS STRENGTH & VALUE OF UK’s CREATIVE AND KNOWLEDGE BASED INDUSTRIES
New figures published today show that UK business is building success through ‘knowledge’ and ‘creative assets.’ Investment in ‘intangible’ assets has increased by more than 10 per cent to £137.5 billion from 2009 to 2011 and nearly half of this … [Read more...]
APPRENTICESHIPS WITH MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK LTD
Have you got what it takes? The MAN Diesel & Turbo apprenticeship offers full employment which means apprentices are paid the industry rate for the job and benefits whilst undertaking your two or four year training programme. Our two or four year programme consists of on-site training in … [Read more...]
NEW ROUTES FROM MANCHESTER WITH RYANAIR
The summer season is getting off to a flying start at Manchester Airport with 6 new Ryanair routes for the low cost airline who are flying to Barcelona, Bologna, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lisbon and Zadar, giving passengers in the North West a choice of 36 destinations for summer … [Read more...]
LEGAL SLEUTHS WIN BOOTH AINSWORTH ANNUAL QUIZ
Criminal lawyers pieced together the clues to win the annual Booth Ainsworth LLP Quiz Night held at Edgeley Park on Thursday 27th March. Solicitors Burton Copeland LLP came up with the right answers to gain a narrow two-point victory over 71 rival teams at Edgeley Park, Stockport. The … [Read more...]
DRAGONS’ DEN – A PERFECT PITCH
Brian Bradley, a partner from Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, became a 'Dragon' when he participated in judging 18 groups of business students from Stockport College who presented their business ideas in a Dragons Den style format called Perfect Pitch. This was a valuable sounding … [Read more...]
FREE CHILDCARE TO BENEFIT OVER 1,200 TWO YEAR OLDS IN STOCKPORT
A total of 1,274 two year old children in Stockport are eligible for FREE childcare at nurseries, pre-schools or childminders across the borough. Families in receipt of certain benefits or who have an annual household income below £16,190 are urged to visit their local Sure Start … [Read more...]
ITS A BOY ! APRIL FOOL OF A FOAL
After waiting for just over 11 months, Robinsons’ Shire Horse Royale has given birth to a colt at 4:22am today at the stables, based next door to Robinsons Visitor Centre in Stockport. Sired by Wheathead Stchamard, who stands at a gigantic 18.2 hands, the bambino weighed 104 pounds and … [Read more...]
DOUBLE DIGIT GROWTH FOR HOUSING & COMMERCIAL SIGNALS INCREASING CONFIDENCE
Double digit growth for housing and commercial signals increasing construction confidence. Healthy growth in the residential and commercial sectors during the first quarter of 2014 shows UK construction confidence is increasing, according to the latest figures from industry analysts … [Read more...]