A brand new, £8m initiative, designed to re-invigorate UK high streets, has been announced by Science and Universities Minister, David Willetts. The initiative, a funding competition run by the UK's innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board, will allow businesses to … [Read more...]
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‘WICCAN’ SUCCESSFULLY CLAIMS FOR RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION
A “Wiccan” has been successful in her claim of discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, after she was mocked and later dismissed after swapping her shifts in order to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve, reports Stockport based SAS Daniels. Victoria Kitchen (left) of SAS … [Read more...]
TEN STOCKPORT COMPANIES SCOOP A HEALTHIER CATERING AWARD
At the launch of the Greater Manchester Healthier Catering Award Scheme in Stockport, ten local companies will receive an inaugural award. The scheme, administered in the borough by Stockport Council, recognises caterers who meet certain standards and who have achieved a food hygiene rating of 3 … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT ENDS 2013 WITH STRONG PASSENGER PERFORMANCE
Manchester Airport ended 2013 with strong pasenger performance as1.3 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airport in December 2013, which was 5.4% higher than the previous year. The escalation in passenger figures marks the airport’s 19 consecutive month of year on year growth, … [Read more...]
THIS WEEK’S STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS
This week's Stockport Express Business news pages include - Steve Pilling, Restrauteur expanding operation into Manchester; Marketing Stockport and Juiced Orange's guide to the 'does' for Marketing in 2014 and Laterooms.com choose St Ann's Hospice as one of its chosen charities. … [Read more...]
‘ROBUST GROWTH’ FOR UK MANUFACTURING, ACCORDING TO LATEST BDO REPORT
UK manufacturers are looking forward to robust growth in the first half of 2014, according to BDO's latest Business Trends report, an indices of 'polls of polls' that pull together the results of all the main UK business surveys. Buoyant readings for both the services and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT WARD NAME CHANGE CONSULTATION
Stockport Council is asking people to gives their views as part of a consultation on a proposal to change a ward name. The Council is consulting on a proposal to change ‘Bramhall South Ward’ to ‘Bramhall South and Woodford Ward’ and is suggesting the … [Read more...]
IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL FOR CDL EMPLOYEES!
A team of volunteers at Stockport-based insurance software house, CDL, have been sacrificing their lunch-hour to return to school. Not because they miss the playground or the smell of chalk, but to help provide a group of students at local Cheadle Heath Primary School with additional numeracy and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COMPANY JOIN PRESIDENTS BUSH & CLINTON AT U.S.A. EXPO
Stockport based Starkey Laboratories are getting into great company as they prepare to join former US Presidents Clinton and Bush at the Hearing Innovation Expo 2014 in Las Vegas. The Hazel Grove based hearing technology manufacturer Starkey Laboratories is hosting a delegation, including their … [Read more...]
OLIVER JAMES ASSOCIATES TAKES A FRESH APPROACH
Global recruitment agency Oliver James Associates has appointed the fresh Group for ongoing rebrandwork. Oliver James Associates is one of the leading recruitment specialists for the financial services and insurance sectors both nationally and globally. Following their recent win at the M.E.N … [Read more...]
NEW COLLEGE ANNOUNCED TO TRAIN HS2 PROJECT ENGINEERS
The Government has announced plans to open an FE college to train engineers who will work on the construction of the proposed HS2 high-speed rail project, the first phase of which is due to be completed in 2026. HS2 Proposed Colne Valley viaduct Location of the college has yet to be … [Read more...]
EVENTS TO RECRUIT MORE FOSTER CARERS
Stockport Council is holding a series of events in a bid to recruit more foster carers. The Council is keen to hear from anybody interested in fostering teenagers or sibling groups. However, the Council is particularly keen to hear from people who have significant experience of working or … [Read more...]