A claims specialist at Stockport based C&C Insurance Brokers has been given special recognition by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Denis Cleary, a Claims Specialist in Marine and Transit Insurance for C&C’s Claims Department, has been awarded a certificate by the Chartered … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT SCHOOLS HELPING PARENTS MAKE ‘SMART SWAPS’
Stockport primary school children are set to benefit from a healthier start to 2014 by taking part in the new Change4Life campaign. As part of Stockport Council’s ‘Get Involved in a Healthier Stockport’ initiative, the Change4Life ‘Smart Swaps’ campaign aims to … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT UNIVERSITY CENTRE – A HIDDEN GEM!
One of Stockport's best kept secrets is that Stockport College also has a University Centre where students can study Higher Education courses and graduate with a degree validated by world class universities! The University Centre has years of success behind it and a wealth of highly … [Read more...]
MAN AWARDED ISO STANDARDS IN 2 NEW CATEGORIES
As part of a global organization, MAN Diesel and Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) was set a target to achieve certification to three Standards by the end of 2014. These Standards cover Quality, Environment and Health and Safety. The Company was already certified to ISO 9001 Quality Standard and in July … [Read more...]
UK PROPERTY PRICES AVERAGE £250,000 – 5.5% INCREASE IN DECEMBER
The average cost of a home in the UK has hit £250,000, following a 5.5% price rise in December, the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed. At 5.7% England saw the greatest increase, followed by 4.8% in both Wales and Northern Ireland, and 0.5% in … [Read more...]
FA’s £102m GRANT FUND TO IMPROVE PITCHES, PAVILLIONS & LIGHTING
Hazel Grove MP Andrew Stunell is urging Stockport’s community football clubs to bid for a share of the FA’s £102million grant fund to improve pitches, pavilions, and lighting. Grants will range from £10,000 up to £500,000. There will also be an … [Read more...]
HOUSEHOLDS REPORT HIGHEST POSITIVE FINANCIAL OUTLOOK SINCE 2009
The Markit Household Finance Index (HFI), measuring overall perceptions of financial wellbeing, rose to 42.1 in February, its highest reading since the survey began in February 2009. Markit said the rise signals that pressures on household finances have now eased in each of the past three … [Read more...]
CAPITAL GAINS TAX RULES CHANGE FOR SEPARATING COUPLES
Stockport based legal practice, SAS Daniels,is highlighting that the rules affecting Capital Gains Tax are changing for separating couples. The government announced in the 2013 Autumn statement that there will be some changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) from 5 April 2014, which may motivate … [Read more...]
NEW ATTRACTIONS AT THIS MONTH’S ‘FOODIE FRIDAY’ IN STOCKPORT
There are several new elements at February’s Foodie Friday which takes place in Stockport’s wonderful Market Hall from 6pm-9pm on 28th February. Regular attractions at the free, fun and family-friendly event include a craft ale bar, cheese and wine slates, cakes and a barbecue. For … [Read more...]
WOODLEY POST OFFICE ON THE MOVE
Woodley residents are being urged to have their say on the proposed move of Woodley Post Office as the Post Office has launched a 6 week local consultation. Users of Woodley Post Office can feed their opinions on the proposed move that will take the Post Office just 25 metres away from where it … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS – OUT NOW
In today's Stockport Express, police reveal their most wanted suspects, fire station closes because of lack of firefighters and we round up the chaos caused by the strong winds. In business, we talk to the Marple mum who has set up her own sewing busines from home. … [Read more...]
UNEMPLOYMENT DOWN BY 125,000 – LATEST FIGURES FROM ONS
Latest UK job figures released today (19th February) by the Office National Statistics show that the number of adults aged 16 to 64 in employment in the final quarter of 2013 has increased by 193,000 compared with the preceding period, from July to September, equating to 72.1%. During the same … [Read more...]