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...]
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UK INFLATION HITS GOVERNMENT’S 2% TARGET
UK Inflation has reached 2% in December, the target rate set by the Government, and the lowest rate as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) since November 2009 when it was 1.9%. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) said the downward trend had been led by the food sector with prices of … [Read more...]
SAUDIA AIRLINES RETURN TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT WITH NEW DIRECT JEDDAH ROUTE
Saudia Airlines, the national carrier for Saudi Arabia, has announced a return to Manchester Airport with a direct route between Manchester and Jeddah starting in March 2014. Flights will commence three times a week from April 2014 and passengers can enjoy a 5% discount if they book direct … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLLEGE LAUNCH PART-TIME COURSE GUIDE
Stockport College have launched their new 2014 part-time course guide with courses starting this January. The guide details a diverse range of courses from Brickwork through to Body Massage; the courses are all part-time and aimed at learning within a stimulating and safe environment. Download … [Read more...]
AMSHIRE URGE BUSINESS TO BECOME ‘CYBER STREETWISE’ FOLLOWING BBC REPORT
Small businesses have been urged to become "cyber streetwise," in order to avoid the risk of internet attack. This article published by the BBC this morning states that an estimated 11 million internet-enabled devices were received as gifts throughout the UK over Christmas. Stockport based … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER MONITOR – PREDICTING 100,000 JOBS GROWTH BY 2024
The Manchester Monitor is a dashboard of Greater Manchester specific data and indicators designed to provide a monthly analytical snapshot of the economic wellbeing of the city region. The January edition of the Manchester Monitor includes a quarterly feature on the results from the most recent … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL TAX SCAM WARNING
Stockport Council is warning residents to be on their guard against scam calls about Council Tax. The scam works by an email being sent from REFUND@direct.gov.uk claiming individuals are eligible for a Council Tax refund and asks for confidential bank and credit card details and passwords. The … [Read more...]
PRIVATE EQUITY DEALS IN NORTH WEST SECOND ONLY TO LONDON IN 2013
The private equity buyout market in the North West was reportedly the UK’s second most active last year, according to the latest published data from Centre for Management Buyout Research (CMBOR). Their research revealed that in the North West area alone a total of 34 deals worth … [Read more...]
FESTIVE SHOPPERS AT STOCKPORT’S MERSEYWAY HITS FOUR YEAR HIGH
Increasing consumer confidence is reflected by rising number of visitors as Christmas shopping footfall figures for Merseyway shopping centre in Stockport have hit their highest level since 2009. In the trading week before Christmas Day more than 216,000 people visited the centre – an … [Read more...]
MIDSHIRE’S NICK ROSE SHORTLISTED FOR ‘MANCHESTER CHAMPION’ AWARD
Midshire’s Sales Manager Nick Rose has been shortlisted for the “Manchester Champion” category of the 2014 Made in Manchester Awards. The Manchester Champion category is aimed at an outstanding individual who has volunteered in the local community or with a Manchester based … [Read more...]
LATEST – ROADWORKS UPDATE FOR STOCKPORT
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport taking place from this weekend into next month and affecting pedestrians and drivers around Stockport. Stockport Council will be carrying out footway improvements to Milford Grove in Offerton. The work is due to start on 13th … [Read more...]
CHRISTMAS SALES UP AS ONLINE GROWS BY NEARLY 20 PERCENT
Christmas sales in 2013 were slightly up by 0.4% on 2012 as online sales grew by a massive 20%, according to the latest figures released by the British Retail Consortium, as online sales now account for nearly 1 in 5 products bought. Health & Beauty and Clothing had a strong finish to the … [Read more...]