Regulars at a Whitegate pub have put their local knowledge to good use by creating a number of new walking guides, taking in the area’s outstanding natural beauty. The Plough Inn has published six new tried and tested walks which are free to download from the pub’s website or can be … [Read more...]
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GLENIGAN REPORT GROWTH IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
Figures released today by industry analysts Glenigan show broad growth in construction activity during the three months to November, with project starts increasing across most parts of the UK. The Glenigan Index, which covers the value of projects starting on site from September to … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS ADVISE ON ISAs IN THE CASE OF INHERITANCE TAX
While ISAs are free from income and capital gains tax, contrary to the beliefs of a large number of people, cash or shares held within ISAs do form part of an individual’s estate on death to calculate liability for inheritance tax. Investment in shares in companies listed on the … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS MONTHLY NEWSWIRE – LATEST BUSINESS & TAX NEWS
Stockport based financial and business advisors Hallidays produce Newswire - a monthly round up of news and views from the financial world. They also host bi-monthly Business Breakfast Forums, an opportunity to examine many aspects of running a successful business. Employers fail to pay … [Read more...]
Souters Associate Director marks 10 years in PR with new role
Stockport PR agency, Souter PR, has promoted account director Kirsty Hall to associate director as the agency expands its services with the launch of a training academy. In her new role, Kirsty will be responsible for managing the agency while managing director Sue Souter concentrates on … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S MACPAC LAUNCH INNOVATIVE SURECEL PACKAGING
Stockport thermoforming specialists Macpac have launched Surecel, a new locking clamshell range designed to meet the needs of the retail market. Surecel is manufactured by Macpac using high clarity RPET material and has been developed with presentation in mind offering clean stylish designs … [Read more...]
£250m AVAILABLE FOR SMEs FROM GOVERNMENT FOUNDED BRITISH BUSINESS BANK
The government has pledged to help small and medium-sized firms benefit from the economic recovery and made an additional £250m available through its new Sheffield based British Business Bank. The investment from the bank, to be backed by government guarantees, has been announced by Deputy … [Read more...]
VERNON JUBILEE FUND SURPRISE AWARD PLUS £10,000 TO WINNERS
A Stockport charity was a surprise winner as Stockport’s Vernon Building Society awarded 20 local community and charity groups a total of £10,000 from their Jubilee Fund. Vernon staff made a significant contribution by raising more than £4,000 during 2013 for the fund and were … [Read more...]
LAST ORDERS AT THE TIVIOT IN STOCKPORT
Last orders have been called for the final time at The Tiviot by Dave Walker and Jill Woolley after a 47 year family connection with the pub and Robinsons. The business relationship began in December 1965 when Dave’s father, Roy Walker, became the licensee for The Tiviot and pulled his … [Read more...]
GORVINS TRAINEE WINS COVETED STOCKPORT LAW PRIZE
Rowan Uren, a trainee solicitor at Stockport law firm Gorvins, has received this year’s inaugural Johnston Baker Ellis Award at the Stockport Law Society’s annual dinner. Rowan, 27, from Rochdale, joined Gorvins as a paralegal in November 2010, before moving to a training contract in … [Read more...]
BEWARE THE 12 SCAMS OF CHRISTMAS
Stockport Council’s Trading Standards is warning Stockport residents not to fall foul of the‘12 scams of Christmas.’ The advice, which applies to all situations where someone is trying to part you from your money is: Don’t give bank or personal details to … [Read more...]
CARTWRIGHT INVESTS IN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE AT STOCKPORT COLLEGE
Cartwright Group, the fast growing vehicle and trailer manufacturing company based in Broadheath, Altrincham, has further demonstrated its commitment to its apprenticeship scheme by investing in the new Welding & Fabrication Centre at Stockport College. Cartwright’s £100,000 … [Read more...]