Stockport Council is thanking everybody who has expressed their views as part of the Primary School Expansion Consultation. The consultation on a range of proposals to expand primary schools to ensure that there are enough school places for children who need them closed on Friday 1st … [Read more...]
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PRIVATE SECTOR DRIVES CONSTRUCTION RECOVERY
Increased private sector activity has propelled UK construction recovery in the three months to October, according to new figures released by industry analysts Glenigan. The Glenigan Index, which covers the value of projects starting on site from August to October this year, is up 6% compared … [Read more...]
SIMON RIMMER HOSTS MAN vs. FOOD at ROBINSONS BREWERY
Celebrity Chef Simon Rimmer will put his wooden spoon aside for a front row seat at this gastronomic marathon. Inspired by the hit US series 'Man V Food', the premise of this event is disarmingly simple: eat everything in sight! Each contender has just 30 minutes … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT APPOINTS NEW CARGO DIRECTOR
Graeme Ferguson, currently Head of Legal and an Operations Board Director at London Stansted Airport, has been appointed as the new Cargo Director for the Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the owner and operator of the airports of London-Stansted, Manchester, East Midlands and Bournemouth. … [Read more...]
FIRST PHASE OF STOCKPORT EXCHANGE ‘TOPS OUT’
Muse Developments and Stockport Council have celebrated reaching the highest point in the construction of the new multi-storey car park (MSCP) with a traditional 'topping out' ceremony. The MSCP is part of the first phase of the £140 million Stockport Exchange scheme – and will … [Read more...]
XP RETIREMENT PROVIDES A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO UPGRADE
With Microsoft's retirement of Windows XP and Office 2003 just around the corner, companies have been forced to think about their options for upgrading to a modern operating system or risk exposing their business to potential issues from the soon-to-be redundant … [Read more...]
THIS WEEK’S STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS OUT NOW
Business news from Stockport this week - Souter PR launches Content Academy; Hallidays celebrate 5 years in Stockport; Boutique Eternal Envy opens in Stockport … [Read more...]
CELEBRITY CHEF HOSTS FUNDRAISING DINNER ROBINSONS BREWERY
Simon Rimmer has enlisted the help of Britain’s Armed Forces (to serve in the kitchen) in aid of The Soldiers’ Charity. The TV chef and restaurateur is set to host a fundraising dinner at Robinsons Visitors Centre in Stockport, on the 15th November, in support of ABF The … [Read more...]
APPRENTICE ON CLOUD 9
Stockport based Cloud 9 Hosts have recently taken on their first Apprentice under the Apprenticeship Scheme. Cloud 9 Hosts were looking for a local young person to fill the vacancy and contacted Stockport College. The College was able to provide a shortlist of suitable applicants for the post, and … [Read more...]
OUTSTANDING INSPECTION FOR CASTLE HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Staff and pupils at Castle Hill Special School are delighted with their recent Ofsted inspection which found it to be outstanding in all areas. The Ofsted inspector, who spent two days at the Brinnington school, commented that ‘outstanding’ teaching ensures students make exceptionally … [Read more...]
MONTHLY TAX TIP FROM CLARKE NICKLIN
SEIS the opportunity The seed enterprise investment scheme (SEIS) is designed to help small companies raise modest amounts of funding (up to £150,000). The investor must subscribe for new shares issued by the company (not buy them from another shareholder), and in return he can claim income … [Read more...]
LOCAL BUSINESS WOMAN TAKES TREK CHALLENGE
Local business woman Debra Shaw is soon to embark on an epic journey on foot to Petra in Jordan starting at the Syrian border. The walk is in aid of Francis House and will involve a long weekend trekking through the rugged, varied and challenging landscape. Along the route, Debra and fellow … [Read more...]