Global partners have been selected for massive investment in a joint venture to develop Manchester’s Airport City, including China – an enormous boost to UK and Chinese relations as both countries will work together for their mutual benefit. Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has … [Read more...]
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CELEBRITY CHEF HOSTS FUNDRAISING DINNER AT STOCKPORT BREWERY
Celebrity chef and North West restaurateur Simon Rimmer is enlisting Britain’s Armed Forces to raise funds in aid of The Soldiers’ Charity. The soldiers will be working in theh kitchen with TV chef Simon Rimmer as he hosts a fundraising dinner at Robinsons Visitors Centre in … [Read more...]
GOOGLE+ USERS COULD APPEAR IN ADS UNLESS THEY OPT OUT
Google+ users could appear in ads unless they opt-out, according to a report written by By Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, for marketingmagazine.co.uk and published on Brand Republic Google+ users can now be used in or alongside product ads, in a move similar to Facebook's recent changes, but with … [Read more...]
RBS SUPPORT GOVERNMENT HELP TO BUY SCHEME
Royal Bank of Scotland is giving more people a chance to own their own home and move house by supporting the Government’s ‘Help to Buy: mortgage guarantee scheme’. The scheme is designed to unlock mortgages to more people as less deposit is … [Read more...]
TROOPER BEER EXPORTS PASS THE MILLION MARK!
Iron Maiden's Premium Beer proves a triumph for British export business. Robinsons Brewery today announced that over ONE MILLION pints of TROOPER have already been exported around the world. Given that the beer was only launched in the UK five months ago on May 9, and only made available to … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS 2013 ‘FANTASTIC SUCCESS’
This year’s Stockport Business Awards proved to be a fantastic success as they recognised the achievements of the town’s biggest and brightest companies. 340 of Stockport’s leading business figures attended the event at the Hallmark Hotel to celebrate the 2013 winners and … [Read more...]
RETAIL SALES SLOW IN SEPTEMBER
Latest data from the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for September reveals a 0.7% increase in like-for-like sales on the previous year. On a total basis, sales were up 2.4%, against a 3.4% increase in September 2012 and in line with the 12-month moving average. The British Retail Consortium … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS ANNOUNCE ‘MARKETING IN A DIGITAL WORLD’ FORUM
At Hallidays next business builder forum business owners and senior managers will be able to learn how the marketing landscape is changing with the evolution of online communications. Businesses will be learn how to: create greater dialogue with your customers, advocates … [Read more...]
100 in 100 DAYS – APPRENTICE SCHEME HITS 150!
Stockport employers have now pledged to employ 152 apprentices within 100 days in the scheme run by Stockport Council in partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). The target of 100 apprentices was soon reached in early September ahead of target and the campaign will continue … [Read more...]
MERSEYWAY SHOPPING CENTRE SHORTLISTED FOR NATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
A riverside bat colony and recycled vehicle have boosted Stockport shopping centre’s Green bid. Stockport shopping centre Merseyway has been short-listed for the British Council for Shopping Centres’ Gold Award for Sustainability. Merseyway impressed industry judges at the British … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL LAUNCH ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN
With darker evenings looming Stockport Council has re-launched a road safety campaign aimed at road users over the age of 55. This autumn’s ‘See Me’ campaign was launched at Asda Supermarket in Hazel Grove on Monday 7th October with road safety officers handing out reflective … [Read more...]
LATEST – ROADWORKS UPDATE THROUGHOUT STOCKPORT
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: Stockport Council will be carrying out highway drainage repairs on Stockport Road West in Bredbury between The Broadway and Ashton Road on the westbound carriageway. This work is due to start on Sunday the 13th … [Read more...]