Stockport Insurance Broker Doodson, based in Hazel Grove, has been acquired by a New York based insurance brokerage and risk management firm. The international insurance broker Integro has announced it has acquired Doodson Broking Group, the entertainment and sports specialist for an … [Read more...]
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ROBINSONS’ GINGER TOM NAMED ‘THE WORLD’S BEST HERB & SPICE BEER’
Robinsons Brewery, based in Stockport, has achieved the coveted Gold mark at the World Beer Awards 2013 for its Ginger Tom ale. After winning the regional heat held in Europe, Ginger Tom – a richly flavoured dark oak coloured ale with distinctive aromas of peppery spice and sweet ginger … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT LAUNCHES NEW AIRPORT AWARENESS VIDEO
Manchester Airport has launched a new video to accompany refreshed ‘Airport Awareness’ literature, aimed at helping families with autistic children when travelling through the airport. The Airport Awareness initiative was originally launched in 2009 and has now been refreshed to include … [Read more...]
CHILDREN’S POETRY COMPETITION ATTRACTS 1,000 ENTRIES
The Mayor of Stockport’s ‘poems for peace’ competition for primary schoolchildren in Stockport attracted 1,000 entries from across the borough. Councillor Chris Murphy launched the competition to mark the 2013 United Nations (UN) International Day of Peace. The winners … [Read more...]
STRICTLY STAR BEN HAS THE STARKEY TECHNOLOGY
Strictly Come Dancing's latest rising star, celebrity and former England Rugby player Ben Cohen has been given the star treatment by Stockport based Starkey Hearing. Ben, who was fitted with Starkey hearing aids by the owner and founder of the company Bill Austin, is keeping in step and … [Read more...]
VERNON STAFF CELEBRATE 25 YEARS AT ST PETERSGATE!
Staff at Vernon Building Society will be celebrating the silver anniversary of their branch at 19 St Petersgate on 1st November 2013. This special day will feature complimentary refreshments, facts about 1988 and some interesting Society history. … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS WIN FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2013
Just one week after having the title 'BEER CHAMPION 2013' bestowed upon the company at the BBPA Awards Dinner in London, Robinsons are celebrating again. Pictured left: Members of the Robinson family … [Read more...]
NEW BUSINESS & INNOVATION CENTRE TEAM HELP STOCKPORT START-UPS
A new management team has taken the helm at the Stockport Business & Innovation Centre (SBIC) to help start-ups in the town gain access to affordable office space and business mentoring. Stockport is home to over 10,500 businesses with less than 20 employees and 69% of the town's businesses … [Read more...]
WAYNE’S HADRIAN WALL WALK
Wayne Jones, who earlier this month was presented with a Special Recognition Award at the Stockport Business Awards, is putting his best foot forward to raise funds for Heaton School. Wayne Jones, Senior Vice-President at MAN Diesel and Turbo SE, is embarking on a challenging 4 day Charity Walk … [Read more...]
GROWTH AND NEW ROUTE ANNOUNCEMENTS AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT
Over 2.2 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airport in September 2013, which was up 5.2% compared with September 2012. This puts Manchester Airport significantly above the average increase for airports in the UK, which is 3.8% The moving annual total for passenger numbers at … [Read more...]
FOODIE FRIDAY – THIS FRIDAY STOCKPORT MARKETPLACE
Foodie Friday is happening this Friday, 25 October 2013, in Stockport's Market Place, 5-9pm, SK1 1ES Guerrilla Eats Presents…. Gourmet Street Food Caarma Curries https://twitter.com/CaarmaCurries Fire & salt BBQ www.fireandsaltbbq.co.uk/ Bobby's Bangers … [Read more...]
UK APPRENTICESHIPS MIRROR STOCKPORT’S SUCCESS
Following on from the success of Stockport's 100 in 100 days, more people than ever before are taking part in an apprenticeship, according to the the ltest figures released this week and published by the Department for Business Innovation & Skills In the UK, nearly 860,000 people were … [Read more...]