Helen McHale, Chief Executive of Stockport Homes certainly likes a challenge! She has agreed to walk the Great Wall of China in October to raise much needed funds for Stockport Homes’ charity of year: Beechwood Cancer Care. … [Read more...]
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MAN IN STOCKPORT – WORLD CLASS TRAINING AT HOME & AWAY
Staff at MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd’s (MDT-UK) prestigious Training Academy in Stockport continue their good work in educating the world’s engineers. As well as running internal training courses for MDT-UK’s own engineers, instructors Andy Fenn and Roger Scanlon also present … [Read more...]
BENNETT VERBY LAUNCH APP FOR ENTREPRENEURS ON THE MOVE
Forward thinking accountants Bennett Verby has launched an innovative FREE App designed to help business people save valuable time and manage their tax affairs while on the move. The Stockport-based firm said the App is in response to client … [Read more...]
LATEST FINANCIAL VIEWPOINT FROM PREST FINANCIAL
All the latest on the financial markets from Prest Financial Services for September 2013 Click image to read full report … [Read more...]
THIS WEEK’S STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS OUT NOW
Businesses featured in this week's Stockport Express include MAN Diesel, Clarke Nicklin, DJS Research, Simply Books, Famous Henrys, Jacobs Engineering and Trolex. Two stories feature Robinsons - their 175th anniversary celebrations and further investment into pubs. Up front we reveal … [Read more...]
VERNON ENCOURAGES SAVING FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
According to a recent survey 35% of families have no savings to fall back on. Recent research carried out by Legal & General shows that on average households in the UK are saving 39% less per month than last year with the average amount falling from £69 to £42. Another … [Read more...]
FSB REPORTS RETURN TO SMALL BUSINESS CONFIDENCE
The latest FSB forecast shows economy gaining momentum, according to the latest FSB ‘Voice of Small Business' Index, analysing the trends of small businesses in the UK market. The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's leading business organisation with around 200,000 members to protect … [Read more...]
MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK (MDT-UK) STAFF CYCLE TO WORK – OVER 200 MILES!
Staff at Hazel Grove based MAN Diesel & Turbo UK are swapping Turbo power for pedal power as they take a new steer on the 'Cycle to Work' challenge - by cycling from the Stockport office covering over 200 miles to their offices in Colchester. To celebrate the national Cycle to Work Day … [Read more...]
BRC REPORTS AUGUST HIGH STREET FOOTFALL DOWN BUT OUTLOOK POSITIVE
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) have reported that the August footfall was down but the outlook for British Retailers is still positive, including in the North which showed an increase of 0.1%. According to the report issued on 16th September, the North & Yorkshire was the only … [Read more...]
VERNON BUILDING SOCIETY (POYNTON) BRASS BAND CHARITY CONCERTS
The Vernon Building Society (Poynton) Brass Band is holding 2 events in aid of two charities - the Together Trust and the Vernon Jublilee find - raising funds for community projects. Name of event: Brass & Broadway Theme: Songs from popular musicals played by the Vernon Building … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL TACKLE THE ISSUE OF STRAY HORSES IN PUBLIC PLACES
Stockport Council is looking to tackle the issue of stray horses loose in public spaces. Over the last year the Council and its partners have seen an increase in complaints about stray horses left to graze in public spaces. Many of these horses have been left to graze on Reddish Vale Country Park … [Read more...]
CONSERVATIVE PARTY CONFERENCE WORTH £24.6M TO GREATER MANCHESTER
The Conservative Party Conference at Manchester Central later this month will generate £24.6m for the local economy in Greater Manchester, according to a report from Marketing Manchester. According to the opinions expressed below, it seems that it is Manchester City centre businesses that … [Read more...]