The final of the Stockport Young Entrepreneurs of the Year, involving around 250 schoolchildren took place earlier this month at Stockport Town Hall. Overall winners were the children from Gatley Primary, who impressed the judges with their company - ‘60 Ways to Survive the Summer’, … [Read more...]
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FOCUSED NUTRITION OVERTAKES KELLOGGS IN SALE SIZZLER!
Stockport based Focused Nutrition has sped out of the starting blocks and overtaken Kelloggs as the headline sponsor for this year’s ‘Sale Sizzlers’. The Sale Sizzlers, organised by Sale Harriers, attract over 500 runners and up to 5000 spectators at each of the four 5k events … [Read more...]
SOUTER PR SHORTLISTED FOR CIPR PRide AWARD
Souter PR has been shortlisted for an award at the 2013 CIPR North West PRide Awards, announced today. The Stockport agency has been nominated in the Best Healthcare Campaign category. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the CIPR PRide awards that will take place on November 13th at … [Read more...]
COMPANY PLEAD GUILTY TO FLYPOSTING OFFENCES
A Stockport business pleaded guilty to flyposting offences at Stockport Magistrates Court on Wednesday 24th July. Nikamo Ltd, trading as Fit4Less in Stanley Green, Stockport pleaded guilty to 25 counts of flyposting. The company was fined £750 with costs of £250, plus a £75 … [Read more...]
LOCALLY PRODUCED COMPOST AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS
Compost made from food and garden waste collected and processed in the area is now available for Stockport residents. Stockport Council in partnership with GMWDA is making the locally produced compost available for residents. Revive Multi-purpose Compost is a high-quality peat-free blended … [Read more...]
CHILDREN’S EARNINGS OR TAXABLE BENEFITS IN KIND
It is not unusual to see company directors "employing" their children (or other family members) in the company whilst they are at university or college. The children are usually paid under the personal tax allowance limit or under the scholarship threshold so that no tax liability actually arises on … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT CHOIR HOSTS 75th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
The Manchester Airport Choir is celebrating 75 years of Manchester with a special anniversary charity concert at the Bridgewater Hall in aid of Medcare, the airport’s charity partner. Tickets are available now for the concert which will take place on September 7 from 7.30pm, with special … [Read more...]
LATEST – ROADWORKS UPDATE THROUGHOUT STOCKPORT
Virgin Media are resetting a cover on Buxton Road at the junction of Heaviley Grove which will require a lane closure. The closure will be in place from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Tuesday 30th July. Stockport Council is currently undertaking a programme of street lighting … [Read more...]
SEASHELL TRUST – SUMMER NEWSLETTER
The Seashell Trust have issued their Summer newsletter with updates of past events and news of great things to look forward to this summer. The newsletter includes an introduction from Dominic Timmer, Head of Fundraising: "Dear Supporter, As the children and young adults … [Read more...]
LAUNCH OF ‘SAFER IN STOCKPORT’ SUMMER CAMPAIGN
The Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP), which includes Stockport Council and Greater Manchester Police, will be holding a month long initiative aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behaviour across Stockport. The ‘Safer in Stockport’ initiative will be launched with the crushing of … [Read more...]
FLAT SHARING GETS 1ST TIMERS ON THE PROPERTY LADDER
First time buyers can save a 15% property deposit in less than three years by flat sharing instead of renting alone, new research suggests. According to a survey by website SpareRoom.co.uk, tenants renting on their own believe it will take them an average five and a half years of saving to be … [Read more...]
LEEMICS’ YORKSHIRE TERRIERS TAKE TO THE PEAKS!
They are Yorkshire terriers after all so there is only place Aiko and Ole could go for a charity walk – over the Pennines to the White Rose County! The two pups will happily hitch a ride when the Pendlebury family, from Woodley, undertake the marathon Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in aid … [Read more...]