Metro Fitness, the Merseyway-based health club in Stockport, has a double celebration on its hands this month. As well as marking the club's first birthday, the first Metro Fitness site has been shortlisted in the 'Members Health Club Awards' - a prestigious competition created in partnership with … [Read more...]
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LATEST BUSINESS NEWS OUT NOW
THIS WEEKS STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW ! In the business section a positive view on the economy from John Thornley, MD of Fairhurst Estates. Find out how startup businesses can pitch products to John Lewis in Cheadle, Sir Andrew Stunell MP and Vince Cable visit Stockport Credit Union plus … [Read more...]
STAFF AT STOCKPORT CHARITY MAKE A SPLASH FOR CASH!
Senior staff at a charity for disabled children have made a splash to raise cash. The magnificent seven swam a mile across the cold and murky waters of Ullswater in the Lake District. They are hoping to raise £5,000 for Seashell Trust, the Cheadle Hulme charity that educates and cares … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER’S NEW ECONOMY REPORT ENCOURAGING SIGNS FOR JOB MARKET
The latest JSA figures reveal another solid decrease in claimants in Stockport and Greater Manchester (GM), continuing the positive trend seen in recent months, as reported in New Economy's August newsletter. Whilst there is no doubting that this remains a tricky … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL TRIAL FREE EMAIL ALERT SERVICE
Stockport Council are trialing a new free email alert service for residents and businesses across the Borough. Do you fancy being able to choose the information YOU want to hear about? Well now there’s an easy way of keeping informed about the things that matter to you, as Stockport Council … [Read more...]
NATIONWIDE – HOUSING SECTOR SHOWING POSITIVE GROWTH
According to Nationwide, UK house prices are showing the strongest rate of annual price growth since August 2010. They increased by 0.8% in July and were 3.9% higher than July 2012. This translates to the typical UK home now being worth £170,825. And, as new build demand reaches its … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SCHOOLS – APPLY FOR PLACES ONLINE
As the vast majority of Stockport's parents/carers applied for school places online over the last few years, Stockport Council has moved to an on-line only application system. The online application process for admissions to nursery, primary and secondary schools in September 2014 will open on … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT PORTAS DELIVERY TEAM ANNOUNCE SEARCH FOR BID APPLICATIONS
Stockport’s Portas Delivery Group have announced the opening of the public bidding process for projects to physically improve and increase footfall in the Old Town area and to help start-up businesses. The ultimate aim is to help improve perceptions of Stockport Town Centre as an … [Read more...]
DJS REASEARCH Ltd LAUNCHES VoicED EDUCATION COMMUNITY
DJS Research Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of VoicED.org.uk, a market research community for education professionals. The panel allows people working in all areas of the education sector to voice their opinions and influence the future of the sector without any exposure to sales or marketing … [Read more...]
WILMSLOW CHOCOLATIER CLOSES AFTER MAKING JUST £100 WEEKLY PROFIT
A chocolatier announced the closure of his shop via a letter after making just £100-a-week in profit. Simon Dunn publicised the closure of Simon Dunn’s Chocolatier, Wilmslow, Chesire via a handwritten letter displayed in his shop window. In the letter, Dunn listed the outgoings of … [Read more...]
LATEST – ROADWORKS UPDATE FOR STOCKPORT
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: Electricity North West will be carrying out resurfacing work on Banks Lane in Offerton, at the approach to the junction of Dialstone Lane and Hempshaw Lane. These works require the use of a road closure on Banks Lane and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLD CALLER WARNING
Stockport Council is urging residents to be on their guard against cold callers operating in the Hazel Grove and Cheadle Hulme areas trying to obtain roofing work. In one incident reported to the Council a resident received a leaflet offering a roof inspection. She rang the trader, who is based … [Read more...]