The Royal Bank of Scotland's Cheadle branch have helped a postmaster partnership put its own stamp of success at its branch in Chorlton. Postmasters Paul Coughlan and Naz Hudd are business partners, each running their own post office and also joint postmasters of Chorlton Post Office. When the … [Read more...]
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TOP MARKS FOR STOCKPORT COLLEGE ‘A’ LEVEL STUDENTS ON THE BBC
STOCKPORT College is delighted with its students as it has achieved 98.4 per cent pass rate for A levels, once again performing above the national average pass rate. The College’s results day became the focus of national interest when cameras from BBC visited to film students opening their … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT WORLD RECORD RAISES OVER £45K FOR CHILDREN’S HOSPICE
It's been a year to remember for Stockport's Nick Rose. Already the top sales manager for Stockport headquartered Midshire Business Systems - he's just been shortlisted at the Stockport Business Awards for 'Stockport Business Person of the Year' – and discovered his world record breaking … [Read more...]
MP WELCOMES PENSIONS BOOST FOR STOCKPORT’S SELF EMPLOYED
Five thousand self employed people in Stockport are to get a big upgrade to their state pensions, according to Andrew Stunell, MP. Under changes coming in the Pensions Bill, all the National Insurance payments made by the town's 5,000 self-employed people will go towards their pension in the same … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS RECEPTION TEAM ON THE BELL!
Hallidays’ (Stockport) reception team have scored 100% on telephone response – two rings and their clients are answered. Hallidays business advisors and accountants, based at King's Reach in Stockport, make many commitments to their clients when they join, one of them being … [Read more...]
FUNDING SECURED FOR A6 TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT RELIEF ROAD
Stockport today welcomed the decision of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to approve the funding package of £290 million for the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road. Funding has been secured through a combination of £165 million of specific Department for Transport capital … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS SECURES TOP CHESTER LITIGATOR
Stockport and North West law firm SAS Daniels LLP has hired Ray Woodward, a litigation expert, as an associate in its Chester office. Ray, who has over 20 years’ experience in commercial litigation, will join the Chester dispute resolution … [Read more...]
HOW IS BUSINESS NURTURING YOUNG TALENT?
Is economic recovery in the North West under threat from a lack of skilled resource? Are we providing enough opportunities to nurture skills and retain talent? It is a concern shared by businesses throughout the region, irrespective of sector & size, and a question put to a panel of business … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COMMUNITY GROUPS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR FUNDING
Community and grassroots groups and individuals in Stockport can apply for funding between £1,000 and £3,000 but time is running out! Independent registered charity Forever Manchester, the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester, manage several funds in Stockport. The Stockport … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – 2 PAGES OF BUSINESS NEWS OUT NOW
This week's Stockport Express includes 2 pages of Stockport Business news. Read the latest form the Stockport Business Awards featuring the Most Promising Young Business shortlist - Marsec International, Minted Melon Designs and Pioneer IT Connections - plus news on Gorvins, Luscious hairdressers, … [Read more...]
LATEST – ROADWORKS UPDATE FOR STOCKPORT
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: British Telecom is carrying out work to replace a telephone pole on Mauldeth Road in Heaton Mersey, at the junction with Whitehurst Road. These works require the use of two-way signals and will take … [Read more...]
SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
As part of the ‘Safer in Stockport’ summer safety campaign, the Safer Stockport Partnership, which includes Stockport Council and Greater Manchester Police, is promoting services available to victims of crime. People who have been a victim of any crime or have been affected by a crime … [Read more...]