Kids Allowed, the independent Manchester-based nursery chain is to create 50 jobs with the opening of its fifth site, this time in Stockport. The new nursery is being built on the former site of the Acton Court Hotel just a mile south of Stockport town centre and will have places for … [Read more...]
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Hunt for A6-Manchester Airport relief road builder
Stockport Council is inviting firms to register for early contractor involvement in building a 10km dual carriageway from the A6 to Manchester Airport. The proposed relief road would bypass heavily-congested areas in Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme, Hazel Grove and Handforth. Stockport Council aims … [Read more...]
Robinsons kick off new partnership with Manchester FA
Robinsons Brewery have just announced a 3-year deal to partner the adult grassroots game in Greater Manchester with Manchester FA, the guardian of our national game in Greater Manchester and one of the biggest and most progressive of the football associations in the whole of the UK. It comes … [Read more...]
Stockport Safety Firm receives Second Queens Award
The JD Hughes Group of Bredbury, Stockport has received a Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2012 - Continuous Achievement. It is the second time the Company has received a Queen's Award and recognises an increase in exports of more than 200% over the previous six years. The … [Read more...]
Small business loves Facebook and Twitter
Marketing software company VerticalResponse surveyed almost 500 small businesses, finding that 66 percent are spending more time on social media this year than last. In fact, more than half of small business owners and managers spend more than an hour a week on social media, and a … [Read more...]
Autumn Edition of Unicorn Magazine
See whats been happening down at the brewery with Robinsons' Unicorn Magazine. Full of brewery news and how Old Tom won bronze down under. Plus news on the new brew house tour and visitor centre. The Unicorn - From News to Brews … [Read more...]
Merseyway Visitor Numbers Up
Merseyway shopping centre in Stockport attracted 8.14m visitors between January and October compared with 7.54m in the same period of 2011, an increase of 7.9 per cent. Mark Rawstron, senior director of property agents GVA and managing agent of Merseyway, said: “The outlook for Merseyway … [Read more...]
Business lending expected to drop again
Bank lending to businesses in 2012 is expected drop for a fourth consecutive year, according to a new report. The Ernst & Young ITEM Club has predicted a 4.6 fall compared with last year, with lending reducing to £429bn. The figure will be the lowest level since 2006. Carl Astorri, … [Read more...]
Do you have a gap in your CV or schedule ?
Can you spare a couple of hours rather than a couple of pounds ? The Seashell Trust's fundraising teams needs your help. They could raise so much more money for the disabled students if they had extra pairs of hands to help in the office or at events. No previous admin work is necessary but … [Read more...]
Seashell Trust Christmas Shopping Spectacular
The Arley Hall Christmas Shopping Spectacular is raising money for the Seashell Trust Pick up gorgeous gifts from over 50 stalls offering fine foods and wines, beautiful decorations, clothes, jewellery and accessories, home interiors and much more while supporting Seashell Trust which looks set … [Read more...]
Gorvins – Independent Legal Review
Gorvins experts recognised by independent legal review Gorvins is celebrating strong positions in this year’s Legal 500. Click here to read the full story. … [Read more...]
The WOW Show – Stockport Plaza
The WOW Show at The Stockport Plaza hosted by local duo Eammon O'Neil and Jimmy Wagg. Great charity event with lots of acts, comedians, music and entertainment. See The Plaza website for more details. … [Read more...]