Stockport-based digital agency, Tangent Design, is celebrating the signing of a significant new contract with the prestigious British fashion house, Gorgeous Couture, which dresses some of the biggest stars in television. The agency is reaping the benefits of its decision last year to … [Read more...]
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THE WINDSOR CASTLE RE-OPENS FOLLOWING £32K REFURBISHMENT
The Windsor Castle has re-opened following a £32,000 investment by Robinsons Brewery and licensee Joanne Farrell. Plans for the renovation began in January following a brief consultation period between Robinsons in-house design team and the Marple Bridge pub. Joanne Farrell behind … [Read more...]
YOUNG PEOPLE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER TO VOTE BUT TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
Joe Barratt, organiser of The Teenage Market which took place in Stockport yesterday (Sunday 27 April), this week encouraged young people to register to vote ahead of the local Council and European elections on Thursday May 22nd. Sunday’s event also featured the Key 103 Radio Bus … [Read more...]
SUPPORT FOR 2000 HOMES TO LOWER ENERGY BILLS AND KEEP WARMER
The Association of Greater Manchester Authorities is to receive £6.1 million to help deliver the Government’s Green Deal home energy efficiency improvement programme, in the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester. The scheme will be rolled out on a street-by-street basis to help … [Read more...]
UK ECONOMY GREW 0.8 PERCENT IN Q1 OF 2104
Latest figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have shown that the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2014 compared with the final quarter of 2013 which showed growth of 0.7% Change in gross domestic product (GDP) is the main indicator of economic growth and … [Read more...]
HS2 RAIL SCHEME PASSES SECOND READING IN THE COMMONS
The High Speed Rail project – HS2 – passed its second reading in the House of Commons last night as 452 MPs voted in favour, claiming a majority of 411 over 41 who voted against the £46.2bn rail link between London, the Midlands and the north of England. Transport … [Read more...]
RYANAIR LAUNCH MANCHESTER 2014 WINTER SCHEDULE
Ryanair, Europe's low fares airline, today (29 Apr) launched its Manchester 2014 winter schedule, with 4 new routes to Barcelona, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Lisbon and increased flight frequencies on 3 other routes, which will deliver over 2.3m customers p.a. and support 2,300* on-site jobs at … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT LIFE AS A CHILDLINE VOLUNTEER
The University Centre students at Stockport College gained an insight into the work behind UK’s helpline dedicated to protecting children. Lindsay Kendrick a volunteer co-ordinator for Childline/NSPCC spoke to BA (Hons) Health and Social Care and BA (Hons) Childhood Studies students about … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS’ BUSINESS CLUB HOSTS ‘Power of PR’ EVENT AT ADLINGTON HALL
The Business Club, run by Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels LLP, and independent chartered accountants, Harts Limited, is a quarterly networking event aimed at professionals throughout the region looking to network with like-minded businesses, while gaining valuable insights from influential speakers … [Read more...]
SEASHELL TRUST CELEBRATING 60 YEARS WITH 60 MILE CYCLE CHALLENGE
The Seashell Trust is celebrating 60 years at its Cheadle Hulme campus with a 60-mile cycle challenge. The route will take in glorious Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire countryside, with 15 and 30-mile courses for those with less stamina. Dominic Tinner, from the charity for profoundly … [Read more...]
LEAVING THE EU POSES "VERY SIGNIFICANT RISKS" TO UK’s FUTURE
Two new reports commissioned by independent financial services membership body, TheCityUK show that leaving the European Union poses significant risks to Britain's future. This latest research suggests that exiting the EU would undermine Britain's economic well-being and the ability of business to … [Read more...]
PLANNING THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR YOUR BUSINESS IS KEY TO SUCCESS
Planning is key to the success of a business; Stockport based Clarke Nicklin have published an article to help businesses develop a strategic business plan for better growth. Andrew Baggott, Managing Partner of the Accountancy practice, is aware that finding the time to plan is not always so easy … [Read more...]