Brian Bradley, a partner from Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, became a 'Dragon' when he participated in judging 18 groups of business students from Stockport College who presented their business ideas in a Dragons Den style format called Perfect Pitch. This was a valuable sounding … [Read more...]
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FREE CHILDCARE TO BENEFIT OVER 1,200 TWO YEAR OLDS IN STOCKPORT
A total of 1,274 two year old children in Stockport are eligible for FREE childcare at nurseries, pre-schools or childminders across the borough. Families in receipt of certain benefits or who have an annual household income below £16,190 are urged to visit their local Sure Start … [Read more...]
ITS A BOY ! APRIL FOOL OF A FOAL
After waiting for just over 11 months, Robinsons’ Shire Horse Royale has given birth to a colt at 4:22am today at the stables, based next door to Robinsons Visitor Centre in Stockport. Sired by Wheathead Stchamard, who stands at a gigantic 18.2 hands, the bambino weighed 104 pounds and … [Read more...]
DOUBLE DIGIT GROWTH FOR HOUSING & COMMERCIAL SIGNALS INCREASING CONFIDENCE
Double digit growth for housing and commercial signals increasing construction confidence. Healthy growth in the residential and commercial sectors during the first quarter of 2014 shows UK construction confidence is increasing, according to the latest figures from industry analysts … [Read more...]
SAUDIA RETURN TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT AS FIRST DIRECT JEDDAH FLIGHT IN FIVE YEARS LANDS
Today saw the return of a direct service between Manchester Airport and Jeddah for over five years, as Saudia’s inaugural flight touched down at Terminal Two. The new route, which will operate three times a week, will be a great asset to businesses in the region and Saudi Arabia, plus it … [Read more...]
TOURISM BOOST AS AIRPORT BACKS LOCAL ARTS WITH 25 YEAR ENCORE
Arts organisations and Greater Manchester tourism has received a major boost with the news that Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is ploughing £340,000 into arts sponsorship in 2014. The cash marks MAG’s 25thanniversary of arts patronage, which has seen it become one of the largest … [Read more...]
SuperT BRAND LAUNCHED BY PARAGON CPS AFTER INVESTMENT OF £30k
Stockport digital printers Paragon CPS Ltd have launched a new brand – SuperT. As part of their digital product portfolio, Paragon CPS have been supplying branded work wear and promotional products to corporate customers for many years and have created SuperT to lead expansion into the B2C … [Read more...]
COLLEGE SECURES ‘BLANK CHEQUE’ FOR BROADSTONE FASHION SHOW
Stockport College has secured the duo 'Blank Cheque' to perform at Broadstone Mill Fashion show next Thursday evening. Since the age of six, brothers Tom and Josh Phillips, aka Blank Cheque, have been honing their skills playing their respective instruments, enjoying practice and gigs … [Read more...]
SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR ST ANN’S
Hairdresser Becky Kay and her sister Donna Miles are taking part in the Manchester Midnight Walk in memory of their late grandfather and as a way of thanking St Ann's Hospice for caring for him during the final weeks of his life. Albert Boot from Portwood Stockport died of lung cancer just over a … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT PERFORMER BUYS AUDIENCE A ROUND AT £3,530!
Stockport comedian Jason Manford apologised to his audience for arriving late for a gig by buying them all a drink and picked up a bar bill for £3,530. Having been stuck in traffic for 2 hours he eventually arrived on stage at the Engine Shed in Lincoln 40 minutes late and to a great cheer … [Read more...]
ABBEY CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS ENGAGED BY RED ROCK FM
Red Rock Facilities Management (FM) a new company launched in Stockport in partnership with Fairhurst Estates, have engaged Abbey Construction Consultants (ACC) as Health & Safety specialists & advisors to provide services throughout the UK. ACC specialise in providing construction and … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS MONTHLY NEWSWIRE – LATEST BUSINESS & TAX NEWS
March has been a busy month in the world of finance and to help businesses understand what is happening, Hallidays have produced a monthly round-up of issues and events. Budget 2014 The Chancellor delivered his Budget Speech on Wednesday 19 March. Click here for the full story Changes to the … [Read more...]