Not all aging is bad. 175 year old family brewery – ROBINSONS – has proved it still has what it takes when it comes to brewing excellence after being named ‘BEER CHAMPION’ 2013 at this year’s BBPA awards; fighting off fierce competition from the likes of Marstons, … [Read more...]
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2014 ENTRY TO STOCKPORT SECONDARY SCHOOLS – APPLICATIONS CLOSING
stockport Council is reminding parents/carers that the closing date for secondary school applications is fast approaching. The deadline for parents/carers to apply for secondary school places for September 2014 is 31st October 2013 at midnight. The online application process is open for … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS NOMINATED FOR AWARD
SAS Daniels, a key sponsor of Marketing Stockport has been nominated for ‘Best Law Firm’ at The Talk of Manchester Business Awards, which will take place on Thursday, 28 November 2013 at the Urbis. The awards … [Read more...]
UK EXPORTERS GET FLYING START WITH EASYJET
Online exporter community 'Open to Export' has launched a nationwide competition to help the next wave of UK businesses to spread their wings and expand overseas. High-flying UK entrepreneurs with an export … [Read more...]
MP URGES STOCKPORT’S YOUTH INTO ENGINEERING CAREERS
A local MP wants more young women in Stockport to take up careers in engineering, and is backing a national 'Tomorrow's Engineers Week' to persuade them to take up training. Commenting, Andrew Stunell said: "Engineering is part … [Read more...]
MIDSHIRE GETS A* GRADE FOR SCHOOL’S IT SUITE
Thanks to ICT specialist, Stockport-based Midshire, children heading back to a new term at an Accrington primary school have a treat in store, in the form of a brand new state-of-the-art ICT suite. The Mayor of Hindburn, Councillor Judith Addison and the Mayoress, Councillor Kathleen Pratt, … [Read more...]
CHILDREN AT ROMILEY SCHOOL RAISE FUNDS FOR SEASHELL TRUST
Schoolchildren signed up to raise a record amount of money for a charity for disabled children with communication disorders. Pupils at Romiley Primary School raised £2,400 for their charity of the year, the Seashell Trust. The Cheadle Hulme-based trust educates and cares for children and … [Read more...]
ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE NOW EVEN MORE CONVENIENT
Stockport Council’s Services for Young People have moved to Units 48-46 Grand Central, Wellington Road South, Stockport SK1 3TA. The new centre, on the main A6, will make it easier for young people to access its services. Young people aged 13-19 years (and up to 25 years for people … [Read more...]
LATEST NEWS POSITIVE FOR THE UK ECONOMY
The latest figures for the UK economy are showing some positive signs but there are still signs that a lack of funding may be stunting further growth and economicc recovery. Retail sales - during the three months to September 2013 were 1.5% higher than the three months to June 2013. This … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS LAUNCH HOSPITALITY APPRENTICESHIPS!
Robinsons has announced plans to launch a series of apprenticeships, in partnership with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and quality assured professional training providers Charnwood, to meet the needs of modern retailing. The scheme is fully … [Read more...]
ST MARY’S ‘NO LONGER AT RISK’ ENGLISH HERITAGE PRAISE FOR STOCKPORT
The newly restored Grade II* listed gothic archway at St Mary’s in the Market Place has been removed from the 2013 English Heritage ‘Heritage at Risk’ Register published last week after restoration work was carried following English Heritage granting £41,000 towards the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – OUT NOW & LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
In this week’s Stockport Express Business news – Travel Lodge approach Stockport Council with ‘You pay – we stay’ hotel plan; Bredbury based Hughes Safety Showers celebrate 45 successful years in business and Marketing Stockport’s Richard Higginson looks at how … [Read more...]