Stockport Council is due to start construction works on A6 Wellington Road South between the junctions with Railway Road/John Street and Exchange Street/St Petersgate. The works, which begin on Monday 20th May and will last for up to 26 weeks, will involve the following: Carriageway … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT PUPIL WINS SCI-FI WRITING COMPETITION
Over 25 talented young writers from secondary schools in Stockport entered a science-fiction writing competition organised by Stockport Council. The ‘First Contact’ competition for 14 to 19 years olds set pupils the challenge of writing a maximum 2,000 … [Read more...]
AMSHIRE ACHIEVES SILVER FOR MICROSOFT
Stockport based Amshire Solutions Ltd has today announced it has achieved a Silver Small Business competency, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft Corp. customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft silver competency, partners must … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT STUDENTS MEET MP AT AIRPORT ACADEMY
STOCKPORT College and Manchester Airport's Young Persons' Academy students met with MP Matthew Hancock when he visited their bespoke training centre at the Enterprise Centre in Wythenshawe. Skills Minister Matthew Hancock spoke to the students and met with Commercial Director Debbie Fennell and … [Read more...]
TROOPER BEER OFFICIAL LAUNCH
The 9th of May 2013 was certainly a day to remember in Robinsons staggering 175 year legacy as they expected a product launch like no other before … and they were not disappointed! With a reception attended by over 100 influential brewing trade representatives from both the UK and … [Read more...]
THE STOCKPORT BIG EVENT
The Stockport Big Event Series launched last year and was an immediate hit with Stockport's business community and residents. Now set to be an annual event in Stockport, the Big Event event series - The Big Walk, The Big Cycle and The Big Run - takes place over the summer and has the ambition of … [Read more...]
TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO STOCKPORT’S HUGHES SHOWERS
Hughes Safety Showers has expanded the team at its Bredbury HQ and has made two senior appointments to strengthen the award winning manufacturing business. As winners of the Gold Investor in People award, it is evident that its staff are at the heart of their success and appointing the best … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL NEW EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCED
The next Executive, reduced from ten to eight as part of the Council's money saving measures, takes over on 21st May 2013. As there were no elections in Stockport this year, the borough continues to be run by the Liberal Democrats in minority control. The new Executive is: Leader … [Read more...]
C&C INSURANCE BROKERS DONATE TO CHARITY
Marketing Stockport member, C&C Insurance Brokers sponsorship with Sale Sharks has resulted in helping to make life easier for a very special little boy! Staff and Directors of Romiley based C&C attended the last match of the season at Sale Shark's Salford City Stadium where, despite a … [Read more...]
"TEAM FAIRHURST" IN TRAINING FOR BUPA GREAT MANCHESTER RUN
11 runners will be forming “Team Fairhurst” to take part in the Bupa Great Manchester 10k Run on 26th May to raise funds for two local charities. Every year Stockport based Fairhurst Estates Limited believe in putting something back into the community and this year they are … [Read more...]
AEGEAN AIRLINES GOING GREEK FROM MANCHESTER AIRPORT
Aegean Airlines is set to launch a new Greek service from Manchester Airport. Award winning Aegean Airlines has announced that it will begin operating a direct service between Manchester and Athens on Saturdays and Mondays from May 25 2013. Flights on the route are now on sale with prices … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT PROMOTES DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES
Stockport Council is working in partnership with other agencies to help raise awareness of the challenges faced by people with dementia when they are out and about in the local community. The Council in partnership with NHS Stockport CCG, Stockport’s Dementia Champion’s … [Read more...]