The new Family Court is now in force in England and Wales as part of a major shake-up for the family justice system. SAS Daniels reports that a single Family Court will replace three separate tiers of courts that currently deal with family proceedings. Couples will have a single gateway into … [Read more...]
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FAIRHURST ESTATES APPOINTED TO £1.6m PROJECT FOR HEWDEN
Stockport based Fairhurst Estates Limited’s client and UK rental firm Hewden have broken ground on its latest development on a 3.35-acre brown field site in Bedford. FEL are acting as the Project and Contract Administrators for the £1.6 million rental depot which will offer … [Read more...]
HATS OFF TO ST ANN’S HOSPICE
St Ann's Hospice has been given a head start in its fundraising efforts after receiving around 400 new hats from an anonymous donor. The hats can be hired or bought from its charity shops in Cheadle or Northenden with income from sales going to help provide free care for patients. Stockport is … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ACCOUNTANT HAS THE LEADING EDGE
The Managing Partner of a Stockport accountancy firm has been recognised for his outstanding leadership skills. Andrew Baggott, of Clarke Nicklin in Cheadle, was shortlisted for the Finance Leader in Practice award at the Manchester Society of Chartered Accountants (MSCA) Annual Dinner. The … [Read more...]
COUNCIL BACKS ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK
Stockport Council is supporting Allergy Awareness Week 2014 to spread important allergy information to residents and businesses. Allergy Awareness Week is organised by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with Allergy UK and the Anaphylaxis Campaign, which runs from the 28th April until the … [Read more...]
PARKCLOUD WINS QUEEN’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE
ParkCloud is delighted to announce that it has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2014, in the category of International Trade. The Queen's Awards for Enterprise, launched in 1966, are the most prestigious accolades for businesses in the UK. Winners are announced each year on 21st April, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
Business news from this week's Stockport Express includes Stockport Business Awards - a boost for local business; legal eagles win Booth Ainsworth Annual Quiz; Speed dating event to connect businesses with charities; Stockport is feeling good, says Marketing Stockport members; BrightSparks can … [Read more...]
VERNON’S JUBILEE FUND SUPPORTS VOLUNTEER GROUP
Stockport's Vernon Building Society has awarded £530 to local group Artworks from its £10,500 Jubilee Fund. The group, based in Stockport’s Hatworks Museum and run by volunteers, aims to help people who are recovering from health problems by providing a supportive … [Read more...]
CANTERBURY REVEALS NEW ENGLAND SEVENS SHIRT ON ST. GEORGES DAY
Stockport based Canterbury and England Rugby have chosen today, St. George’s Day, to unveil the new England Sevens home and alternate shirts in honour of their inspiration. Both shirts have been created with patriotic spirit at the heart. A sea of crosses, inspired by Saint George and the … [Read more...]
APRIL 2014 STOCKPORT BUSINESS REVIEW
The April 2014 Stockport Business Review, produced by Stockport Council, has local business and events. The Review provides information including details on networking events, business funding schemes, business support initiatives and much more. Download a copy HERE … [Read more...]
LORRAINE RIDING HIGH FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH CHARITY
The managing partner of Stockport law firm Gorvins shall be pedalling through tough African terrain this November, joined by other women in business, to raise funds for the Genesis Research Trust. Lorraine Lockie shall be cycling across Tanzania, covering up to 100km per day to raise at least … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT FIRMS HONOURED WITH QUEEN’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE
Three Stockport firms are among eighteen North West based firms to have been honoured at the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise this year at Buckingham Palace. Contra Vision Ltd (Bramhall) and ParkCloud Ltd (Stockport) were recognised in the International Trade section and Edina UK Limited … [Read more...]