STOCKPORT College Carpentry and Wood Occupation student Matthew Beech has scooped silver place in a prestigious construction competition. This week the 18-year-old recently became the regional runner up in the annual Institute of Carpenters competition this academic year, the competition is open … [Read more...]
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IS YOUR PAYROLL READY FOR RTI?
There are now only four weeks to go until the new PAYE reporting system, known as Real Time Information (RTI), will be introduced. However there may still be some employers who are not prepared. HMRC are stepping up their campaign to raise awareness of RTI, provide support to employers to … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SEEKS COMMUNITY PARTNER FOR SPORTS CENTRE
Local community groups have just over a week left to come forward with proposals to run a new leisure facility in Heaton Moor. Following an extensive consultation, Stockport Council listened to local people's views and earmarked part of the former Peel Moat site for a brand new sports … [Read more...]
NEW GUIDANCE ON ALLERGEN LABELLING
New guidance has been launched to help the food industry understand and implement changes in EU legislation for allergen labelling on products.The guidance, which has been put together by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) in partnership with the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), offers clear … [Read more...]
RBS BACKS LOCAL STOCKPORT FOOD COMPANY
The Authentic Food Company has strengthened its financial relationship with its bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, in a refinancing deal to support future growth. The Stockport based retail, pub and hotel catering supplier was set up in 1985 by Kamal Basran and has developed into one of the UK's … [Read more...]
‘TROOPER’ – A NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN IRON MAIDEN AND ROBINSONS
British rock legends Iron Maiden have teamed up with Cheshire family brewers Robinsons to create a new beer, "Trooper". Real ale fan and history aficionado Bruce Dickinson, Maiden's vocalist, played a major role in developing the unique flavour of the beer, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE FOR MARPLE
Temporary two way traffic lights will be in use outside 1 Church Lane to Ring O’Bells Pub in Marple to allow work on the carriageway to be undertaken. The traffic lights will be in operation 24 hours a day from 25th to 31st March. For more information call the … [Read more...]
FINE PRINT TEAMS UP WITH MANCHESTER GIANTS
Fine Print (Stockport) announce they are the new official sponsor and print partner of Manchester Giants Basketball Team. With an understanding of performing under pressure in a competitive arena, Fine Print and Manchester Giants have much in common, notably shared personal goals of continued … [Read more...]
THE ONLY WAY IS APPRENTICESHIPS AT STOCKPORT COLLEGE
STOCKPORT College is launching their own campaign called The Only Way is Apprenticeships to promote the importance of education and getting into work. The College is backing the sixth annual National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from today 11th to the 15th March and celebrates Apprenticeships … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT TOWN’S LEGAL FIRM WINS IN CITY AWARDS
Stockport legal practice and QualitySolicitors Abney Garsden is celebrating after collecting 3 awards at the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards. Abney Garsden was named the 'Small Firm of the Year' while individual wards were presented to senior partner Peter Garsden who won the legal aid lawyer … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S OFFERTON COMMUNITY GROUP ENGAGES IN INNOVATION
Offerton Neighbourhood Management Board has won ‘Most Innovative Use of Community Engagement’ at the Housing Innovation Awards 2013. The award recognises social landlords who put their tenants at the heart of everything they do; organisations which exist for tenants, providing … [Read more...]
LAW FIRM LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS BUSINESS ACADEMY
New business training venture from Gorvins starts by tackling issues from substance abuse in the workplace to corporate manslaughter. Leading law firm Gorvins Solicitors has teamed up with a unique set of expert partners to develop a prestigious school of education and training to help … [Read more...]