Stockport College student SAUL Parsons is dedicating his life to helping youngsters make the most of the childhood he missed so much of himself. A congenital heart condition diagnosed at birth meant that 19 year old Saul had to spend long periods of his early years in hospital recovering from … [Read more...]
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IS THE COMMERCIAL SECTOR THE MAIN DRIVER FOR RECOVERY IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?
With the UK construction industry making a marked return to growth towards the end of 2013, the spotlight is now fixed firmly on the commercial sector as the main driver of recovery reports Glenigan, provider of UK construction project sales leads, market analysis, forecasting, and company … [Read more...]
RBS REIGNITE SWITCHER CAMPAIGN FOR BUSINESS
RBS are re-igniting their switcher offering for businesses who have a turnover of less than £2m and launching a series of press advertising and outdoor posters over the coming weeks designed to increase awareness of the switcher proposition. The bank, whose campaign originally went … [Read more...]
SIMON RIMMER HOSTS MAN VS FOOD: ROUND 2 AT ROBINSONS BREWERY
Following a gruelling first round, TV Chef and restaurateur Simon Rimmer returns to Robinsons Brewery on Friday 7th March to host an ample second serving of Man vs. Food. This belly busting event, inspired by the hit US series ‘Man V Food’, pits 50 competitors against each other in a … [Read more...]
S CLUB CONFIRMED AS HEADLINE AT FOR LAUNCH OF MISS STOCKPORT 2014
S Club’s Jo, Paul, Bradley and Tina are back together after 10 years apart as headliners of the Miss Stockport 2014 event. The Miss Stockport beauty pageant is back after a six year hiatus. The event at The Stockport Plaza Theatre on the 24th of April 2014 will see the Mayor of Stockport … [Read more...]
LATEST – ROADWORKS UPDATE FOR STOCKPORT
Below is the latest list of roadworks in Stockport affecting Woodley, Bredbury, Bramhall and Hazel Grove. Stockport Council is currently carrying out drainage works on Hyde Road in Woodley near the junction of Wyecroft Close. The works are scheduled to finish on 26th February. … [Read more...]
NEARLY TWO THIRDS OF RGF REMAINS UNSPENT
A new report has found around 66% of the Regional Growth Fund remains unspent, according to a report by the National Audit Office (NAO). The RGF was established in June 2010 to encourage private sector enterprise by providing support for projects with significant potential for economic growth; it … [Read more...]
GORVINS SOLICITORS EXPANDS TEAMS FOLLOWING HEALTHY START TO 2014
Stockport law firm, Gorvins Solicitors, has strengthened its commercial and private client teams with the arrival of six people. Samantha Marcus, 36, from Manchester, joins as an associate solicitor in Commercial Property, having previously worked for DWF in Manchester. Wills, Trusts & … [Read more...]
WLL HS2 DEVELOPEMNT FURTHER INCEASE FLOOD RISK?
Flooding and flood relief is at its highest on many agendas following the wettest January recorded since 1920. It is therefore understandable that, as the route of Phase one of HS2 is planned to cross farmland that currently acts as natural flood protection homes, two MPs are voicing their concern … [Read more...]
MIDSHIRE RUNS UP FUNDS FOR 2 MORE CHARITIES
Four members of staff from Stockport’s Midshire Business Systems ran a half marathon in Blackpool to raise money for two charities. Managing Director, Julian Stafford (50), his daughter and Marketing Assistant Laura Stafford (21), Sales Manager Nick Rose (27) and Warehouse Apprentice Louis … [Read more...]
TWO ‘MAN’ TEAM IN PURSUIT OF MOTORCYCLING SUCCESS
Two young engineers from MAN Diesel & Turbo UK’s (MDT-UK) Headquarters in Stockport are working together in their own time in pursuit of motorcycling success. 20 year-old Jake Poole - pictured left - (who has just completed his apprenticeship and is now a fully qualified … [Read more...]
2 ‘MAN’ TEAM ON ROUTE FOR MOTORCYCLING SUCCESS
Two young engineers from MAN Diesel & Turbo UK’s (MDT-UK) Headquarters in Stockport are working together in their own time in pursuit of motorcycling success. 20 year-old Jake Poole - pictured left - (who has just completed his apprenticeship and is now a fully qualified … [Read more...]