British Swimming has scrapped funding to Stockport's Grand Central swimming pool and removed its status as an Intensive Training Centre (ITC) after its budget was cut. Following the 2008 Games in Beijing, ITCs were set up in Bath, Loughborough, Stirling, Swansea and Stockport to help swimmers … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE – CHEADLE AND STOCKPORT CENTRE
Below is a list of the latest roadworks affecting drivers and pedestrians in Stockport: Footway repair work is currently underway on Kingsway, Cheadle between School’s Hill and Gatley Road. The work will take up to five weeks to complete and will be carried out between 9.30am and 3.30pm … [Read more...]
FAIRHURST ESTATES REPORTS ON THE HIDDEN COST OF RELOCATION
Businesses who lease their property and are looking to relocate often overlook the ‘hidden’ costs that may be associated with moving to alternative premises. Irrespective of whether they are increasing in size or down-sizing, it is important that any costs associated with … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S JUICED ORANGE MARKETING CREATES CAMPAIGN FOR STARKEY
Stockport's Starkey Laboratories challenged neighbour and fellow Marketing Stockport member Juiced Orange Marketing to create and deliver a marketing campaign to support their Independent network of Audiologists throughout the UK and reach the ‘silent’ sufferers. … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT TAXI DRIVER PLEADS GUILTY TO ILLEGALLY PLYING FOR TRADE
A private hire driver working in Stockport pleaded guilty to picking up passengers without a prior booking through a licensed operator. Mr Nasser Nasseri, aged 52, of Higginson Road, Reddish, admitted the offences of plying for hire and having no insurance at Stockport Magistrates Court on … [Read more...]
CHANGE OF PLEA TO GUILTY FOLLOWING MURDERS OF POLICE OFFICERS
Greater Manchester Police is aware that this afternoon, Tuesday 12 February 2013, Dale Cregan (born 06/06/83) of no fixed address, has pleaded guilty at Preston Crown Court to the murders of PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes on 18 September 2012. Greater Manchester Police welcomes these … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS LAUNCH NEW CONFERENCE AND VISITOR CENTRE
Marketing Stockport members have enjoyed a sneak preview of the brand new conferencing facilities for businesses as part of a new multi-million pound Visitors Centre at the historic Robinson's Brewery . Robinsons, which this year is celebrating 175 years in Stockport, is offering its stylish new … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT AND TRAFFORD TOP AREAS FOR BUSINESS IN GREATER MANCHESTER
Stockport and Trafford have been identified as the best location for business across Greater Manchester. The Santander UK Town and City Business Index is an assessment of business competitiveness in the UK and research highlighted Stockport and Trafford as the top areas of Greater Manchester to … [Read more...]
DJS RESEARCH STOCKPORT WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL MANAGER
DJS Research Ltd of Strines, Stockport, is one of the fastest growing research agencies in the North of England and is pleased to welcome Alexandre Tatry-Gautier as International Business Development Manager. Tatry-Gautier, originally from France, will take on responsibility for helping the agency … [Read more...]
FREEDOM LOGISTICS STOCKPORT WARNS SNOW CAUSES HGV BAN IN ITALY
BREAKING NEWS - SNOW CAUSES PROBLEMS IN ITALY Due to an expected snow storm all across northern Italy, the Italian government announced a complete driving ban for all HGV vehicles starting last night at 2200 hrs and ending (weather permitting) @ 2200 hrs tonight. Borders are already closed to … [Read more...]
BOOTH AINSWORTH – ADVISORY FUEL RATES FOR 2013
Stockport based Booth Ainsworth are reminding employers of the latest advisory fuel rates for company cars, effective as of 1st December 2012. These rates apply to all journeys on or after 1 December 2012 until further notice. For one month from the date of change, employers may use either the … [Read more...]
NEW APPOINTMENT AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT GROUP
Manchester Airports Group's (MAG) have appointed John Atkins to lead the group's entire property portfolio of airports including Stockport's local airport - Manchester along with East Midlands, Bournemouth and the more recently acquired Stansted. … [Read more...]