New Economy Manchester has published an invitation for interested parties to submit proposals for producing a new version of the Greater Manchester Forecasting Model (GMFM). The GMFM has provided a single forecasting model for GM’s economy, population and households since 2004. The … [Read more...]
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‘COFFEE’ CAR SETS WORLD SPEED RECORD AT WOODFORD, STOCKPORT
A North-East inventor driving a car powered by waste generated from coffee production has raced into Guinness Book of Records after clocking up an average speed of more than 65mph. Eco-engineer Martin Bacon, 42, set the record in his Coffee Car – a specially modified 1989 Ford P100 … [Read more...]
GREATER MANCHESTER FIRE FIGHTERS LAUNCH NEW DRIVER COMPETITION
FIREFIGHTERS in Greater Manchester are hoping to improve the safety of new young drivers through a video competition. They are encouraging those who have just passed their test to make a short video pledge about how they will be a good driver. The winner will receive a block of Pass Plus … [Read more...]
RESIDENTS SHOW HUGE SUPPORT FOR A6 AIRPORT RELIEF ROAD
Local residents are overwhelmingly in favour of the new A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road, with seven times more people supporting the road than opposing it. Working with Cheshire East and Manchester, Stockport Council sent out over 85,000 consultation surveys on the various options for the … [Read more...]
Charity Quiz Night
There are a few tables remaining at the Booth Ainsworth LLP Annual Charity Quiz Night which is taking place on Thursday 28th February at Edgeley Park, home of Stockport County. To celebrate our 12th year of hosting this popular evening, we are again inviting St Ann's … [Read more...]
SKI TEST WEEK WITH ACROBAT TV
Working with Ski holiday specialists Neilson and mountain experts Ellis Brigham, Acrobat have put together an amazing week’s skiing holiday to close the season. Departing on 6th April and staying in the Hotel Arlborg in snow-sure Les Deux Alpes, this is the only time prior to the 2014 … [Read more...]
RISE TO THE HEALTH CHALLENGE IN STOCKPORT
As people are now officially living for longer, Stockport Council is working in partnership with NHS Stockport and other local organisations to help residents live healthier and more independently for as long as possible. Information roadshows, with a theme of ‘Rise to the … [Read more...]
VIRGIN TRAINS MOST POPULAR UK OPERATOR
Virgin Trains has been named the most popular train operating company in the UK for the second year in a row. The Which? train-passenger satisfaction survey revealed Virgin Trains is continuing to prove the UK's favourite train company. Virgin Trains, who operate Stockport's local rail … [Read more...]
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL ARRIVES AT STOCKPORT PLAZA
The world-renowned Banff Mountain Film Festival (BMFF) is coming to the Stockport Plaza on Saturday 2 March - part of its largest tour to date as it visits nearly 400 communities across 35 countries! Through the big screen, audiences are offered an intense and inspiring experience, as the films … [Read more...]
SEASHELL TRUST SEEKS SUPPORT FROM 10K RUNNERS
Stockport based the Seashell Trust is looking for local businesses to raise funds by representing them in this year's Bupa Greater Manchester Run 10k run. The 10km run takes place on Sunday 26th May around Manchester City Centre and is excellent for raising the Trust's profile as it is broadcast … [Read more...]
MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK LTD APPRENTICESHIP NEWS
On Tuesday 29 January 2013, MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) Stockport hosted a visit from 25 people from 7 different European countries involved in providing apprenticeships and training for young people. The UK part of the visitors' tour had been arranged by staff at Tameside College in … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT HOUSING ASSOCIATION – £45m IMPACT ON LOCAL ECONOMY
Stockport Homes' £30m of expenditure has had a £45m impact on the local economy, a study has revealed. The study into the economic impact of social housing providers in the North, which was commissioned by the Northern Housing Consortium and conducted by Sheffield Hallam University, … [Read more...]