Following a recent networking event by Stockport College, apprenticeships were very much top of the agenda with some excellent schemes in place and lots of opportunities for 2013. The event started with an introduction by the new college principle, Stephen Carlisle plus Stockport Council Chief … [Read more...]
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Stockport sorting office approach busiest times
With more than a billion items to deliver across the country this Christmas, it is perhaps not surprising that the occasional bit of tension creeps in at Royal Mail delivery offices towards the end of the night shift. Despite the time of day, any such moments at the Stockport Delivery Office are … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Passenger Numbers Rise in November
Manchester Airport enjoyed another bumper month in November, with year-on-year passenger numbers rising nearly nine per cent. The launch of easyJet's services to Tel Aviv contributed to the surge, which saw the number of passengers rise from 1.19m in November 2011 to 1.3m last … [Read more...]
GMP and Chris Bisson launch police museum app
The Greater Manchester Police Museum has launched an app to enhance the experience for visitors. The app offers members of public an audio guide to accompany them on their visit to the museum and is fronted by the actor Chris Bisson who plays Jai Sharma in Emmerdale. Chris is a keen … [Read more...]
Multi-agency operation launched to tackle organised crime groups and families
A multi-agency operation to tackle organised crime groups has been unveiled. Bringing together a wide variety of local and national agencies, the operation has been launched to target criminal networks and who cause misery and hardship to communities across Greater Manchester inclusing the … [Read more...]
STARRING ROLE FOR BRAMALL HALL
Stockport Council run Bramall Hall will star as the backdrop for a brand new TV drama. The ITV drama is called ‘The Making of a Lady’ and is an adaptation of the novel The Making of a Marchioness by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It is due to be broadcast at 8.00pm on Sunday 16th … [Read more...]
John Lewis take on 150 staff at Cheadle Royal
John Lewis at Cheadle Royal is putting customers first and taking on an 150 temporary staff to provide for the build up to Christmas and its extended shopping hours. It is hoped many of the positions will be made permanent after the festive period as the store reported that sales this month are … [Read more...]
NW businesses missing out without smartphone-enabled websites
Businesses in the North West are potentially missing out on billions of pounds worth of sales because they do not have smartphone-enabled websites, if the results of a new survey are anything to go by. According to a poll of 100 firms by Deloitte, just 15 per cent have websites designed to be … [Read more...]
Stockport College student illustrates childrens book
A CHARITY book has been launched to help raise money for youngsters in Uganda. It is called 'Christmas in Uganda', and all profits will be donated to Helping Uganda Schools (HUGS). HUGS was founded in Marple Bridge in 1995 when a visiting priest, Father John Kyazze, told Peter Mount about the … [Read more...]
Growth in North West Regional Exports
Exports in the Q3 from the north west have grown by 14.2 per cent or £786m against the previous three months. Figures released by HM Revenue & Customs show that £6.32bn worth of goods were sent overseas from the region in the three months to September. Stockport's Hughes … [Read more...]
MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) hosts Chilean Navy
In the last two weeks of November, MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) welcomed visitors from the Chilean Navy to their prestigious Academy in Hazel Grove. Their five … [Read more...]
MAN Diesel & Turbo Staff in Hazel Grove Donate Toys for Christmas
Over the past few weeks, staff at MAN Diesel &Turbo's UK's (MDT-UK) Stockport site have been showing their generosity by donating toys to this year's Salvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal. Earlier this week, a delighted Aubrey Draycott from the Salvation Army collected more than sixty toys … [Read more...]