A new report into the use of online video has found that sites could more than double their Google traffic by including a video thumbnail in search rankings. The two case studies included in Visibility IQ's Social Video Report add weight to the argument that brands need to optimise their rich … [Read more...]
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GMP launches its Christmas drink drive campaign
GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE HAVE LAUNCHED ITS CHRISTMAS DRINK DRIVE CAMPAIGN Greater Manchester Police (GMP) launched its Christmas drink drive campaign at an event in Stockport town centre on Friday 30 November. Representatives from GMP, the Fire and Rescue Service and the council's road … [Read more...]
UPDATE: NEW DEVELOPMENT MAKES HEADWAY AT GRAND CENTRAL
A temporary car park is now open at Stockport’s Grand Central leisure complex, as part of preparations for a new office quarter. The first phase of development - the construction of a multi-storey car park opposite the station - is due to start on site early next year. The temporary … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Expo: First Year Show a Huge Success
Over 400 people attended the one day show at Edgeley Park Football Stadium. The organisers of the Stockport Business Expo have confirmed that this year’s show was a huge success, by surpassing its 200 delegate target. The Stockport Business Expo, on the 22nd of November, at Edgeley … [Read more...]
Victorian and Vintage Events this weekend at Stockport Marketplace
Saturday 8th December - What The Dickens! themed Victorian event with family entertainment including Plaza Youth & Juniors performing as urchins on the steps of The Glass Umbrella, 8 Market Place at 12.30pm http://www.facebook.com/events/190018094456460/ Our pop up shop The Glass … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT CARER WINS TOP AWARD
A carer from Stockport has won a much sought after award at the Great North West Care Awards. Doreen Roberts, from High Lane, won the Unpaid Carers Award. Doreen has over 10 year’s experience of helping to improve support for carers of people with mental health issues. Doreen is … [Read more...]
The Greater Manchester Commitment – addressing youth unemployment
Stockport College Assistant Principal, Palvinder Singh, attended the Youth Summit as part of the Greater Manchester Commitment - the ‘flagship’ response to addressing the challenge of youth unemployment locally. The Greater Manchester Commitment offer incentives to employers to take … [Read more...]
Young people in our region need jobs. How can your business help?
There is a clear business case for the recruitment of young people: investing in young people supports long-term productivity and competitiveness in an ageing society, shaped by fast-paced technological change and an increasingly global market. The British Chambers of Commerce has been … [Read more...]
Newby Road, Bramhall Moor Lane Roadworks
Three way temporary traffic signals are in use at the junction of Bramhall Moor Lane with Newby Road to allow Electricity North West to carry out work on the electric supply cables. These will then revert to temporary two way signals once the works have progressed away from the junction … [Read more...]
Woodford – Revised Plans Follow Public Consultation
Stockport Council's planning committee will consider a revised Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) tomorrow following public consultation and feedback of 700 respondent's comments received from residents and community groups during the consultation period.. The revised planning … [Read more...]
B&M Bargains sold to US private equity firm
B & M Bargains, the Liverpool-based discount retail group owned by three Cheshire brothers Simon, Bobby and Robin Arora and with a store at Great Portwood, Stockport, has been sold to US private equity house Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). The new owners are planning international … [Read more...]
Stockport Roadworks
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS There will be a single lane closure on Higher Hillgate near to the junction of Brook Street in Stockport Town Centre for safe access to allow gully cleaning work to be undertaken. The work will take place on 13th January 2013 between 8.00am and 4.00pm. For more … [Read more...]