Schoolchildren signed up to raise a record amount of money for a charity for disabled children with communication disorders. Pupils at Romiley Primary School raised £2,400 for their charity of the year, the Seashell Trust. The Cheadle Hulme-based trust educates and cares for children and … [Read more...]
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ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE NOW EVEN MORE CONVENIENT
Stockport Council’s Services for Young People have moved to Units 48-46 Grand Central, Wellington Road South, Stockport SK1 3TA. The new centre, on the main A6, will make it easier for young people to access its services. Young people aged 13-19 years (and up to 25 years for people … [Read more...]
RENOLD TO CLOSE BREDBURY PLANT WITH LOSS OF 200 JOBS
Industrial chain manufacturer Renold has announced that over 200 jobs are to go at its plant in Bredbury, Stockport. From Renold’s headquarters in Wythenshawe, the company admitted in August that the business was no longer economically viable having posted full-year pre-tax losses of almost … [Read more...]
LATEST NEWS POSITIVE FOR THE UK ECONOMY
The latest figures for the UK economy are showing some positive signs but there are still signs that a lack of funding may be stunting further growth and economicc recovery. Retail sales - during the three months to September 2013 were 1.5% higher than the three months to June 2013. This … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS LAUNCH HOSPITALITY APPRENTICESHIPS!
Robinsons has announced plans to launch a series of apprenticeships, in partnership with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and quality assured professional training providers Charnwood, to meet the needs of modern retailing. The scheme is fully … [Read more...]
ST MARY’S ‘NO LONGER AT RISK’ ENGLISH HERITAGE PRAISE FOR STOCKPORT
The newly restored Grade II* listed gothic archway at St Mary’s in the Market Place has been removed from the 2013 English Heritage ‘Heritage at Risk’ Register published last week after restoration work was carried following English Heritage granting £41,000 towards the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – OUT NOW & LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
In this week’s Stockport Express Business news – Travel Lodge approach Stockport Council with ‘You pay – we stay’ hotel plan; Bredbury based Hughes Safety Showers celebrate 45 successful years in business and Marketing Stockport’s Richard Higginson looks at how … [Read more...]
HUGE SPLASH AS HUGHES SAFETY SHOWERS HIT 45!
There is no sign of easing up as Stockport based Hughes Safety Showers celebrate 45 years in business and is now Europe’s largest manufacturer of Emergency Safety Showers, Eyebaths and Decontamination Systems. The Company that started as a small fabricator working for local customers is now … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT INSURANCE BROKER ACQUIRED BY US FIRM
Stockport Insurance Broker Doodson, based in Hazel Grove, has been acquired by a New York based insurance brokerage and risk management firm. The international insurance broker Integro has announced it has acquired Doodson Broking Group, the entertainment and sports specialist for an … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS’ GINGER TOM NAMED ‘THE WORLD’S BEST HERB & SPICE BEER’
Robinsons Brewery, based in Stockport, has achieved the coveted Gold mark at the World Beer Awards 2013 for its Ginger Tom ale. After winning the regional heat held in Europe, Ginger Tom – a richly flavoured dark oak coloured ale with distinctive aromas of peppery spice and sweet ginger … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT LAUNCHES NEW AIRPORT AWARENESS VIDEO
Manchester Airport has launched a new video to accompany refreshed ‘Airport Awareness’ literature, aimed at helping families with autistic children when travelling through the airport. The Airport Awareness initiative was originally launched in 2009 and has now been refreshed to include … [Read more...]
CHILDREN’S POETRY COMPETITION ATTRACTS 1,000 ENTRIES
The Mayor of Stockport’s ‘poems for peace’ competition for primary schoolchildren in Stockport attracted 1,000 entries from across the borough. Councillor Chris Murphy launched the competition to mark the 2013 United Nations (UN) International Day of Peace. The winners … [Read more...]