SK1, Stockport Technical opened its doors to students last week. The school is the first technical school in the country and is pioneering a fresh approach to learning with a firm focus on “education to prepare you to earn a living”. The school enrolled 100 students and is … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
FROM CHEADLE HULME TO ABERSOCH ON A BIKE !
A group of local businessmen and Marketing Stockport member Sims Worldwide, are setting off to cycle to Abersoch over two days in support of Help For Heroes. Headed by Craig Daniels of Movers Transport and almost 50 cyclists, they are taking part in this long distance ride from The Hesketh … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT TECHNICAL SCHOOL STARTS NEW TERM WITH ORBIT
Orbit Developments are please to welcome Stockport Technical School to Wellington House, Stockport. The school has taken 5,243sqft within the 3 storey self-contained portion of the building. The School provides innovative, dynamic education and training … [Read more...]
HS2 – HIGH SPEED ARGUMENT RUMBLES ON
The argument for the viability of the new proposed HS2 development is rumbling. If it goes ahead, the new high speed rail link will connect London with Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester transporting passengers on a new line in record breaking times. Today, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – OUT NOW & LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
In today's Stockport Express - £300 of TK Maxx vouchers to be won and win your weight in beer. Also, the hero dad who saved a disabled man from a fire, the latest Save the Vale campaign and plans for a new school in the Heatons. Businesses in the paper today include; TK Maxx, Dyer … [Read more...]
NEW PUBLIC EXHIBITION FOR WOODFORD DEVELOPMENT
Harrow Estates and Avro Heritage have announced that they intend to hold a two-day Public Exhibition on the forthcoming planning application for the Woodford Aerodrome site in Stockport. Following community workshops held in July, Harrow Estates and Avro Heritage are holding a two-day Public … [Read more...]
GRAND CENTRAL RENAMED STOCKPORT EXCHANGE
Muse Developments and Stockport Council have today announced that their Stockport regeneration scheme formerly known as Grand Central is to change its name. The £140 million development will now be called Stockport Exchange giving the North West’s newest business hub and gateway into … [Read more...]
TEAM LEEMIC TERRIERS CONQUER YORKSHIRE PEAKS
Stockport's 'Terrier Team Leemic' conquered 3 Yorkshire Peaks at the weekend as part of their determination to raise funds for for St Ann's Hospice. Not even the driving rain and wind at the summits could put Nick Pendlebury and his family from Woodley off course in their challenge to reach … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT STUDENT IS ONE OF SELFRIDGES BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS!
Stockport has a connection for Selfridges' Bright Young Things as the class of 2013 is unveiled. This year, Selfridges are introducing another 15 ‘ones to watch’ from the worlds of fashion, art, design and food, including Stockport girl George Wu who is one of the selected … [Read more...]
WHO MAKES YOU PROUD OF STOCKPORT?
Stockport much to be proud of; the 'Proud of Sockport' awards reward those individuals who work hard to promote Stockport as they are recognised in the borough's popular citizen awards. The Proud of Stockport awards will … [Read more...]
DJS RESEARCH ADDS FURTHER STRENGTH TO RESEARCH TEAM
Stockport based DJS Research Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Easdown as a Research Executive. Christian’s appointment is the twelfth since the start of the year for the northern market research agency – which now boasts 44 permanent … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT MUSEUMS CELEBRATE HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September, Staircase House and Bramall Hall, two of Stockport Council’s wonderful heritage attractions, are taking part in Heritage Open Days (HODs) 2013. HODs takes place every year and celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by … [Read more...]