The UK government has announced that Virgin Trains will continue to run the West Coast main line until April 2017. Last year the Government awarded the franchise to First but then cancelled the deal after revealing there were serious flaws in the tendering process. The government had initially … [Read more...]
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SPEEDY HIRE WINS £6M NATIONAL GRID CONTRACT
Cheshire based Speedy Hire Plc, the UK’s largest provider of tool and equipment for hire and associated services, has agreed a 3 year contract to supply National Grid worth up to £6m a year. Speedy Hire is a client of Stockport based Fairhurst Estates Limited, who manage their … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT VOTED 2nd HAPPIEST PLACE IN UK
Stockport has been voted the UK’s 2nd happiest place to live following research undertaken by online property business, Rightmove. Rightmove’s ‘Happy At Home’ Index is a unique, nationwide insight into the emotive relationship we have with the place we call home. Rightmove … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S C&C ARE TOP HATTERS FOR A DAY
Staff at one of Marketing Stockport's newest members, C&C Insurance Brokers of Romiley, are turning into the Stockport Hatters and supporting "National Wear A Hat Day". Employees from C&C Insurance Brokers Ltd in Stockport are taking part in the national "Wear A Hat Day" today Thursday … [Read more...]
ROBINSON’S ADAPT 007 TACTICS FOR PERFECT PUB PLAN
Robinson's, family brewers in Stockport for 175 years, have taken a fresh approach to addressing standards within their retail pub estate by engaging with 'secret agents' to get a more accurate feel for their customers and their pubs. Following the success of a similar mystery … [Read more...]
EASYJET TAKES OFF FOR RUSSIA AS PASSENGER NUMBERS SOAR
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has today begun its first ever scheduled flights between Manchester and Moscow, operating four flights each way a week. Upto 180 passengers from Stockport and the North of England can board the four hour flights that will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S SAS DANIELS ADVISES ON ENFORCEMENT COMPANY ACQUSITION
The corporate team at Stockport law firm SAS Daniels LLP, based on Greek Street, has advised the largest privately-owned enforcement company in England and Wales on the acquisition of a local rival. High Court Enforcement Group (HCE), which has offices in Cardiff, Colwyn Bay, London, Liverpool … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS CASINO NIGHT RAISES £1,200 FOR SEASHELL TRUST
Hallidays, (Stockport) Casino Night has raised over £1,200 for The Seashell Trust, Cheadle Hulme. All the hard work of Hallidays social committee and the generosity of their team members paid off last Friday when over £1,200 was raised from their Casino night. Casino International … [Read more...]
NEW IMPROVED LIBRARY COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR STOCKPORT
Stockport Council is launching a new enhanced computer system for the library service. As Stockport Council’s Libraries move to the new computer system there will be a period of transition from 27th March to 22nd April when access to the services will be limited. Councillor Mark … [Read more...]
EHL INGREDIENTS EXPANDS REDDISH FACILITIES
EHL Ingredients, Broadstone Industrial Estate, Reddish, is looking to buy a new warehouse facility in the area. Following extensive growth in 2012, the company requires between 6,000 sq. ft. and 10,000 sq. ft. to house ingredient blending machines, as well as suitable storage space for packaging … [Read more...]
COLD CALLER WARNING IN STOCKPORT
Stockport Council is urging borough residents to be on their guard against bogus callers. A number of residents in Stockport have been contacted by bogus callers claiming they need to check their property for the number of bedrooms linked to changes to housing benefit. Residents are being … [Read more...]
MARCH NEWS FROM PREST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Prest “Market Eye” is a monthly snapshot summarising recent economic news, giving a view on how different asset classes may perform over the next 6 to 12 months. Click image for the full summary for March. … [Read more...]