UK car retail group, Lookers, has launched a recruitment drive to fill 100 new technician roles including at the firm's Kia and Dacia dealerships in Stockport. Manchester-headquartered Lookers employs almost 7,000 staff and is one of the most successful and progressive car retailers in the UK and … [Read more...]
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‘Arts centre on wheels’ visits Bramall Hall
Cap and Dove, a unique mobile arts centre, is on its way to Stockport's Bramall Hall this September, commissioned by Greater Manchester Arts and GMCA, and led by Stockport Museums. Exhibitions, performance and activities will hop aboard and take place around Cap and Dove, to provide moments of … [Read more...]
September 16th: Coronavirus Latest News
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 7,312,683 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 30,597 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 8,340 , 86 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 201Total UK deaths: 134,647England Cases per 100,000: 277R number in UK: 0.9 to 1.1 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
North West businesses have secured £94 million in Start Up Loans
Businesses in the North West have now secured a total of £94 million in Start Up Loans from the British Business Bank, the highest of any UK region outside London. The government investment bank has surpassed a total of £600 million worth of loans given to new businesses across the UK since the … [Read more...]
New street art unveiled at Stockport’s historic Underbanks
Four stunning works of art by renowned and local artists have been unveiled in this historic and emerging Underbanks area of Stockport town centre, thanks to funding by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Totally Stockport. The street art project forms part of Rediscovering the Underbanks … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group responds to review of travel restrictions in PM’s Winter Plan
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has called for the UK's rules on international travel to fall in line with the rest of Europe following the publication of the Prime Minister's Winter Plan for Covid-19. In a statement, MAG CEO Charlie Cornish welcomed the structural review proposed in the Winter … [Read more...]
Specialist finance firm sees lending return to pre-pandemic levels
Specialist finance firm, Together, has revealed that lending has returned to pre-pandemic levels as the economy rebounds after the Covid-19 crisis. The Cheadle-headquartered group also announced its full year results, posting pre-tax profits of £149.7 million. Together's overall loan book now … [Read more...]
Stockport engraving firm partners with Polish counterpart
Stockport based Arden Engraving has entered into a new partnership with Polish-based diemaker Stamp Systems in a bid to expand operations across Europe. Arden Engraving, which is part of the Arden Group of companies founded in Stockport in 1964, manufactures embossing and hot foil stamping tools … [Read more...]
Stockport welcomes Afghan evacuees
Stockport has welcomed evacuees from Afghanistan, who have arrived in the borough as part of the government’s Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme. The scheme was set up to support those who have supported the UK mission in Afghanistan and who would be at significant risk if … [Read more...]
September 15th: Coronavirus Latest News
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 7,282,810 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 26,628 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 8,413 , 210 more than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 185Total UK deaths: 134,446England Cases per 100,000: 292R number in UK: 0.9 to 1.1 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
Outline plans lodged for 300 new homes at Gatley Golf Club
Land promoter, Hollins Strategic Land (HSL), have submitted an outline planning application to Stockport Council to develop nearly 300 new homes on Gatley Golf Club. The 44-acre privately owned site has been proposed for the 297-home scheme, which would included 50% affordable housing provision … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to attend diversity and inclusion online summit
Businesses in Stockport and from across the UK are being encouraged to attend an online summit, organised by BFI, to discuss managing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. There is still a pressing need for employers to revisit and reanalyse their Diversity and Inclusion strategies in order … [Read more...]
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