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Christmas party season: Test driving a breathalyser

Having a few over the next couple of weeks? Work’s Christmas party? Maybe just a few down the local? Whatever your drink of choice, it’s safe to say most of us will be having a tipple or three over the Christmas season. Something not everyone considers however, is if they’re sober and safe to drive … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport reviews summer performance figures

Manchester Airport has reflected on its busiest summer season and reviewed its performance in the six months from April to October 2019, during which a record-breaking 19.93 million passengers flew from the Northern hub. More than 100,000 people a day passed through each day in August. Friday … [Read more...]

Scottish travel agent plans new Stockport branch

Scottish travel agent, Barrhead Travel, plan to open a new branch in Stockport as part of their expansion plans for 2020. Glasgow-based Barrhead Travel has been trading for 44 years, and the Stockport branch comes as part of a plan to increase the company’s branch network by twenty stores by … [Read more...]

New Stockport fitness studio to offer coaching from Olympian

Based at Life Leisure’s Stockport Sports Village, new fitness studio, H1VE, has announced former Olympic athlete, Andy Turner, will be joining the team as its Lead Coach. Andy Turner has previously represented Great Britain at two Olympic Games, and won gold in the 110 m hurdles event at the 2010 … [Read more...]

Student leaders address climate change

Students from Trafford College Group’s three campuses, including Stockport, came together with the GMCA’s Head of Natural Environment, Sam Evans, to address the issue of climate change. Students from the colleges’ youth social action groups, including The Green College Assembly and the Equalities … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Set goals to achieve your New Year’s resolution

As we start thinking about what changes we would like to make in our lives and businesses in 2020, Stockport-based accountants and business advisors, Hallidays, share their advice for setting goals and making them stick. Why set goals? Top-level athletes, successful people, and high achievers … [Read more...]

Transport for the North respond to election results

Following the results of the 2019 General Election, Transport for the North's Chief Executive, Barry White, has issued a statement in response to the Conservative party winning a majority. Mr White said: The North has – rightly – been a key battle ground in this election, with pledges made on … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Broadgrove planning on expansion

Stockport based Broadgrove Planning and Development have expanded their team and appointed Jack Appleton as Principal Planner. Established by Richard Walters and Andy McMullan in July 2018, Jack joins Broadgrove as the planning advisors prepare for growth in a buoyant property market. With … [Read more...]

Cheshire village pub gets investment from Stockport brewers

The Red Lion pub in Cheshire village, Little Budworth, has reopened following a 4-week refurbishment from Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery. The licensees and 181-year-old family brewers invested over £150,000 in the Cheshire village pub. The refurbishment is part of an ongoing investment by … [Read more...]

Stockport NHS recognised for armed forces support

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has won a people management award for its support for staff who work in the armed forces. The trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital was triumphant in the 'We Look After Our People' category at this year's Healthcare People Management Association (HPMA) Excellence … [Read more...]

Training to be a Manager?

It’s good practice to recognise success in business or to be recognised as successful. Over-achieving in sales or receiving excellent customer reviews may lead to a pay rise, personal healthcare, additional benefits or even a promotion.  But, someone with a natural sales talent may not be a … [Read more...]