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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...]

Heartwood Investments reflect on impact of Conservative win

Heartwood Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of Handelsbanken plc, take a look at the likely financial impact of the Conservative Party's victory in yesterday's election. As dawn rose this morning, the results of Thursday's general election were clear: the British public has given current … [Read more...]

Independent Custody Visitors sought in Greater Manchester

VOLUNTEERS are wanted to become Independent Custody Visitors (ICV) in Stockport and across Greater Manchester. The Independent Custody Visitors - ICV - scheme ensures that custody facilities at Greater Manchester Police are independently checked and monitored by volunteers. Members of the … [Read more...]

Jet2 to take on more former Thomas Cook employees

Jet2.com are planning to take on more former Thomas Cook employees as it continues to add new destinations and more aircraft to its growing programme for travellers. To date, Jet2.com has already taken on more than 120 former Thomas Cook employees across diverse roles following the collapse of … [Read more...]