A group of six pupils from Priestnall School, Stockport are celebrating after securing the first prize in Manchester Airport’s annual Dragons’ Den competition for aspiring entrepreneurs. The Year 10 team’s Manchester worker bee tote bags, Christmas cards and badges impressed a panel of … [Read more...]
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North-west small businesses exceed UK average on digital capability
A study by Lloyds Bank indicates that the North-west is exceeding the national average on digital capabilities in small businesses. The report surveyed 1,500 small business including over 100 in the North-west, looking at responses from leaders as well as business data to understand how SMEs are … [Read more...]
224 new homes for outskirts of Stockport
Cheshire East Council is set to approve a development on 224 new homes just outside Stockport, in Handforth, providing housing for the town and commuters to Wilmslow and South Manchester. The Meriton Road development from Anwyl Homes will be on former greenbelt land that Cheshire East Council … [Read more...]
2020 ringing in changes to landlord tax relief
As the UK counts down to the end of 2019, 2020 is ringing in changes to landlord tax relief that could leave sellers with a substantial tax liability. If you are a landlord with a buy to let residential property, and are considering selling, then read on as timing is everything. A day’s … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How much can I spend on an employee’s Christmas gift?
At this time of year, many employers would like to reward their staff with a gift and often ask “How much can I spend on my employees at Christmas?” Stockport accountants and business advisors, Hallidays, provide some insight into what the rules are when it comes to employee Christmas … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport reports record passenger numbers
In figures reported by owners, Manchester Airport Group, 17.4 million passengers travelled from Manchester Airport, setting a new record for the airport, in the six months up to the end of September 2019. This figure equates to a 4.8% growth in passenger numbers compared to the same period … [Read more...]
New £15 million care home in Bramhall moves closer to completion
Work continues on a 4000 sq metre state-of-the-art new care home in Bramhall, which is now just three months from completion and set to open in March. To be known as Bramhall Manor, the £15 million care facility is the latest for New Care, one of the UK’s fastest growing development-led care home … [Read more...]
Handforth Station gets a Christmas makeover
Passengers travelling from Handforth Station this December will have their journeys brightened up by a stained-glass style art display. The display has been made by Reception class pupils at Handforth’s St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School at the request of Friends of Handforth Station. The … [Read more...]
Recycle your Christmas tree for St Ann’s Hospice next year
National charity, JustHelping, is asking Stockport residents to recycle their Christmas tree to raise money for St Ann’s Hospice. A team of volunteers will be out in force to collect trees between Friday 10th and Sunday 12 of January 2020. Residents in Stockport and surrounding areas can … [Read more...]
World Champs 180’s will unlock the entrance for Stockport youngsters
World darts star Nathan Aspinall is hoping to use his talents to ‘maximum’ effect at the forthcoming World Darts Championships after striking a unique partnership with a new venue in his home town of Stockport The Players’ Entrance, the world’s first indoor, sports theme park, opened … [Read more...]
Manchester buy-to-let properties offer better investment than London
A league table by Aldermore Bank has ranked Manchester one of the best cities for buy-to-let property investment, ahead of London, with a trickle-down effect bringing attention on surrounding boroughs like Stockport. Aldermore Bank analysed 25 UK cities to find the best places to invest. The … [Read more...]
LGBT+ support charter gets backing from Stockport NHS Trust
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and local community NHS services, has become the first NHS trust to sign up to a new Greater Manchester-wide charter in declaration of support for the LGBT+ community. The trust has signed up to the All Equals Charter, which … [Read more...]
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