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5,000 roles on offer at aviation jobs fair

More than 5,000 roles on offer at jobs fair for those impacted by Thomas Cook collapse Manchester Airport to play host for dedicated employment event for Thomas Cook employees who lost their jobsEvent also open for those working in airline’s supply chain who are also impactedBusinesses offering … [Read more...]

UK: New measures announced to help boost the nation’s skills

Measures will support ongoing work to transform technical education including providing up to £120 million to establish up to 8 more Institutes of Technology. Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson has announced a series of measures to help make sure the country can continue to build the skilled … [Read more...]

Trainees qualify at Stockport law firm

Stockport law firm SAS Daniels has announced that two trainees have qualified after completing their training contracts with the firm. Zoe Worthington and Sophie Adshead joined in 2017 and qualify as Solicitors within the Family and Corporate and Commercial teams respectively.  Four more … [Read more...]

Three in five first time buyers rely on ‘Bank of Mum & Dad’

First time buyers today are three times more likely to need mum and dad’s help than first time buyers 30 years agoJust Group also reveals the UK hotspots where the Bank of Mum of Dad is most called upon Three in every five (61%) first time buyers (FTBs) who got on the property ladder in the last … [Read more...]

Stockport Sports Awards honour local sporting heroes

Stockport’s sporting heroes have been honoured with a Stockport Sports Award as elite athletes, clubs, volunteers and local community champions were recognised for their hard work and dedication. Stockport’s annual Sports & Physical Activity Awards were held at Houldsworth Golf Club, … [Read more...]

Mercedes-Benz Stockport commission art piece for new facility

Renowned Manchester photographer, Craig Barker, has created a new piece of modern art to be displayed in the brand-new Mercedes-Benz Stockport. Opened in July this year, Mercedes-Benz Stockport is owned by LSH Auto UK, part of the World’s leading premium automobile dealer group (LSH … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester looks to introduce bus franchising scheme

GREATER Manchester is gearing up to be the first city-region in the UK to hold a public consultation on the introduction of a bus franchising scheme, using powers available under the Bus Services Act 2017.At a meeting on Monday 7 October, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) will be … [Read more...]

M&S Handforth Dean plans approved for retail development

Cheshire East Council have approved expansion plans at M&S Handforth Dean as approved as reported on Place North West Plans to extend M&S Handforth Dean by 26,400 sq ft has secured unanimous backing after planning officers switched their recommendation from refusal to approval after … [Read more...]

Stockport CP Society Golf Day raises a record £16,000!

More golfers turned out than ever before for the Stockport CP Society 26th Golf Day event and raised £16,000! Stockport CP - Stockport Business Awards charity for 2019 - said a record number of 36 teams of keen golfers tee’d off at Heaton Moor Golf Club to enjoy a full day of activities which … [Read more...]

All change at Hat Works in Stockport

Temporary, partial closures are set to make way for big, exciting changes as the Hat Works in Stockport will see parts of it close to visitors until mid/late 2020. This will involve weekend closures unless specific events are taking place. From October 2019, the ‘Gallery of Hats’ on the … [Read more...]