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National Award for dedicated Stockport youth sports coach

A sports coach credited with helping reduce anti-social behaviour on estates across Stockport has been recognised with a national award for her efforts. Sasha Moore runs the ParkLives project, a programme organised by Life Leisure which delivers after-school sports sessions for kids in areas such … [Read more...]

Stockport Council issues flood update

Following unprecedented rainfall around the Stockport and South Manchester area, many roads were closed, rail journeys cancelled while many businesses and homes have been flooded. A stretch of the A555 Hazel Grove to Manchester Airport link road has been under several feet of water for much of … [Read more...]

Capital bike ride for Stockport Scopeguide appeal

A grandfather and grandson team are cycling from London to Hazel Grove to raise money for Stepping Hill Hospital's Scopeguide appeal. Not content with recently successfully cycling from Holyhead in North Wales to Hazel Grove, Derek Farndell, 68, and his grandson Lewis Regel, 15, will be riding … [Read more...]

Two new directorships at Stockport accountants

Stockport accountants Hallidays have promoted two of its Client Managers to director positions. Paul Richards and Tracey Hemingway join a team of 8 directors, 6 of whom are home trained, as part of Hallidays succession planning. Tracey joined Hallidays in 2008 and has been instrumental in … [Read more...]

New drive-thru initiative to recycle unwanted goods

A local charity is taking the concept of drive-thru one step further with its brand new initiative, a good way to recycle unwanted goods. The St Ann’s Hospice Drive-Thru Donations concept, is opening up a new, convenient way for local people to recycle unwanted goods and donate their unwanted … [Read more...]

Business Growth Hub promotes Energy Efficiency Grant

An Energy Efficiency Grant to upgrade your lighting or equipment, slash your energy bills and reduce your environmental impact can help your business to go green. If you have a small or medium-sized business in Greater Manchester, you may be eligible for our new Energy Efficiency … [Read more...]

Single parent travelling with Children: what do I need to know?

As the holiday season approaches, a single parent travelling with children will often ask: what do I need to know? Stockport legal firm, SAS Daniels' Cheryl Haywood offers her advice: I have received a number of queries recently from clients who are single parents travelling with children or … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: A guide to content marketing

With over 71% of consumers actively turning away from content that seems like it’s trying to sell them something, content marketing is a delicate balance of presentation and pitch. Stockport Digital Marketing specialists, Platform81, explain why when it comes to content marketing, strategy is … [Read more...]

MAG first UK airport operator to adopt Slave-Free Alliance

MAG, the owner of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, has today announced that it is the first airport operator in the UK to become a member of the Slave-Free Alliance. Slave-Free Alliance is part of Hope for Justice, a charity which works to end modern slavery by preventing … [Read more...]

Gender pay gap closed at Greater Manchester Combined Authority

New figures reveal the gender pay gap has all but been eliminated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, GMCA, which includes the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Greater Manchester is believed to be the first Combined Authority in England and Wales to have virtually eliminated … [Read more...]

musicMagpie appoints new HR and Talent Director

Stockport Exchange based musicMagpie has appointed Rachel Coxon to a newly created role of Group HR and Talent Director for the company. Rachel will be responsible for leading the people strategy and driving talent attraction and retention within the business in both the UK and US, where the … [Read more...]