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Charity launched in memory of Bramhall girl

A charity to help those who are grieving has been formed out of the tragic loss of Hannah, aged 23, from Bramhall. The Hannah Whitley Foundation was set up to keep Hannah’s spirit alive after her passing in December 2017. Hannah was travelling in India when a fatal road incident suddenly and … [Read more...]

Lynx Taxis join Stockport clean air initiative

Stockport based Lynx Taxis has joined together with Stockport Council and Electric Blue UK to demonstrate the benefits of going electric to private hire drivers. Fifty Stockport licensed private hire vehicles driven by Lynx drivers are being fitted with telematic devices which measure emissions … [Read more...]

Apprenticeship with GMP for Pure Student

A student from Stockport based Pure Innovations has been awarded an apprenticeship with GMP. Blind from birth, Bilal struggled to find employment. He discovered that employers had too many negative preconceptions about his abilities and so he was never offered an interview. Now Bilal’s Supported … [Read more...]

CMA independent survey lists Handelsbanken top for SMEs

Handelsbanken has been named the most recommended for SMEs in the Competition and Markets Authority's - CMA's independent survey. Handelsbanken Stockport credits Handelsbanken’s decentralised model and strong customer relationships for its top ranking. Handelsbanken, the local relationship bank … [Read more...]

Acacia Homecare opens new franchise in Stockport

Acacia Homecare has launched a new service in Stockport creating up to 20 new jobs over the next 12 months. Run by Amy Stone, the new franchise Acacia Homecare Stockport has just been awarded with it’s CQC registration and is ready to start taking on customers as well as staff. Currently … [Read more...]

Dawn breaks on a Brand Workshop

Stockport’s Dawn Creative, a brand, design, digital and motion agency, are running a Brand Workshop this September. The event aims to help Business Owners & Marketing Managers take dedicated time out to consider their brand. It's for business owners that are looking to grow their business, … [Read more...]

Goal tracking in the digital age

Can’t see the wood for the trees? Too much to do and not enough time to do it? Struggling to stay on track? If the answer to any or all of these questions is yes, you need a goal-setting app. IT business support specialist, SAN IT based in Cheadle Hulme, suggest five of the best for Android or … [Read more...]

80 Oak Trees Celebrate Manchester Airport 80th Birthday

Communities across the region are being given the chance to apply for a commemorative oak tree and time capsule as part of Manchester Airport 80th birthday celebrations. The UK’s third largest airport announced earlier in the year its intention to plant 80 oak trees to mark the milestone, as part … [Read more...]

New family ‘wave’ announced by Stockport’s Tough Tribe event

Organisers of ‘Tough Tribe’, one of the UK’s premier obstacle course races (OCR), have announced a new feature for Stockport's Tough Tribe 2018 - two dedicated ‘family waves’ specially designed to encourage families to participate together. Is your family one of the toughest in Stockport? Now is … [Read more...]

Northern Rail strike prompts renewed call for action

A Northern Rail strike and a bank holiday weekend of chaos affecting the north of the UK has prompted renewed calls for a train trouble-shooter.    As rail passengers suffered a weekend of travel chaos, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has reiterated calls for an independent … [Read more...]

North West manufacturing jobs rise by 4.5 per cent

North West manufacturing jobs have grown by 4.5 per cent since 2010 in the North West, but developments in artificial intelligence (AI) will change the nature of jobs in the sector, according to a new study. The Business Growth Hub are reporting that EEF’s Regional Manufacturing Outlook 2018 has … [Read more...]

Over 3000 iDEA Digital Badges gained in Stockport

Learners in Stockport have won 3,077 iDEA Digital badges between them, with 51 people having gone further still and achieved their Bronze Award! Over 3,000 people in Stockport are developing their digital, enterprise and employability skills by collecting iDEA digital badges. iDEA is The Duke of … [Read more...]