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Economic Growth in Stockport leads the North West

Economic Growth in Stockport has revealed that the town has the fastest growing economy in the North West of England, according to new research from Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). as reported on the Business Desk The UK Powerhouse study, as reported on the … [Read more...]

600 jobs on offer at Manchester Airport

More than 600 jobs at Manchester Airport are on offer as the UK's 3rd largest airport gears up for its busiest 12 months on record. Job-seekers from across the region are being invited to attend a special event on Thursday 26th April at Lancashire County Cricket Club’s The Point complex from 10am … [Read more...]

Wheels in motion for rapid transfer to Manchester Airport

The vision of creating a new rapid transit bus scheme between Stockport and Manchester Airport moved a step closer, as the funding to further develop the proposals has been secured from the Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund. Working in partnership, Stockport Council, Cheshire East Council, … [Read more...]

Midshire Man on Track for 2018 London Marathon

Midshire Managed print service provider's Regional Sales Manager, Steve Morgan is set for a personal best at the London Marathon 2018. Taking place on Sunday 22nd April this year, Steve will run to raise over £3000 for London-based charity Tommy’s, which funds research into stillbirth, miscarriage, … [Read more...]

Stockport Shortlisted in Top 100 Digital Councils

The people of Stockport are being urged to vote for Stockport Council as a leading Digital Council in the Digital Leaders Top 100  Stockport has been shortlisted as a leading digital council, for a second time. The Digital Leaders 100 list recognises organisations across the UK that are leading the … [Read more...]

Construction in the North West is UK’s fastest growing region

Construction in the North West is the fastest-growing region in the UK where activity has risen by 31% since 2016. According to a report by Turner & Townsend and published by Place North West , it makes construction in the region the UK’s fastest-growing market. The report said construction … [Read more...]

Beast from the East affects High Street Sales

A continued spell of disruptive weather at the beginning of the year, further fuelled by the so called Beast from the East, put paid to any hope of recovery for retail sales across the UK's High Streets.  According to the latest report from Springboard monitor, British Retail Consortium said that … [Read more...]

Ryanair to recruit 200 additional cabin crew

Irish airline Ryanair is set to recruit new staff and will be looking to attract from the Manchester area.   Ryanair, who currently employs over 9,000 cabin crew, is seeking to employ a further 200 and will be hosting events in Manchester, creating openings for potential employees looking to … [Read more...]

C&C Insurance Brokers opens new South Wales office

C&C Insurance Brokers Ltd has announced the opening of their new office based in South Wales and they also welcome a new addition to the business.    Karen James previously of Arthur J Gallaher brings with her 15 years’ experience in insurance broking and is a welcomed addition to the C&C … [Read more...]

Stockport supports National Diabetes Prevention Week

During National Diabetes Prevention Week April 16th-22nd Stockport Council and the local NHS are urging people who are invited by their GP to the Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme to take up the offer. Patients at risk of developing type 2 diabetes are being sent letters and text … [Read more...]

New curbs on bogus holiday sickness claims

People who fraudulently make holiday sickness claims have been dealt a significant blow after new rules to bring pay-outs under control were given the go-ahead.  Claims in respect of holiday sickness have risen by 500% from around 5,000 claims in 2013 to around 35,000 claims in 2016 raising the … [Read more...]

GM Mayor urges homeless to register to vote

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, is urging homeless people to register to vote ahead of the upcoming local elections. The last day to join the electoral register ahead of next month is Tuesday 17 April, and many homeless people and rough sleepers remain unaware that they can … [Read more...]