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Lasting legacy of transformation at Manchester Airport

More than a dozen businesses are set to leave a lasting legacy of £1bn transformation of Manchester Airport as they sign a pledge to invest in future talent and recruit apprenticeships to work on the project.  A target of 150 apprenticeships has been written into principal contractor Laing … [Read more...]

Stockport County play-off place secured

After a nail-biting season, a Stockport County play-off place has been secured, paving the way for promotion next season. Last night, a well earned and valuable point gained at Chorley FC saw Stockport County secure a play-off place for the first time since dropping into the National League North.  … [Read more...]

Seashell Trust Chief Executive announces retirement

Mark Geraghty, Seashell Trust Chief Executive and School Principal has announced he is to retire. Mark, who has been head of the Trust for almost nine years, is to leave at the end of the current academic year. The Board of Trustees have appointed Jolanta McCall as Mark’s replacement. She will join … [Read more...]

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...]