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Drop off area at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 changes

As part of its £1bn Transformation Programme (MAN-TP), the drop off at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 has changed. Instead of using the ramp at the front of the building, passengers are now being asked to drop off at the ground level in a specially commissioned forecourt. Works began this summer on … [Read more...]

Why Should I Worry About Japanese Knotweed?

The two words that send shivers down the spine of any property owner - Japanese Knotweed is classified as an invasive plant in many countries. It's a plant which can seriously damage buildings and construction sites if left unchecked. It has a wide-ranging root system, which can extend up to 3m … [Read more...]

The Winners of the Vernon Jubilee Fund are …

The Stockport County Community Foundation and The Wellspring homeless charity were the two big winners after the votes were counted in the £10,000 Vernon Jubilee Fund. A record 4,371 votes were cast via the Stockport Express and the Vernon Building Society Facebook page for the 16 shortlisted … [Read more...]

‘Celebrating Stockport’ Photographic competition

Merseyway Shopping Centre is calling upon local photographers to get snap happy in their 'Celebrating Stockport' campaign. Merseyway Shopping Centre is hosting a photography competition for budding photographers to celebrate the rich heritage and vibrant community of Stockport. Open to … [Read more...]

GDPR affects us all – what you need to know!

The new General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR - will apply in the UK from 25 May 2018 and will affect anyone and everyone who comes in touch with any form of personal data, both here in the UK and across the EU. The government has confirmed that the UK’s decision to leave the EU will not … [Read more...]

It’s getting spooky at Stockport County

Spooky happenings are set to get even more scary at Stockport County as the club host a Halloween event at Edgeley Park. Stockport's football club are holding a charity fund raising night on Saturday 28th October. An abundance of spooky things will be going on during the event, with magicians, an … [Read more...]

Entrepreneurs gather at Stockport business angel event

Earlier this month, Hallidays brought together investors and entrepreneurs at their third Stockport Business Angels event in conjunction with North West Business Angels. At this ‘Dragons Den’ style event 5 entrepreneurs and innovators pitched their products and services to an audience of … [Read more...]

Stockport based musicMagpie launches revamped app

Tech site musicMagpie.co.uk has launched a brand-new version of its iOS app which will now enable customers to buy refurbished tech and media from the musicMagpie Store as well as trade-in their unwanted items. The new app will make it a seamless experience to purchase refurbished tech and media … [Read more...]

Selling and exiting your business

Many will say that the time to start planning, or at least thinking about your exit plan, is when you start the business. What would entrpreneur, Garry Diver, say ? Probably a bit too soon, but it’s worth thinking about having a plan once the business has stabilised and it looks like it going to … [Read more...]

MDT-UK tendering for Type 45 Destroyers PiP

The six Type 45 Destroyers in service with the Royal Navy are the most advanced Destroyers the nation has ever constructed. They are planned to have a power-upgrade to enhance their capabilities further and the Ministry of Defence is currently tendering for this “Power Improvement Programme” … [Read more...]

Consultation opens on new GM business support service

Businesses are being invited to take part in a survey that will help Greater Manchester partners steer a new GM business support service. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care partnership are designing a new early intervention service … [Read more...]

Together celebrates win at Stockport Business Awards

Cheadle-based finance company Together is celebrating success after winning ‘Excellence in CSR’ at the Stockport Business Awards. A business with an impressive 43-year history, Together provides finance to a wide range of customers; from homebuyers and property investors to businesses and … [Read more...]