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Vernon Building Society profits up by 8%

Stockport's Vernon Building Society has returned profits of £1.3m, up 8% year-on-year, in spite of a difficult market. The Society helped 250 home buyers in 2016, including 26 first-time buyers. Mike Hanson, Chief Executive of the Vernon, said, “The changing market leads to more complex … [Read more...]

Royal Air Maroc takes off from Manchester to Casablanca

Royal Air Maroc has taken off from Manchester to Casablanca -  the latest operator to choose Manchester Airport as a base for its Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The Morrocan airline will fly a direct non-stop service from Manchester Airport to Casablanca officially launched with the inaugural flight … [Read more...]

Double Gold Investors in People for Rowlinson

Stockport based Rowlinson Knitwear has struck gold with a second consecutive Gold Investors in People - IIP - accreditation.   The UK’s market leader for personalised schoolwear, Rowlinson Knitwear (Rowlinson), has been re-awarded the Investors in People (IIP) Gold standard, the highest IIP … [Read more...]

Stockport Continuing Education Service launch new courses

Stockport Continuing Education Service is offering new, short courses starting in April, May and June in a wide range of topics. The following courses will give you valuable insight into subjects you may have wanted to take up but have not had the time to. Upcoming courses: Bookkeeping Made … [Read more...]

Hallidays release financial tips on April Newswire

Hallidays April newswire, designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues, includes a look at changes to the flat rate vat scheme, rise to the minimum wage the launch of the Lifetime ISA. Stockport based Hallidays - 'more than just accountants' - recently acquired Edmondson … [Read more...]

New houses in Macclesfield on brownfield site

Groundworks have commenced on an exciting new former brownfield site at canalside, a residential scheme off Gunco Lane to create new houses in Macclesfield. Previously a storage and distribution depot for R H Stevens Transport Ltd, the 6.18 acre brownfield site that backs onto Macclesfield Canal … [Read more...]

Stockport Business Awards 2017 open for entries

It’s that time of year again - the Stockport Business Awards 2017 are open for entries. Last year a record number of entries were received and organisers, Clarke Nicklin, are hoping to uncover even more successful businesses again in 2017. Andrew Baggott, of Clarke Nicklin commented: “Last … [Read more...]

Together announces partnership with Sale Sharks

Specialist lender Together has announced its partnership with Sale Sharks, the north west's premiership rugby team, for the next season, in a two-year deal that will run until June 2019. Based in Cheadle, South Manchester, Together offers a wide range of finance including residential, commercial … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific to fly daily Manchester to Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific has underlined its commitment to the North West and is set to offer a daily service from Manchester to Hong Kong.    Cathay Pacific has announced that it will be bolstering its frequency in the North West by offering daily flights between Manchester and Hong Kong as of 1 December … [Read more...]

Dawn Creative collects global Creativepool Award

Stockport based Dawn Creative has been recognised among some of the world's elite agencies as a Creativepool Annual Winner. As an industry network set up to connect brands, agencies and individuals through the creative work they have collaborated on, Creativepool’s Annual recognises standout … [Read more...]

M60 Towns Development Conference 27 April

Businesses interested in doing business in the towns of Greater Manchester are invited to attend the M60 Towns Development Conference. The event is being held on 27 April in Ashton-under-Lyne. Delegates will hear from representatives from Rochdale, Stockport, Trafford, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton, … [Read more...]

Surveyors need to be pro-active to attract young blood

Surveyors of Tomorrow: Why Smaller Firms Need to be Proactive to Attract Young Blood It has become a topic of conversation on the industry grapevine that recruiting qualified surveyors is not as easy as it was a decade ago. Anecdotal evidence suggests the numbers of graduates entering the … [Read more...]