Attendance at Stockport County has set a new record for the Conference North League, with 5630 people visiting Edgeley Park for the visit of neighbours FC United of Manchester. The crowd beats the previous record which was set by Worcester City when they bid an emotional farewell to their home … [Read more...]
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Midshire wins first global IT contract
Local sales and service provider Midshire® has secured its first global IT contract with Europe-based US Tax & Finance Ltd, the first international contract in its 27-year history. With offices in London, Geneva and Zurich, US Tax & Finance has been providing both individual and corporate … [Read more...]
Together bolsters development finance team
Financial services group Together has appointed a new head of development funding as it continues to expand its commercial team. Ian Pickering, who has over 25 years experience in financial services, joins from Aldermore, although he had in fact worked for Together before that. His expertise spans … [Read more...]
£400m northern powerhouse investment fund released for region’s SMEs
British Bank Business Bank has launched the £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund to help boost business for SMEs in the region. In November 2015, the Chancellor announced an agreement between the British Business Bank and LEPs in the North West, Yorkshire & the Humber and Tees Valley to … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Vernon Building Society named best in UK for savings
Stockport's Vernon Building Society has been awarded ‘Best Savings Provider’ at the 2017 British Bank Awards, beating all national banks and building societies to the top spot. The Vernon Building Society is a local, independent building society, based in Stockport. The Society was founded in … [Read more...]
SAUDIA announces new service Manchester to Riyadh
SAUDIA has announced a twice weekly service from Manchester to Riyadh. Launching on the 23rd of June, it complements the current offer of five flights a week to Jeddah. Passengers can now fly direct to Saudi Arabia seven days a week. The flight is scheduled to depart Mondays and Fridays. The … [Read more...]
Stockport set to become Mercedes Benz regional hub
Mercedes-Benz is hoping Stockport could soon become home to a regional sales and distribution hub for the luxury brand, creating hundreds of jobs and opportunities for local people. International retail automotive group, Lei Shing Hong, is submitting plans to Stockport Council to regenerate a … [Read more...]
Stockport DigiFest pulls in the crowds
Stockport DigiFest, run by Stockport Council in the town centre on Saturday 18th February, has proved a roaring success. More than 800 people poured into Central Library and the Hat Works Museum – mostly families keen to try the free activities on offer at this special half-term event. At … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport calls for Government action on transport spend
"The time is now" as Manchester Airport calls for Government action on transport spend and to throw its weight behind the Northern Powerhouse vision. That was the message today delivered by Manchester Airport chief executive Ken O'Toole, as he unveiled the next phase of its £1bn Transformation … [Read more...]
Specialist lender Together expands commercial team
Specialist lender Together has made two appointments to its commercial team as it continues with ambitious growth plans, following its success in 2016. Together currently employ over 600 and have over 80 vacancies available at their Cheadle Royal based offices. David Walsh has joined as commercial … [Read more...]
RBS reveal alternative plan for Williams & Glyn
A former condition set by the European Union to address competition concerns and following the Government’s bail out of RBS, could be amended if an alternative deal is accepted to spare the banks forced sale of Williams & Glyn. A deal put forward to the European Union would instead allow RBS … [Read more...]
Together launches community Foodbank
Stockport based financial services group, Together, has launched its own community Foodbank for the local community, collecting over 800 food donations in just two weeks. Working in partnership with Stockport Foodbank, which is run by the Trussell Trust and provides emergency food for local people … [Read more...]
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