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Electric Company Cars. Does the Tax stack up?

Electric Company Cars - does it pay? Between March 2014 and Match 2015 there was a massive rise of electric vehicles sold and registered in the UK. But what constitutes massive? 50 % increase – 175 % increase? Well how does 984% sound? This October the number of Electric cars on British roads … [Read more...]

Comedy afternoon puts a smile on Beechwood’s face

A comedy afternoon raised an amazing £75,000 for Beechwood Cancer Care Centre – smashing last year’s result by £15,000. Hundreds of men enjoyed the Man@Manchester event that was held on Black Friday, with Paul Sinha topping the bill – best known for his role on The Chase. He was joined by fellow … [Read more...]

Mad Hatters a hit at Bellway Homes Stockport

Mad Hatters proved a hit as more than 200 people attended the showhome launch of Bellway Homes Stockport. The event at Vision, on Europa Way in Stockport, started in style with queuing guests warmly welcomed by Bellway Homes’ sales advisor Suzanne McGovern, aka Alice, before enjoying a delicious … [Read more...]

Together appoints corporate development director

Cheadle based specialist lender Together has appointed a new corporate development director to its commercial property team as it continues to expand. David Cunningham, who will work with clients across the North West, joins from Secure Trust Bank. Prior to this he spent 21 years at NatWest, where … [Read more...]

Ransomware attack – inevitable or avoidable?

As San Francisco's transport agency becomes one of the latest organisations to be hit by a ransomware attack, is an attack inevitable for any one of us or can we protect ourselves? Computer viruses that threaten to delete your files unless you pay a ransom are known as ransomware, the fastest … [Read more...]

Stockport’s new interchange – a true work of art

Stockport’s new interchange is going to be a true work of art celebrating the town's heritage. Pictured: Altrincham Transport Interchange:  for illustrative purposes only Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Stockport Council have appointed local artist Tim Ward - founder of Circling the … [Read more...]

Stockport College to appeal Ofsted rating

The Principal of Stockport College has announced that the college intends to appeal the latest Ofsted report which rated it as ‘inadequate’.   The college, which was rated ‘outstanding’ by the education watchdog in 2008, originally fell to a grade four in 2013 when former FE commissioner David … [Read more...]

Bellyflop.tv mark birthday with video showcase

Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre was the perfect venue as the team at Bellyflop.tv held a video showcase event and celebrated their 8th birthday. Invited guests were shown 7 films produced by Bellyflop and gave their honest feedback. Jonathan Robinson, Founder and MD, said, “Tonight is a valuable … [Read more...]

Bennett Verby present at Apprenticeship Conference

Bennett Verby Adam Rhodes was guest speaker at Stockport's Apprenticeship Conference. The conference explored and explained the benefits of having apprentices in the workplace, how the system works and offered a greater insight into the Digital Apprenticeship Service. With a total of six … [Read more...]

Stockport athletes scoop Greater Manchester Sports Awards

Two Stockport athletes have won top accolades at this year’s Greater Manchester Sports Awards. The two were nominated by their clubs, relatives and Sport Stockport following their success at the annual Stockport Sports Awards. 17-year-old Jessica Eadsforth-Yates was named Sports Achiever of the … [Read more...]

Give your business a boost with £15,000 of business support

Catapult your business forward by signing up for the business support Pioneer 10 programme.  Pioneer 10 is a new and exciting, free business award and growth coaching programme for entrepreneurs in Stockport. It has evolved over the past 4 years and is open to startups and ambitious SMEs . It … [Read more...]

RBS funding supports new nursery for Little Footprints

Work to create a new Little Footprints nursery, providing day-care for children aged between six weeks and four years of age, is now underway following support from a funding deal with Royal Bank of Scotland. It is estimated that up to 20 new jobs will be created by the opening of the nursery, … [Read more...]