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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...]

Stockport wins iNetwork Innovation award

Stockport Council has won the iNetwork Innovation Award just weeks after being nominated for two prestigious Local Government Chronicle awards. Judges unanimously decided that the redesign of Fred Perry House reception and the introduction of the Better Off Stockport website were worthy of winning … [Read more...]

Together named as Best Bridging Lender

Stockport based Together, the specialist lender, has been named Best Bridging Lender at the annual Your Mortgage Awards. Widely regarded as the UK’s definitive consumer mortgage awards, they recognise and reward lenders that have offered the very best products and services to mortgage … [Read more...]

Council’s first 6 months at Stockport’s Merseyway

Stockport Council is marking 6 months since becoming the owners of Stockport's Merseyway Shopping Centre.   From day one, a priority for the Council has been making sure Stockport town centre has a shopping centre of which it can be proud. Key to this is ensuring a wide range and mix of shops are … [Read more...]

Chancellor’s Autumn statement sets out economic measures

The Chancellor's Autumn Statement outlined the government's Spending Review and set out both tax and economic measures. Philip Hammond's speech in short: The IMF predicts this will be the fastest growing major advanced economy in the world this year. Economy with employment at a record … [Read more...]