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MMU launch £1m First Generation scheme

Manchester Metropolitan University - MMU - has urged North West business leaders to support its £1m First Generation scheme. The ambitious £1m First Generation scheme, which aims to unlock the potential in gifted, bright young people from families where no one has previously attended university, … [Read more...]

What is an ISA and is it for me?

What is an ISA? Is an ISA right for me? With interest rates at one of its lowest points, is this a good time to be looking at savings accounts? Christmas is fast approaching, another year is about to pass us by and, before we know it, we will have reached the end of the financial tax year. So … [Read more...]

FREE fitness classes and gym access across Stockport

For one week only, Life Leisure are offering FREE fitness classes and gym access across Stockport Life Leisure, which manages sports and leisure facilities in and around Stockport, is offering free fitness classes and access to the gym facilities at nine of its centres from 21-27 November. There … [Read more...]

Stockport legal apprentices meet Lord Mandelson at MMU

Three Stockport legal apprentices from North West law firm SAS Daniels have met former First Secretary of State and MMU Chancellor, Lord Peter Mandelson. Lord Mandelson visited Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) to talk with a group of young people from a variety of business sectors about … [Read more...]

Manchester to Tobago takes off with Thomas Cook

The 1st Manchester to Tobago flight took off yesterday as Thomas Cook launched its 17th long haul route from Manchester Airport.  The 12,000-seat programme runs weekly until March 19th 2017 aboard an Airbus A330 features Premium economy and James Martin meals.  Manchester Airport is the global … [Read more...]

Corrie stars shine at Beechwood’s Festival of Lights

Two former Corrie stars will be guests of honour at this year’s annual Festival of Lights switch on at Beechwood Cancer Care Centre. The event, on Monday 5th December from 7pm-8pm, at the Beechwood garden on Chelford Grove, will this year be hosted by patrons of Beechwood and former Coronation … [Read more...]

Stockport Exchange showcased to Chinese Investors

Stockport Exchange is one of 13 projects being showcased to Chinese investors as part of the opportunities to invest in the Northern Powerhouse.  The new portfolio follows the recent strong performance of foreign direct investment into the Northern Powerhouse, which grew at twice the national … [Read more...]

Stockport reflects on Remembrance Sunday

After Stockport paid its respect this morning, Armistice Day, the people of Stockport will also commemorate tthe fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday. This morning, at 11 minutes past 11, on the 11th day of the 11th month, the Council joined the Royal British Legion in observing a two-minute … [Read more...]

When can I receive my State Pension?

Many people are asking - When can I receive my state pension? Do you know when you can receive your State Pension? The rules and regulations regarding the State Pension changed in April 2016 - do they affect you? Successive governments continue to meddle with when you might expect to receive your … [Read more...]

China’s singles day celebrated at Manchester Airport

As new routes to China prove popular, Manchester Airport has joined in 21st century tradition and celebrated China's Singles Day. China's Singles Day, held every year on 11th November, is the world's biggest online shopping day. Bigger than Black Friday. Originally claimed as a celebration for … [Read more...]

Bellway to build 64 new homes in Hyde

Bellway Homes has begun work on a new residential development of 64 homes on a 3.98 acre brownfield site just off Dukinfield Road in Hyde. Located just a few miles from Stockport town centre, the former textiles mill new build development will be known as Canalside and comprise an attractive mix of … [Read more...]