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Kingsmill owner ABF’s Illovo acquisition confirmed

Associated British Foods (ABF), owner of Stockport's Allied Bakeries and the brand Kingsmill, has confirmed that its proposal to move to full ownership of Illovo Sugar will go ahead.  In April, ABF announced it would spend £262m to buy up the remaining stake in Illovo Sugar, the largest sugar … [Read more...]

Red Rock FM awarded best facilities management company

Red Rock Facilities Management were awarded Best Facilities Management Company at the Grafters Awards.  Jason Burke, Partner and John Thornley, Managing Director (pictured) attended the awards dinner in Manchester City Centre and were delighted to be announced as winner of the category. Jason … [Read more...]

New leasing assistant for Orbit Developments in Stockport

Stockport’s largest commercial landlord has appointed a new Leasing Assistant to support the business operation in Stockport town centre.   James Nicholson has joined the Orbit Developments Stockport team based on the 10th floor of Regent House, the developers’ flagship building in Stockport town … [Read more...]

BUMPER YEAR FOR CARGO AND FREIGHT AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

The growth in long haul flights to key markets from Manchester Airport has delivered a significant trade boost to the region where Manchester Airport's strong Middle East links resulted in more than 50,000 tonnes being shipped to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar. The last financial year was the best … [Read more...]

Vernon Jubilee Fund to give £10,000 to Stockport causes

Vernon Building Society is linking up with the Stockport Express to give away £10,000 in its Jubilee Fund. The Stockport building society will be again awarding funding to 20 good causes in the Stockport area with readers of the Express voting on how the money is shared. This year’s programme … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Jaffa cake takes the VAT biscuit!

As National Biscuit day approaches we ask: "Mc Vities Jaffa cake – is it a cake or a biscuit? VAT’s the difference" There is (surprisingly for some) a National Biscuit Day which this year is on 29th May. It could be seen as the perfect opportunity to celebrate your favourite biscuit, an excuse to … [Read more...]

New direct route to Beijing set to boost region’s economy

Business leaders, universities and tourism chiefs say a new direct flight from the North West to China will deliver a major boost to the region. Hainan Airlines will start flying from Manchester Airport to Beijing from June 10. It is the first ever direct service from the North to mainland … [Read more...]

Team Beechwood take on Great Manchester Run

A total of 96 people ran in the Great Manchester Run for Beechwood Cancer Care Centre. This year’s Great Manchester Run saw 35,000 competitors in the road race on Sunday, May 22 – the largest 10km run in Europe. The fastest runner for Team Beechwood was Barrie Charnley, 40, from Beechwood’s … [Read more...]

Stockport Council names its new Executive committee

The new Executive of Stockport Council has been confirmed at the annual council meeting. The Executive is the main decision making body of the council and is responsible for the strategic management of services. As expected, following last month's local elections, Alex Ganotis is the new … [Read more...]

Together confirms partnership with RBS for SME customers

Specialist lender Together has announced its partnership with RBS as part of the Capital Connections pilot scheme for business banking customers in selected regions. Where borrowing directly from the bank is not possible, SME customers can now be formally referred to the new panel of alternative … [Read more...]