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Together welcomes new commercial finance director

Helga Wright has joined specialist lender Together, taking on the role of commercial finance director, as the business continues with its ambitious growth strategy. Helga joins from the Co-operative Bank, where she was financial director of the retail, commercial and business banking businesses, … [Read more...]

Manchester to Boston ‘weekender’ takes off for Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural flight to Boston took off yesterday, marking its latest milestone as the biggest long haul carrier from Manchester. The Boston Weekender programme, which runs twice a week throughout June to the middle of September, will take culture vultures and explorers for a … [Read more...]

Orbit continue to expand team

Stockport's largest commercial landlord is expanding its team and looking to recruit a Leasing Surveyor / Negotiator for their office in Alderley Edge.  Orbit Developments have a vacancy for a Leasing Surveyor/Negotiator to work within their busy team based in Alderley Edge to deal with leasing … [Read more...]

Trust appoints Gemma McCall as its Relationship Director

Brand communications agency Trust has appointed business development professional Gemma McCall as Relationship Director to support its growth strategy as the agency moves into its fifth year of business. McCall, 33, joins the Stockport-based agency having built a reputation in the north west as … [Read more...]

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...]