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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...]

Places available on Health and Safety in the Workplace course

Health and safety trainer Michelle Hay is holding a three-day CIEH Level 3 Health and Safety in the Workplace course. The OfQual accredited course will take place from June 14-16 in Manchester and is aimed at managers, supervisors and safety reps. Each day will run from 8.30am-4.30pm and will … [Read more...]

SAS Daniels enjoy a record year

North west law firm SAS Daniels has posted record results for the 12 months to April. The company, which has offices in Stockport, as wells as Macclesfield, Congleton and Chester, billed more than £8.6m in its last financial year, a year-on-year increase of 12%. SAS Daniels’ corporate, HR, … [Read more...]

Deadline looming to enter Stockport Business Awards

The deadline for entries to this year’s Stockport Business Awards is just a few days away. To be part of the awards, which are now in their fifth year, firms need to apply by Friday (May 27). Last year a record number of entries were received and organisers are hoping to uncover even more … [Read more...]

Together for safer schools

Marketing Stockport member, Stanley Security, have launched the Safer Schools initiative. Schools could win up to £10,000 in STANLEY security products and services. As a leader in the security industry STANLEY Security partners with educational facilities, and together, they strive to develop … [Read more...]

Vernon supports Beacon at Stockport Beer and Cider Festival

Beacon Counselling is once again the chosen charity for the Stockport Beer and Cider Festival which takes place next month. Thanks to sponsorship from Vernon Building Society, the festival hopes to raise vital funds to support Beacon Counselling’s work across Stockport. The annual, three day … [Read more...]

One MAN and his bike

Anthony Day, a Field Service Engineer with MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK), recently completed a four-day London to Paris cycle ride in order to raise money for charity. One of more than seventy riders who took the challenge on behalf of several charities, Anthony wanted to to raise funds … [Read more...]

Life Leisure centre shortlisted in UKActive Flame Awards

Houldsworth Village has been named a finalist for ‘Leisure Centre of the Year’ in the 2016 UKActive Flame Awards. The national awards, which cover the entire health and leisure industry, are the pinnacle of recognition for the UK fitness industry. The awards are shortlisted and decided based … [Read more...]