Stockport based Belle Vue Coaches picked up three top honours at a national awards ceremony. The firm won the best coach industry brand category at the UK Coach Awards, while staff members Rik Tapper and Shannon Meakin scooped individual accolades. Rik, a transport consultant at Belle Vue, won … [Read more...]
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It’s a workplace lottery
We’d all like to win the lottery but at what cost to your business? Does your company have a lottery syndicate? Winning may be their dream but it could be a nightmare for the business. Lottery syndicates can seem like harmless fun and a good way to build staff morale but would you be able to … [Read more...]
Together announces key appointments and prepares for further growth
Specialist money lender, Together, has added to its leadership team, as it embarks on ambitious growth plans. The group of companies has separated its retail and commercial activities under a new corporate governance structure, with the different divisions managed independently. Ron Baxter, … [Read more...]
What the Papers Say: BHS and Austin Reed fallout
Today's papers and websites focus on the possible demise of two high street brands, BHS and Austin Reed. The BBC reports that Austin Reed has entered administration putting 1,200 jobs at risk. It says: 'A statement from the administrators blamed a "challenging" retail market and cash flow … [Read more...]
Shopworkers’ trade union leader’s ‘dismay’ at troubles at Austin Reed
Shopworkers’ trade union leader John Hannett has reacted with dismay at news that another national retailer, Austin Reed, has gone into administration putting 1,200 jobs at risk in 100 stores and 50 concessions. The news comes just days after BHS filed for administration, putting 11,000 jobs at … [Read more...]
Tax ‘Dodgers’ in May marathon
On 14 May, leading North-West accountants, Bennett Verby will be giving new meaning to the phrase “Tax Dodgers”. Eight members of the team will swap their analysis pads and calculators for knee pads and calculated tactics, as they head for the dodge-ball court in a 12-hour marathon to raise money … [Read more...]
Women’s business group Network SK backs Roberts Bakery’s breast cancer campaign
Stockport businesswomen have given their support to a campaign organised by family bread brand Roberts Bakery to help prevent breast cancer for future generations. Twenty members of Network SK heard from breast cancer survivor and member of the Roberts family Lindsay Occleston, 54. The … [Read more...]
Starkey’s apprentice wins Stockport’s top award
Starkey Hearing Technologies' Accounts Apprentice has been awarded Stockport Apprentice of the Year and received a nomination for National Apprentice of the Year. Michael Valentine, 17, joined Starkey in 2014 and has achieved excellent academic results as well as proving himself to have a strong … [Read more...]
Beechwood chief executive Allen Whittaker dies after short cancer battle
THE chief executive of a Stockport cancer care centre has lost his own battle with the disease. Allen Whittaker, CEO of Beechwood Cancer Care, was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer just a few months ago and was admitted to Manchester Royal Infirmary for surgery in the last couple of weeks but … [Read more...]
PZ Cussons on hunt for non-executive chairman
PZ Cussons’ non-executive chairman Richard Harvey is to retire at the end of the year, part of Mr Harvey’s plans to retire and relocate to New Zealand when he leaves the company on December 31. PZ Cussons, whose new International HQ opened at Manchester Airport Business Park in 2010, was set up … [Read more...]
Champion day for Isaac Maley as celebrity football match draws huge crowds
Over 4,000 people braved the rain and wore big smiles at Altrincham Football Club to remember Isaac Maley. The ‘There’s only one Isaac Maley’ event saw celebrities including former Manchester United and England captain Bryan Robson, ex-Manchester City striker Paul Dickov, X Factor star Jake … [Read more...]
Historic ceiling repaired as part of Bramall Hall’s £1.6m makeover
An ornate ceiling in one of Bramall Hall’s most historic rooms has been finished as pert of the restoration project. Bramall Hall closed to visitors at the end of September 2014 to undergo a major transformation to the historic grade I listed building and adjacent stable block, thanks to a £1.6m … [Read more...]
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