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Marketing Stockport EU debate: ‘No business case for leaving’

Marketing Stockport members have been told there is 'no business case for leaving' leaving the EU.    Dr John Ashcroft, CEO of pro-manchester and author of The Saturday Economist, made the comments during a round-table debate of Marketing Stockport's founding members at Beechwood Cancer Care … [Read more...]

New poll shows young people reticent to start own business

A new YouGov poll commissioned by Google has shown that most young people don’t see the benefits in starting and owning their own business. Only 32% of teenagers in this age range think they would personally benefit from starting their own company, while 53% said they were afraid to take risks … [Read more...]

Speedworks set 4th fastest time at BTCC Media Day

Tom Ingram and Stockport based Speedworks Motorsport made a statement of intent, setting fourth fastest time at the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship official test at Donington Park, unveil at the wheel of their Toyota Avensis. On the back of announcing a deal welcoming Unipart … [Read more...]

‘Brexit would make companies worse off’

More business bosses in the north west think a Brexit would make their companies worse off in the long term than better off – but only by a whisker, according to a new poll. Accountants and business advisers HURST quizzed 2,823 managing directors and finance directors at firms across the region … [Read more...]

Dr John Ashcroft sets out both sides of EU Brexit debate

Britain will go to the polls on June 23 to decided whether to stay in the European Union - or leave, otherwise know as 'Brexit'. With so much publicity surrounding the 'Brexit' referendum, there is also much confusion among businesses. Claims and counterclaims of advocates from either side, … [Read more...]

Manchester among ‘most entrepreneurial’ cities in the UK

Manchester is the third most entrepreneurial city in the UK, according to new research. Instant Offices has mapped out the UK’s start-up landscape over the last two years and compared it to the population size of each city, providing a leaderboard of the most entrepreneurial cities. Liverpool … [Read more...]

Council reminds of dangers of drug driving

Stockport Council is reminding everyone about the risks associated with driving while on prescription drugs or illegal drugs, a year after enforcement was introduced in England and Wales. The new law sets legal limits for drivers for blood level of drugs and gives police the power to stop you and … [Read more...]

Stockport Hospital top training centre for severe injuries

Stockport's Stepping Hill Hospital has become a training centre for doctors to learn the latest techniques of life support for severely injured patients.   The Advanced Trauma Life Support three-day course is for A&E doctors, orthopaedic surgeons, and anaesthetists involved in traumatic … [Read more...]

Make Good Friday a ‘Goodie Friday’ this Easter

Foodie Friday is gearing up to be a popular Bank Holiday destination this week, attracting more visitors than ever with its gourmet street food, craft ales and live music and entertainment. Taking place from 6pm-9pm in Stockport’s historic Market Place, the monthly event – sponsored by Orbit … [Read more...]

Hundreds of women enjoy Beechwood’s Las Vegas ladies’ lunch

Hundreds of women enjoyed a Vegas-style ladies’ lunch and fashion show to help raise money for Beechwood Cancer Care Centre. The Viva Las Vegas Ladies Lunch, which was held at The Palace Hotel in Manchester, saw four brave Beechwood models take to the stage to take part in the fashion show with … [Read more...]