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Emirates’ Manchester cargo flights resume

Emirates SkyCargo, the air frieght division of Dubai-based Emirates airline, has resumed cargo flights to and from Manchester Airport. The first passenger freighter landed on 23rd May, before taken off again with several tonnes of cargo including pharmaceuticals destined for Asia and Australia. … [Read more...]

2 Stockport Exchange completes

The second building at the Stockport Exchange development in the town centre has completed, ready for tenants to begin their fit out. The 61,500 sq ft office building is the second to be completed as part of the £145 million redevelopment of the area around Stockport Train Station. Global … [Read more...]

Impey secures tenants for Rusholme’s San Court

Independent Stockport property, Impey & Company has secured new tenants for Eamar Development's San Court scheme in Rusholme, with the final unit also under offer. San Court was built by Eamar Developments UK Limited  in 2019 and comprises approx. 9,900 sq. ft of retail space across eight … [Read more...]

Stockport ecommerce start-up grows team 50% during lockdown

Stockport based start-up, Shopblocks, has grown its team by over 50% during the last two months due to increased customer demand for its ecommerce platform. Shopblocks' platform allows businesses to create their own ecommerce website using their own technology which offers greater flexibility to … [Read more...]

Engineering specialist awarded US Army contract

Reddish based engineering and fabrication firm, WFEL, has been awarded a contract to supply the US Army by America's Department of Defense. WFEL will enhance 20 Dry Support Bridges (DSBs) in use by the American military, allowing them to span a 46 metre gap, an additional six metres. The … [Read more...]

Stockport energy firm grows Indian export market

Stockport energy specialists, Edina, have grown their Indian exports, as the country increases its investment in cleaner power generation. The Stockport firm, which also has offices in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, and in the Republic of Ireland, has seen its export pipeline in India grow to £107 … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes Group shortlisted as Best Place to Work

Stockport Homes Group has been named as a finalist for being the ‘Best place to work’ in the UK Business Awards 2020. The UK Business Awards (UKBA) recognise the finest accomplishments from the world of British business. The housing association believe that being the “Best Company to Work … [Read more...]

Airport staff support local community during Covid-19 crisis

Friendly phone calls, doorstep deliveries and mobile meals are among the services Manchester Airport staff are providing to their local communities during the Covid-19 crisis. Colleagues from across the airport’s operations have been putting the skills from their regular roles to good use, … [Read more...]

Citizens Advice Stockport thanks volunteers for dedication

Citizens Advice Stockport, working in collaboration with Citizens Advice Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford,  has continued giving advice to those in need throughout the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to the tireless dedication of its staff and volunteers.  The team quickly rallied to ensure … [Read more...]

Mayor of Stockport elected virtually

Stockport Council elected Cllr Dean Fitzpatrick (pictured) as its Mayor for 2020-21 during its first Annual Council meeting, held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. Miss Joanne Fitzpatrick will be the Mayoress. Reverend Will Rubie, congregation minister at St. Martin’s Church, Heaton … [Read more...]