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Rochdale Business Curry Club celebrated its first anniversary at Veenas, Heywood last night (Wednesday 10 February). Special guests on the night included the Mayor and Mayoress of...
Date Published 11/02/2010
Sustainable business experts Envirowise are encouraging businesses to put carbon reduction higher on their management agenda by adopting cleaner design principles. The call...
Date Published 10/02/2010
Staff at the Ethel Austin stores in Rochdale and Middleton are fearful for the jobs after the 76–year–old discount retailer called in administrators for the second time in two...
A Rochdale based door and window manufacturer have relocated their double glazing production for a more efficient working practice. Performance Doorset Solutions (PDS) who...
Date Published 08/02/2010
Due to the high number of young people out of work – recently estimated at 1 in 5 – a new grant of £2500 is available to help local employers take on young apprentices. The cost...
A Dutch case being heard in the European Court could give rise to an opportunity to reclaim blocked VAT on business entertainment costs. The Advocate Generale (AG) has issued an...
Date Published 05/02/2010
Operon Group, responsible for facilities management at the Gracie Fields Theatre went into admistration on 29 January. Facilities management at the theatre has been transferred...
Date Published 04/02/2010
Operation Christmas Child provides shoeboxes full of items to send out to children in 13 different countries who otherwise wouldn't have anything to open at Christmas. This year...
Date Published 03/02/2010
Michelle Evans, Ladies Only gym owner, has completed an instructor qualification which will enable her to design suitable exercise regimes for people suffering chronic respiratory...
Nicky MacGill of Fisherfield Farm Nursery has been honoured by Ofsted in a celebratory event at Manchester Town Hall recognising outstanding childcare providers in England. Her...
Hopwood Hall student Renata Caso has been named the 'Most Improved Apprentice'. The Rotary Clubs of Rochdale and Rochdale East attended Hopwood Hall College last month to present...
Date Published 28/01/2010
The former lawyer probing the collapse of the Vance Miller fraud trial has emphasised his independence and authority in dealing with the case. Stewart Dobson has been appointed...
Date Published 27/01/2010
MP for Milnrow and Newhey and minister for the North-West Phil Woolas has welcomed figures which show the UK is out of recession — but warned against withdrawing Government...
As the recent economic climate has made it difficult for some small businesses to secure finance through traditional means, the team behind Manchester-based Business Finance...
Date Published 26/01/2010
Rochdale based solicitors Feld, McKay and Donner undertook a company makeover recently and they got a new website to boot. The Oldham Road law firm revamped its logo, offices...
Date Published 22/01/2010
Long serving employees at Asda Rochdale got a special treat on Friday 22 January. Workers who have been at Asda for more than thirty years received a special mind and body...
Date Published 21/01/2010
Middleton brewer JW Lees has blamed another poor summer and the continuing impact of the smoking ban introduced in 2007 for a 34% drop in profits in the year to 31 March 2009....
Rochdale based Zen Internet has kicked-off the New Year with two broadband awards. ISPreview has awarded Zen ‘Best Quality ISP’ and Thinkbroadband.com has announced that Zen...
Date Published 14/01/2010
Forty jobs in Heywood are likely to go with the closure of the William Lusty bakery. Owners McCambridge has announced the closure of two of its factories as part of its...
Kingsway Business Park is enjoying a level of enquiries higher than any other business park in the borough, said Council portfolio holder for Regeneration, Councillor Mohammad...
Support for Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) was less than convincing from the Council portfolio holder for Regeneration, Councillor Mohammad Sharif at last night's full council...
Conservative councillors have called on the Lib Dem Council to offer concessions to encourage independent retailers to take up empty units in the borough. Councillor Ann...
A Rochdale entrepreneur has taken a tough step in the current economic climate to fulfil her career aspirations. Shabeena Shabbir, 25, has opened her own clothes shop, Sparkle...
Date Published 12/01/2010
Town centre clothes retailer Denis Hope have improved their award winning shop front by boosting their online presence. Last month the Drake Street's window displays were named...
The bad weather has cost Rochdale businesses £2.9 million so far according to Greater Manchester Chamber. The Chamber fears that this figure will rise with cold temperatures...
Date Published 11/01/2010
A Milnrow chippie is hoping to have the best portions in the North West. Milnrow Village Chippie has been nominated for Love Chips' perfect portion awards and they are now...
Date Published 08/01/2010
Rochdale based car dealerships Mitsubishi and Suzuki have invested in two local apprentices to work for their companies. Kealey Atkinson and Chloe Doolan have recently...
Date Published 06/01/2010
Rochdale storekeepers who play background music in their outlets could be in for a cash windfall. A legal ruling over copyright fees could save retailers £5 million a year and...
Date Published 05/01/2010
Vision Commercial Kitchens has relocated its operation from Whitefield to new purpose built premises at Axis Point Business Park in Heywood. Axis Point, located near junction 3...
Date Published 04/01/2010
Irish bookmakers Paddy Power have applied to open a new shop in Rochdale town centre. They are proposing to take over the vacant property at 15 Yorkshire Street, formerly the...
