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CHANGE OF PLEA TO GUILTY FOLLOWING MURDERS OF POLICE OFFICERS

Greater Manchester Police is aware that this afternoon, Tuesday 12 February 2013, Dale Cregan (born 06/06/83) of no fixed address, has pleaded guilty at Preston Crown Court to the murders of PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes on 18 September 2012. Greater Manchester Police welcomes these … [Read more...]

FREEDOM LOGISTICS STOCKPORT WARNS SNOW CAUSES HGV BAN IN ITALY

BREAKING NEWS - SNOW CAUSES PROBLEMS IN ITALY Due to an expected snow storm all across northern Italy, the Italian government announced a complete driving ban for all HGV vehicles starting last night at 2200 hrs and ending (weather permitting) @ 2200 hrs tonight. Borders are already closed to … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COMMUNITY GROUPS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR FUNDING

Local community and grassroots groups in Stockport can apply for funding of between £1,000 and £3,000 but time is running out! Independent registered charity ‘Forever Manchester’, the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester, manage several funds in Stockport. The … [Read more...]

EHL INGREDIENTS STRENGTHENS TECHNICAL TEAM

Stockport-based food ingredient supplier, EHL Ingredients, has welcomed a new recruit into its growing team. Debadutta Jayaprakash, age 27 joins as Assistant Technical Manager and will oversee all technical functions for EHL, including managing the quality management system and supplier … [Read more...]

FREEDOM LOGISTICS FINALISTS IN THE BIFA AWARDS

Freedom Logistics UK were finalists in the British International Freight Association, Freight Service Awards, for Supply Chain Excellence. The Directors, staff and guests enjoyed the grand Awards ceremony luncheon held in the City of London last month, amongst a gathering of over 500 members of … [Read more...]

GRAND CENTRAL – PUBLIC EXHIBITION

A public exhibition concerning changes to car parking in and around Grand Central is taking place at the end of this week. The exhibition will be held at Stockport Train Station. A copy of the exhibition display boards can be found here. Leaflets and posters are being distributed around … [Read more...]

BREDBURY STOCKPORT ROADWORKS

Four way traffic signals will be in use on Stockport Road East junction with Redhouse Lane in Bredbury to allow a manhole frame and cover to be replaced. The work will be carried out on Sunday 10th February and the traffic signals will be in use from 8.00am to 5.00pm.   For more … [Read more...]

COUNCIL TAX BILLING INSTALLMENTS

Stockport Council is offering Council Tax Payers the opportunity to spread their Council Tax in 12 monthly instalments. To pay the bill over 12 months Council Tax Payers need to send their request to the Council before 1st March. This will allow the Council to include this arrangement on the … [Read more...]

CDL WELCOMES NEW INTAKE OF APPRENTICES

CDL is one of the UK’s leading insurance software houses, employing over 450 people at its headquarters in Stockport. CDL has taken on eight new apprentices for its service centre, creating permanent jobs for young people from the local area and opportunities for the apprentices to gain … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT FOUNDATION OPEN FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS

Following a very successful first round of grant-making, applications to the Equity Foundation are now open with a deadline of 11th March. Applications are welcome from community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations in the communities where Equity Housing customers live. Please … [Read more...]

PROUD OF STOCKPORT AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Stockport’s outstanding and extraordinary citizens were honoured at the ‘Proud of Stockport’ awards in the Town Hall on Tuesday 5 February. The Stockport citizen awards were set up by the Council to encourage a stronger sense of pride and community spirit in the borough.  … [Read more...]