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STOCKPORT POLICE WILL NOW INVESTIGATE CYCLE CRASH

A woman injured in a crash was initially told by police they could not act because the collision only involved a pedal cycle. Stephanie Skinner, 18, was hit by a cyclist on the pavement outside the pet shop where she works in Stockport, Greater Manchester, on 4 December. Police said it could … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COUNTY SACK JIM GANNON

Stockport County have sacked their manager Jim Gannon after a difficult spell ended with the hatters losing by 3 goals to 1 at Edgeley Park to visitors Mansfield Town.  Supporters were shocked to hear that Gannon, 44, was sacked during his second spell in charge after returning in November … [Read more...]

MOORSIDE HOTEL IN DISLEY NEAR STOCKPORT TO CLOSE

A HOTEL and leisure centre in Disley, near Stockport, is to close with the loss of up to 75 jobs. The Moorside Grange Hotel, initially an independent hotel set up by the Pickup family, is on Mudhurst Lane and has been operating as a hotel and spa and leisure centre with 1,500 members. … [Read more...]

GMPPC TO HOST BUSINESS CONSULTATION EVENT IN STOCKPORT

Business MATTERS – business consultation event taking place on 22 January in Stockport! The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester is hosting Business MATTERS – business consultation event taking place on 22 January in Stockport! Due to a number of … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT EXECUTIVE APPROVE WOODFORD AERODROME SPD

Stockport Council’s Executive has approved a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for the redevelopment of Woodford Aerodrome. More than 700 comments were received on the draft SPD, which will provide guidance for the future of the site and ensure the delivery of a development that is … [Read more...]

CEO NAMED FOR NEW GREATER MANCHESTER GROWTH COMPANY

The former boss of the now defunct North West Regional Development Agency has been appointed CEO of a new 'umbrella' growth and investment body for Greater Manchester. Mark Hughes, who was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List, will head a new organisation - the Greater Manchester Growth … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT TOWN CENTRE UPDATE FROM LIB DEM COUNCILLOR

Following Chief Executive Eamonn Boylan's presentation to Marketing Stockport members last week, Stockport Councillor Iain Roberts has published a summary and update of events & developments planned and underway in and around Stockport. Market and Underbanks The Portas Pilot bid focussed on … [Read more...]

CASH BOOST EXTENDED FOR EMPLOYERS WHO TAKE ON APPRENTICES

A £1,500 grant scheme to help small businesses take on young apprentices has been extended for a further year. The Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE), which was launched last February, has also been increased to cover up to ten apprentices per company. Welcoming the extension of … [Read more...]

Tony Hughes prepares his team for 2013

Tony Hughes of Hughes Safety Showers and his Speedworks Team complete the build of their new Next Generation Touring Car for the forthcoming season. The build started just before Christmas and the team lead by Team Principle Christian Dick, worked on building this years car – Toyota … [Read more...]