An International Trade breakfast event is taking place in Stockport on 7th March. The event is open to businesses interested in developing their business overseas or those looking to learn about opportunities for export and is run in conjunction with Stockport Council, UKTI and the business team … [Read more...]
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EVENT TO RAISE MONEY FOR STOCKPORT MAYORS CHARITIES
Music lovers are being encouraged to book tickets for a Band Night in aid of the Mayor of Stockport’s Charities. The event is being held at the Town Hall on Friday 1st March, from 7.30pm and will feature local act The Ashton on Mersey Show Band. Tickets are priced at £10 for … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: Repair work to footways on Didsbury Road, between Bankhall Road and Queens Drive are currently underway. The work will take around five weeks to complete and diversion signs are in place. Temporary two way signals will be in use 24 hours … [Read more...]
GREEN’S GLUTEN FREE BEER LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
Stockport based Greens Gluten Free Beers have launched a new website and on-line shop selling beers for people suffering from coeliac disease and those with an intolerece to gluten. The beers are also suitable for vegetarians and vegans having been approved by the vegetarian … [Read more...]
UNEMPLOYMENT RISES IN GREATER MANCHESTER
Figures released today show that 85,200 people were claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) in Greater Manchester in January 2013 – an increase of around 3,200 (3.8%) when compared with the figure for December 2012 of 82,000. More positively, on an annual basis the overall number of … [Read more...]
MOTHER WHO DRAGGED MAN FROM BURNING CAR HONOURED BY GMFRS
A MOTHER who dragged a man from a burning car in front of her daughter has been honoured for her bravery by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Karen Buckland was presented with a County Fire Officer's Commendation at Offerton Fire Station this week to recognise the remarkable steps she … [Read more...]
GREATER MANCHESTER FORECASTING MODEL – INVITATION TO TENDER
New Economy Manchester has published an invitation for interested parties to submit proposals for producing a new version of the Greater Manchester Forecasting Model (GMFM). The GMFM has provided a single forecasting model for GM’s economy, population and households since 2004. The … [Read more...]
GREATER MANCHESTER FIRE FIGHTERS LAUNCH NEW DRIVER COMPETITION
FIREFIGHTERS in Greater Manchester are hoping to improve the safety of new young drivers through a video competition. They are encouraging those who have just passed their test to make a short video pledge about how they will be a good driver. The winner will receive a block of Pass Plus … [Read more...]
RESIDENTS SHOW HUGE SUPPORT FOR A6 AIRPORT RELIEF ROAD
Local residents are overwhelmingly in favour of the new A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road, with seven times more people supporting the road than opposing it. Working with Cheshire East and Manchester, Stockport Council sent out over 85,000 consultation surveys on the various options for the … [Read more...]
Charity Quiz Night
There are a few tables remaining at the Booth Ainsworth LLP Annual Charity Quiz Night which is taking place on Thursday 28th February at Edgeley Park, home of Stockport County. To celebrate our 12th year of hosting this popular evening, we are again inviting St Ann's … [Read more...]
RISE TO THE HEALTH CHALLENGE IN STOCKPORT
As people are now officially living for longer, Stockport Council is working in partnership with NHS Stockport and other local organisations to help residents live healthier and more independently for as long as possible. Information roadshows, with a theme of ‘Rise to the … [Read more...]
VIRGIN TRAINS MOST POPULAR UK OPERATOR
Virgin Trains has been named the most popular train operating company in the UK for the second year in a row. The Which? train-passenger satisfaction survey revealed Virgin Trains is continuing to prove the UK's favourite train company. Virgin Trains, who operate Stockport's local rail … [Read more...]
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