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STOCKPORT ROADWORKS – MARPLE BRIDGE AND HEALD GREEN

 Roadworks are due to commence in both Marple Bridge and Heald Green in early March. Temporary two way traffic lights will be in use on Compstall Road in Marple Bridge between Ernocroft Road and Andrew Street Bridge to allow carriageway repairs to be undertaken. The traffic lights will … [Read more...]

A BALD NEW CONCEPT FROM SIMON RIMMER

Much has been written about matching food with wine. But what about our national tipple, beer? Despite the growing trend to match beer with food, you’d be hard pushed to find a beer which has actually been brewed to go expressly with food… until now! Highly acclaimed celebrity chef and … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT GRAND CENTRAL SWIMMING POOL LOSES ITC FUNDING

British Swimming has scrapped funding to Stockport's Grand Central swimming pool and removed its status as an Intensive Training Centre (ITC) after its budget was cut. Following the 2008 Games in Beijing, ITCs were set up in Bath, Loughborough, Stirling, Swansea and Stockport to help swimmers … [Read more...]

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...]

STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE – CHEADLE AND STOCKPORT CENTRE

Below is a list of the latest roadworks affecting drivers and pedestrians in Stockport: Footway repair work is currently underway on Kingsway, Cheadle between School’s Hill and Gatley Road. The work will take up to five weeks to complete and will be carried out between 9.30am and 3.30pm … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]