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Stockport Frogs raise £31,000 for Stepping Hill’s Tree House

18 of the giant Stockport frogs from Totally Stockport’s Giant Leap Frogs Art Trail went under the auctioneers hammer at Europe’s largest Mercedes-Benz dealership in Europe last night! Over 100 business owners, sponsors, artists, supporters and bidders were joined by Stockport’s Strawberry Radio … [Read more...]

C&C urge travellers to check paperwork for European travel

As we hurtle towards the Brexit deadline date, Stockport based C&C Insurance Brokers are urging people to check that they have adequate paperwork and cover prior to travelling in Europe. One of the implications of a no deal Brexit is that UK drivers will not be permitted to drive in countries … [Read more...]

Government looks to take over management of Northern Rail

Northern Rail looks likely to lose its franchise following intervention by the Transport Secretary. Following comments made by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps at the House of Commons Transport Select Committee, the Government lay take over the management of Northern Rail. Mr Shapps has asked … [Read more...]

£600m investment boosts Greater Manchester’s economy

Investment designed to help generate thousands of local jobs, quality houses and the best commercial spaces for people to do business across Greater Manchester has topped £600 million since the funds launched in 2015, says the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The boost to the local … [Read more...]

Vernon launches 100% Buy for Uni Mortgage

Stockport’s Vernon Building Society has launched the Buy for Uni Mortgage a smart way for students to get onto the housing ladder and through university. The Buy for Uni Mortgage enables parents to help their children buy a home without having to directly fund a deposit, by becoming a joint … [Read more...]

1 day to go! Mercedez Benz Stockport to host VIP frog auction

Mercedes-Benz Stockport, by LSH Auto UK, part of the World’s leading premium automobile dealer group (LSH International), is hosting a VIP Frog Auction for the frogs of Stockport’s Giant Leap Frog Art Trail. Taking place on 17th October, from 6pm, 18 of the original frogs will be sold at the … [Read more...]

Stockport leading the way in flu vaccination campaign

Stockport’s GPs, nurses and midwives are once again the best in Greater Manchester (GM) for immunising people against flu topping the Flu Vaccination league with over 98,000 Stockport residents being vaccinated against the flu, the highest number ever recorded in the borough Stockport Council’s … [Read more...]

Robinsons continue expansion of pub estate

Stockport based Robinsons has looked to North Wales as the 181 year old brewer continues to expand and invest in its pub estate. The Four Alls in Caernarfon, The Seacroft in Trearddur Bay and The George III Hotel are now part of the company's portfolio, which totals 260. Over the past five … [Read more...]

New Manchester to The Gambia flights in December

The Gambia Experience has successfully secured more flights from Manchester to The Gambia this winter to meet demand. A new direct fight Manchester-Banjul route will operate from December 16th until April 27th 2020. Monday flights, with convenient morning departure slots, are now on sale with … [Read more...]

Flooring Superstore investing £100,000 in Stockport

Independent retailer Flooring Superstore has chosen Stockport as the location for its first North West store, investing £100,000 and creating three new jobs. Flooring Superstore is opening a 4,000 square-foot store at Portwood Court on Saturday 19th October. This will be the fourth store to … [Read more...]