North-west coffee shop brand, The Coffee House, has become the latest business to invest in Stockport town centre, with its 18th location set to open in the Merseyway Shopping Centre. Founded in Lymm in 2011 by brothers, Chris and Stephen Shelmerdine, The Coffee House will occupy the former … [Read more...]
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Inflation remained at 6.7% in September
September Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have showed the rate of inflation remained unchanged on the previous month, with prices on average 6.7% higher than in September 2022. Inflation remaining unchanged on the previous month ends three … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery completes on 17th investment in pub estate this year
Stockport brewers, Robinsons Brewery, have announced the completed refurbishment of The Drysarts Arms in Mossley, the 17th completed investment in its pub estate of 2023. Working with Amy Barnie, Robinsons Business Partner, the refurbishment aimed to update the interiors and surroundings to … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery celebrates 185 years in business
Robinsons Brewery, family-run brewers based in the heart of Stockport, celebrated an incredible 185 years of business on the 29th September 2023. Established in 1838, Robinsons has been serving communities with quality beers, pubs and inns for nearly two centuries. The brewery has remained in the … [Read more...]
Stockport food manufacturer achieves back-to-back years of double digit growth
Stockport based specialist food manufacturer, Firstplay Dietary Foods, has revealed it has achieved back-to-back double-digit growth for the first time after accessing a range of business support measures through GC Business Growth Hub. Firstplay Dietary Foods makes a range of low protein … [Read more...]
Littlewoods Butchers shortlisted at Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards
Heaton Chapel's Littlewoods Butchers has been shortlisted at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival (MFDF) Awards in the Food and Drink Retailer of the Year category. Established in 1964, Littlewoods Butchers supply the public and hospitality trade with local, free range, naturally reared, and … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for Indian banquet restaurant to occupy Stockport Pyramid
Plans have been submitted to Stockport Council to allow for a change of use that will allow for Stockport Pyramid to be converted from a vacant office building into an Indian restaurant and three banquet halls. The Royal Nawaab, which was founded in Levenshulme and currently operates two sites in … [Read more...]
Heaton Chapel Mexican restaurant announces opening of town centre location
Heaton Chapel Mexican restaurant, La Capilla, has announced the grand opening of its second location in the historic Blackshaws building in Stockport town centre. Following the success of the first restaurant in Heaton Chapel, the team behind La Capilla are excited to bring the vibrant flavours … [Read more...]
New employment scheme launched to support jobseekers into the hospitality sector
A new employment and training programme has been announced to help upskill jobseekers to access career opportunities in the hospitality sector. The Hospitality Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) is being launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in collaboration with UK … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery re-opens Peak District pub after major refurbishment
Robinsons Brewery has completed a full refurbishment of the Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub in Longnor, near Buxton in the Peak District. The family-run brewer's investment has given a new lease of life to the well-loved community pub. Externally, the front terrace has been refreshed with new … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to host industry awards as part of International Beer & Cider Festival
The prestigious International Brewing & Cider Awards will be held in Manchester as part of a two-day beer festival planned for March 2024. The ticketed festival, taking place at Depot Mayfield in Manchester on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd March 2024, will give members of the public the … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery reopens Cheshire pub with new look after 12 month closure
The Swan and Chequers has reinvigorated the Cheshire town of Sandbach after reopening following an extensive refurbishment of the pub by Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery. The pub has been closed for more than twelve months whilst plans were made to bring a new life into the history-filled site … [Read more...]
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