Plans for a new fan zone at Stockport County's Edgeley Park stadium have been approved by councillors. Proposals aim to ease congestion around club grounds as match attendance continues to grow. The dedicated fan zone, dubbed County Courtyard, will be able to cater for up to 1,500 fans, thanks to … [Read more...]
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Clarke Nicklin advise on Cheshire Cheese Company sale
Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants have acted as advisors on the recent sale of Macclesfield-based The Cheshire Cheese Company. A Clarke Nicklin client since the business was first established, The Cheshire Cheese Company has now been acquired by Nantwich-based family-owned cheese producer, … [Read more...]
Runaway Brewery makes move to Stockport
Manchester craft brewers, Runaway Brewery, have announced a move to Stockport town centre in 2023 and will open a pop-up tap room at their new site in December. The new premises at Crossley House on Astley Street will house a new brewery with dedicated tap room and bottle shop from early next … [Read more...]
Foundational Economy Innovation Fund launched to help Greater Manchester businesses trial new ideas
Greater Manchester businesses operating in the 'foundational' or 'everyday' economy can take advantage of a new fund to allow them to trial new ideas. Sectors of the economy including adult social care, early education, childcare, retail, and leisure and hospitality are all eligible to benefit … [Read more...]
Made in Stockport Awards 2022 celebrate the town’s creativity
The 2022 winners of the Made in Stockport Awards have been revealed at a ceremony which took place at the Produce Hall in the town's historic marketplace. Started online in 2021 by Stockport creative agency Aqua Design Group, the awards sought to showcase businesses in the town that were needing … [Read more...]
Automation technology gives productivity and turnover boost to Stockport food manufacturer
A specialist food manufacturer in Stockport has experienced a boost in productivity and is forecasting a 30% increase in turnover after investing in automation technology with the support of the Made Smarter programme. Firstplay Dietary Foods makes a range of low protein products for people with … [Read more...]
Food safety standards accreditation for Stockport ingredients supplier
Stockport-based industry supplier of herbs and spices, EHL Ingredients, has been accredited to AA+ Grade by the British Retail Consortium for meeting global standards for food safety. The accreditation was achieved following an unannounced, in-depth audit and inspection of how the Reddish … [Read more...]
Recent trade deals offer £100 million of export markets to UK alcohol companies
Recent trade agreements have eased trade barriers on UK alcohol exports in markets worldwide worth £100 million, Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has announced. Trade negotiations have seen tariffs and other obstacles reduced in countries including Argentina, Angola, Morocco and Tunisia, opening up … [Read more...]
Stockport food and drink scene serves up wins at Manchester Food & Drink Festival Awards 2022
Food and drink businesses in Stockport town centre were served generous helpings of success at the Manchester Food & Drink Festival Awards 2022. Winners were announced yesterday evening (Monday 26th September) at an award ceremony that took place at Manchester city centre’s Escape to Freight … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery celebrates National Family Business Day
Stockport-based family-run brewery, Robinsons, are celebrating National Family Business Day, which has been in the same family since its founding in the town 184 years ago. The family brewers own a collection of around 250 pubs, inns and hotels across the Northwest, North Wales and Yorkshire, and … [Read more...]
Merseyway welcomes new independent coffee house
A new independent coffee house, Coffee Block, is set to open its doors at Stockport's Merseyway Shopping Centre. Located next to The Body Shop on the High Street, Coffee Block will be serving hand-crafted coffee as well as a wide selection of delicious cakes, paninis, and sandwiches. The shop is … [Read more...]
Robinsons among representatives of British brewing at New Zealand beer festival
Stockport's Robinsons Brewery was among 10 UK brewers representing British beer at the Beervana Festival in New Zealand. Robinsons' attendance at the festival was as part of a showcase of British breweries at the festival in Wellington, and featured on the Department for International Trade's … [Read more...]
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