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Stockport brewery welcomes business rates cuts for pubs

Following Prime Minister Andy Burnham's announcement of cuts to business rates for pubs, Stockport-based brewery and pub operator Robinsons Brewery has welcomed the support for the sector. The 20% cut to business rates for pub, social clubs and live music venues – described by the Prime Minister … [Read more...]

Marple pub creates year-round beer garden

A popular Marple pub has transformed its beer garden into a versatile all-weather venue that will host live music, community events and private celebrations throughout the year. Robinsons Brewery's The Bulls Head has officially opened The Barn, a new indoor-outdoor extension designed to give … [Read more...]

Stockport NHS catering team retains exemplar status in quality

The Stockport NHS catering team has retained their status as one of the best healthcare catering sites in the country, following a recent grading. The Stockport NHS Foundation Trust team has renewed their status as an ‘exemplar site’ as part of an ongoing NHS scheme to enhance hospital food … [Read more...]

New premium lounge opens at Manchester Airport

A new premium lounge, The Executive by Escape Lounges, has opened its doors to passengers travelling from Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport. Delivered by CAVU, part of Manchester Airports Group (MAG), The Executive has been designed for passengers looking for a more refined start to their … [Read more...]

The Swan with Two Necks reopens after opening up first floor

After five weeks of partial closure, Robinsons Brewery's town centre pub, the Swan with Two Necks, has finally reopened after work to open up unused space on the first floor. The upstairs space has been converted and refitted into a new unisex WC facility and an extension of the pub’s trading … [Read more...]

Azets issues warning ahead of temporary VAT changes

The temporary VAT reduction for children’s meals, admissions and family attractions could lead to a summer of disruption for businesses across the North West warns accountancy firm Azets. Aimed at families, the VAT reduction is being introduced by the government as part of a wider initiative to … [Read more...]

The Jane Eyre confirmed as latest operator at Weir Mill

Developer, Capital&Centric, has revealed The Jane Eyre as the next operator set to open at its £60 million regeneration of Weir Mill into a new riverside neighbourhood in the town centre. The neighbourhood bar and restaurant will take a prime spot at the heart of the mill, serving up simple … [Read more...]

Stockport County goalkeeper celebrated with special edition gin

Stockport Gin has announced the release of Ben Hinchliffe's Testimonial Gin, a special edition spirit created in partnership with the Stockport County goalkeeper. The gin will celebrate his testimonial year and over a decade of service to the football club. Following a sold-out launch event that … [Read more...]

Robinsons Brewery tops £100 million turnover for the first time

Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery has achieved a turnover surpassing £100 million for the first time in the company's history. In its latest financial results, revenues in 2025 reached £103.5m ( 2024: £97.7m), and reported an impressive 40% increase in Operating Profit (EBITDA) at £8.6m (2024: … [Read more...]