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Stockport Bariquins on LBC Radio’s Wavelength

A Stockport business was the first choice when it came to the Morning Show on London’s LBC Radio. The programme, hosted by Nick Ferrari, reported on the rising number of incidents that UK fire services are involved with when transferring morbidly obese people. Such incidents have doubled to over … [Read more...]

Meet the Buyer from Stockport, Rochdale, Trafford and Tameside

Meet the Buyer is returning in November, connecting local suppliers with buyers across Rochdale, Stockport, Trafford and Tameside. Meet the Buyer takes place in Rochdale on Thursday 22nd November giving Stockport suppliers the opportunity to promote their goods and services to buyers acting on … [Read more...]

Panel unveiled for Greater Manchester night time economy

The Greater Manchester night time economy adviser, Sacha Lord, has unveiled a panel of leading figures from across the city-region to support his work in improving our nightlife offer. The panel of experts will develop, discuss and deliver plans to improve the city-region’s nightlife, making it … [Read more...]

Safer Stockport Partnership supports a safer summer

Greater Manchester Police is working with Stockport Council as part of their joint initiative Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP) to tackle youth antisocial behaviour throughout the summer months, following a spike in reported cases earlier this year. During the long summer break there is temptation … [Read more...]

Midshire pumped for Heart Foundation Partnership

Stockport managed print service provider Midshire® has become an official partner of the British Heart Foundation.  The largest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the UK, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) currently raises over £100 million per year for life saving research into … [Read more...]

First US Export for Stockport based Bariquins

From Old England To New England: Stockport based company Bariquins has recorded their first export success to the US - without yet targeting the States. Bariquins, who produce bariatric (obese) sized training mannequins, received a request to supply one of their 25 stone mannequins to a hospital in … [Read more...]

Lyme Design tees off for Seashell Trust

Hazel Grove construction firm Lyme Design & Build teed off an amazing day of fundraising for Seashell Trust at Hazel Grove Golf Club. The 76 golfers holed out having raised £8,000 for the disabled children’s education charity whose national centre of excellence is based in Cheadle Hulme. The … [Read more...]

Evidence shows that proposed 75 mile cycling network is needed

New data uncovered by cycling injury specialists Claims.co.uk saw Greater Manchester emerge as the most dangerous region in the UK for cyclists, showing that the new plans for a 75 mile cycling network are needed. Cyclists in Greater Manchester are more likely to be hit by cars than anywhere else … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: How can I protect my tenants from asbestos?

It's a question that is asked by many commercial landlords - how can I protect my tenants from asbestos - who have a legal duty to ensure that tenants in their properties are protected from the risks of asbestos exposure. The obligations include taking reasonable steps to ascertain whether or not … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Is your business CDM compliant?

Health & Safety has to be top of any business agenda and, following many disasters both at home and overseas,  it is ever more critical that property businesses are CDM compliant. CDM is widely used as shorthand for the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations which govern health, … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes launch fire safety campaign in tower blocks

Stockport Homes is launching a fire safety campaign for customers living in its tower blocks. The campaign is being run in partnership with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). The campaign will run throughout February and will include: •  a free safe and well visit from GMFRS … [Read more...]

Stockport Fire Prompts Risk Assessment Reminder

A Stockport fire has prompted a call for business owners to carry out a regular fire risk assessment of their business premises. Health and safety expert Michelle Hay of Stockport’s Michelle Hay Training is drawing attention to the importance of fire risk assessments after the latest business fire … [Read more...]