The 13 best photographs taken in and around Stockport have been selected for the Vernon Building Society calendar 2020. A total of 122 photographs were submitted for the 2020 charity calendar, which is now in its eighth year. The calendars will be sold in Vernon’s six local branches from the … [Read more...]
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Vernon Building Society and Imagine launch Christmas Toy Appeal
The Vernon Building Society has partnered with Imagine Radio to launch their first Christmas Toy Appeal. Throughout November and December, Imagine Radio will be taking donations of new and unwrapped gifts via the Vernon’s six branches in Stockport. Disadvantaged children and young people … [Read more...]
Black Friday event comes to Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport’s Black Friday event will be largest ever, allowing both visitors and website-users to take advantage of deals. Offers will be available across airport retailers, including Dixons and World Duty Free, and other services such as car parking, lounges and Airportr luggage … [Read more...]
Sustainable Stockport Breakfast Event to be held 22nd January
Stockport Sustainability’s Sustainable Stockport breakfast event will take place on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 at Robinsons Visitor Centre, where a panel of expert speakers will discuss pro environmental actions for business. The event will showcase sustainable business practice and case studies … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Shanghai flights announced in boost for the North
A landmark deal, connecting Manchester Airport to Shanghai, will link the region with flights to China’s biggest city. The Chinese airline, Juneyao Air, will operate its first UK service. Flights from Manchester Airport to Shanghai will run three times a week from March 2020. Shanghai is one … [Read more...]
Kingsgate House acquired by Orbit Developments
Orbit Developments, through its investment arm North West Portfolio, has expanded its portfolio and commitment to Stockport town centre with the recent purchase of Kingsgate House. Kingsgate House, on Wellington Road North, becomes Orbit’s 13th property in Stockport and takes its ownership to … [Read more...]
The Grapes, Gee Cross, gets stunning new look
The Grapes, situated in Gee Cross, Hyde, has recently reopened following a renovation worth £160k from Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery. The community local, which prides itself on delicious food and a selection of real ale, had become tired over the years and was in need of substantial … [Read more...]
Gorvins mobile app introduced to ease house buying process
Stockport law firm, Gorvins Solicitors, have introduced a new mobile app to help accelerate the home buying, selling or remortgage process for customers. The mobile app is designed to provide transparency throughout the conveyancing process, speed-up transactions and allow quick and easy … [Read more...]
Christmas Concorde tour returns to Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park is once again hosting its popular annual Christmas Concorde tour. Set under the wings of the iconic Concorde, guests will be able to enjoy a two course Christmas lunch and a festive drink before an hour-long tour of Concorde. The tour will … [Read more...]
Stockport College success story inspires future students
Former Stockport College student, Iain Darbyshire, is a true inspiration to sport students hoping to find success in a career in professional football. At just 26 years of age, the former Stockport College BTEC sport student has already celebrated a career filled with success in football-coaching … [Read more...]
NK Theatre Arts team qualify for Teenstar final
Stockport will be represented at the grand final of the nationwide “Teenstar” competition as street dance team, Vibe, from NK Theatre Arts won their place at the O2 London showpiece. The team secured passage to the regional finals in September, which took place at Media City over the weekend. The … [Read more...]
MAN Energy Solutions celebrate 2,500 accident free days
On Tuesday, November 12th 2019, MAN Energy Solutions, celebrated 2,500 days without a recordable accident in their warehouse in Hazel Grove. MAN ES UK’s Head of Health, Safety and Environment, Ana Mitoi, was on hand on the day to present every member of the Warehouse team with a certificate and … [Read more...]