Investigations by Stockport Trading Standards, Lancashire Police and Halton Trading Standards have seen a rogue trader who defrauded homeowners across the North West jailed. Steven Lee Junior, who traded under the names Drysky Property Services and Dedicated Roofing Solutions, was sentenced in … [Read more...]
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Memorial garden opens in Brinnington
A once?derelict concrete patch outside the Brinnington Community Hub has been transformed by local volunteers into a memorial garden. Brinnington Memorial Garden has been created thanks to a collaborative vision from residents, Groundwork Greater Manchester, Stockport Council, and the Greater … [Read more...]
Jobcentres and construction sector to create more training opportunities
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and construction industry groups have signed an agreement that will open up more on-the-job training opportunities in the sector to jobseekers. Under the plans, more than 40,000 industry placements will be funded through £100 million investment from … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter reaches half of all rented homes
Since launching in April, more than half of all rented homes in Greater Manchester are now covered by the city-region's Good Landlord Charter. The charter, the UK's first, aims to drive up standards across both private and social rented housing in the city-region, and seen more than 100 landlords … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust reaffirmed as Veteran Aware
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has announced it has been re-accredited with ‘Veteran Aware’ status, awarded by the Veterans Covenant Hospital Alliance, for its support for forces veterans and reservists. The trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and community services in Stockport, is … [Read more...]
HMRC names 74 North West employers for minimum wage breaches
HMRC has named 74 businesses in the North West for paying workers less than the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. The latest list published by the government includes 518 businesses in the UK which hadn’t correctly paid minimum wage. Some high-profile businesses are named, … [Read more...]
Vita Safety reviews current controls at Imperial College London
Stockport-based health and safety consultancy, Vita Safety, has concluded an independent review on the status of property risk management at Imperial College London. Working in collaboration with Imperial College’s skilled property management and risk experts, the review aimed to verify the … [Read more...]
Sharp introduces new range of most advanced, secure and intelligent A4 printers
Sharp, a leading provider of business technology products and services, has announced the launch of new A4 printers to enhance its growing range of products designed to meet the complex needs of modern workplaces. The new product additions, the BP-B547PW A4 Mono Printer and the BP-C542PW A4 … [Read more...]
Stockport Digital Network host Innovation Showcase
The power of innovation is the topic for discussion when the Stockport Digital Network next meets on 10th July 2025. Taking place at Stockport College's Innovation Hub from 10.30am to 1pm, Thursday 10th July, the Stockport Digital Network event will bring together Stockport’s digital and tech … [Read more...]
The Wellspring invites businesses to back Charity Golf Day
The Wellspring Charity Golf Day is taking place on Friday 19th September at Heaton Moor Golf Club and Stockport businesses are invited to enter teams and support the local homelessness charity. The event promises to be a fantastic day of golf, networking, and fundraising – all in support of The … [Read more...]
Stockport bridge rebuild to close rail line for three weeks in August
Passengers in and around Stockport are being urged to plan ahead for closure of the railway line through the town as Network Rail progresses with replacing the Greek Street Bridge. The £20 million investment in the bridge will see the Manchester spur of the West Coast Main Line for three weeks … [Read more...]
Creative industries set for £380 million boost
The UK's creative industries, from grassroots venues to film studios, are set to benefit from a £380 million government investment package. Investment forms part of the government's Creative Industries Sector Plan, which sets out the approach to developing the sector in a way that drives regional … [Read more...]
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