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Sponsors set to Leap Ahead on Stockport’s Giant Frog Art Trail

The first 16 sponsors have secured their places in Stockport's Giant Leap Forward, a giant frog art trail that will see frogs leaping on to their lily pads across Stockport town centre this summer. This summer visitors to Stockport will be met with giant frogs, sponsored by local businesses and … [Read more...]

UK: Business Energy and Industry Strategy to Support SMEs

The Department for Business Energy and Industry Strategy has said its modern industrial strategy is helping to support SMEs and improve productivity across the UK. So what support is available for small businesses across the UK? Here we outline some of the help available to small businesses from … [Read more...]

Thousands flock to Edgeley Park to see County’s record-breakers

Great news for County as Jim Gannon has extended his contract and record-breakers at Edgeley Park are making headlines for Stockport right across the world this season. Articles have been published as far afield as Italy and Scandinavia, whilst a fan club has been launched in Japan as the Hatters’ … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport on Board with Birmingham Pride

Manchester Airport are back on board with Birmingham Pride with the Los Angeles Cabaret Stage and a holiday to be won to the USA.    The UK’s third largest airport is making it a hat-trick as sponsor of Birmingham Pride as it returns as the sponsor of the Cabaret Marquee. For 2019 Manchester … [Read more...]

Local: Stockport Encourage Online Council Tax Payments

If you’ve just received your Stockport Council Tax bill and you need to sort out your payment arrangements it’s quicker and easier online. You can make a one-off payment, set up a direct debit or change your payment method at: stockport.gov.uk/how-to-pay-council-tax SMBC website works on your … [Read more...]

UK: £9.75 million fund to Clean Up Town Centres

Stockport Council along with councils across England will receive an immediate cash boost from a £9.75 million fund to back their efforts in cleaning up high streets and town centres. Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is to receive £51,020.00 to back their efforts in cleaning up high streets … [Read more...]

Local: A555 Stockport Closed Due to Flooding

The A555 Stockport Airport Link Road is closed between Bramhall and the A34 roundabout due to flooding. The closure had knock on effects in the area and caused huge tail backs during the Monday morning commute. Stockport Council have issued the following notice: The A555 is currently closed … [Read more...]

Local: Poor Stockport Mobile Signal Boosted by Free Wi-Fi

The mobile telephone signal in Stockport has been deemed the worst across UK cities and towns, according to a study by App provider Yboo. The Yboo study revealed the top 10 best and worst town and cities for mobile telephone signal across the UK - the App lets users see how good the strength of a … [Read more...]

UK: Spring Statement Supports Modern Industrial Strategy

The Chancellor's Spring Statement has unveiled ambitious plans to support the UK's modern industrial strategy to invest in innovative research and development, creating jobs, growth and opportunity across the country. Ambitious plans to boost the UK’s economic ambition to invest 2.4% of GDP by 2024 … [Read more...]

Local: New £2.5m Veterinary Hospital in Cheadle

Stockport based Woodcroft Veterinary Group is investing £2.5m to create a new state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in Cheadle after outgrowing its current premises in Cheadle Hulme. The project is being funded by VetPartners, which is made up of some of the UK’s most respected and trusted small … [Read more...]

NK Theatre Launches Red Carpet Silent Auction

Stockport based community group NK Theatre Arts is launching a Red Carpet Silent Auction to raise funds for a new sprung floor. Nk Theatre proudly presents the first of a series of silent auctions - the Red Carpet Silent Auction - to raise funds to install a brand new sprung floor in the dane … [Read more...]