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Councils’ STAR Celebrates 5 years Procurement

STAR Procurement celebrated its fifth anniversary this month as a shared procurement service for local councils. Initially formed by Stockport, Trafford and Rochdale Councils in Greater Manchester, one of STAR’s many successes saw Tameside Council join its shared service in 2018. STAR is now … [Read more...]

Together extends partnership with Sale Sharks until 2021

Cheadle-based financial services company Together and Sale Sharks have further united their brands to build on a successful partnership that started in 2017.  Specialist lender Together has penned an extension to its partnership with Premiership Rugby side Sale Sharks, tying the two Manchester … [Read more...]

Robinsons Brewery Unveil New Premium Keg Couple

Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery, one of the oldest and most respected names in British brewing, has announced they’re expanding the family with two new premium keg beers: an expertly crafted Helles lager and a silky smooth stout. The 180-year-old brewery, best known for its reputation for cask … [Read more...]

Bank of England Downgrades Forecast For Growth

The Governor of the Bank, Mark Carney, of England has downgraded the Bank's forecast for growth following the latest Inflation Report. The Bank has held interest rates at 0.75% as Brexit uncertainty is set to see a growth slump to its lowest level for a decade. Growth forecast has been slashed … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport passenger numbers continue to soar

Manchester Airport passenger numbers continue to soar as long-haul network helped sun-seekers across the North banish the January blues.  More than 1.78 million people passed through the airport’s three terminals last month, an increase of 7% on January 2018.   And it was a host of far flung … [Read more...]

Stockport Business Awards Seeking Charity Partner

Founders and organisers of the Stockport Business Awards, Clarke Nicklin, are once again on the hunt for a charity partner for the 2019 event. Entries are now open for charities to apply for the opportunity to partner up with event and benefit from all fundraising activities and proceeds from the … [Read more...]

Test drive electric cars in Stockport

Transport for Greater Manchester are hosting an event for businesses to test drive electric cars in Stockport that could save you money and help the environment. Do you know how much your company could save by switching to electric vehicles? Are you aware of the wide range of vehicles now on the … [Read more...]

New Facilities Make a Big Splash at Grand Central Stockport

Water slides at Life Leisure's Grand Central in Stockport has welcomed almost 10,000 visitors in first month.  The 50 metre flumes at Grand Central in Stockport, which have been extensively renovated after four years of closure, have been a huge hit with swimmers.  They are accompanied by a … [Read more...]

Stockport Leader Spearheads Natural Capital Investment Plan

Head of Stockport Council, Alex Ganotis, is leading Greater Manchester's drive to becoming one of the greenest places in Europe by developing an innovative Natural Capital Investment Plan. A Natural Capital Investment Plan would be the first of its kind for a UK city region and is a result of last … [Read more...]

Stockport HMV Saved From Closure

HMV Stockport is one of 100 that has been saved from closure after the music chain was bought out of administration by Canadian firm, Sunrise Records. The firm will buy 100 stores out of administration, securing 1,487 jobs but 27 stores are to close, including the stores at the Trafford Centre and … [Read more...]