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Regional: North at the heart of Rugby League World Cup 2021

Rugby League World Cup 2021 has announced that nearly 90% of the tournament’s games, including all three finals, will be held in the Northern Powerhouse. Northern host locations announced include Manchester, Newcastle, Doncaster, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool and Hull. 9 in 10 (87%) … [Read more...]

Local: Pets at Home Moves HQ to Cheadle Hulme

Pets at Home has opened a new pet-friendly head office in Stanley Green Business Park, Cheadle Hulme in Stockport. The company’s Head Quarters will now be based in Chester House, a 22,669 sq ft building owned by commercial property firm Orbit Developments. The offices have been renamed in honour … [Read more...]

Local: New Start and New Jobs for Jolly Sailor Pub

A landmark Victorian hostelry can look forward to a jolly new start as Davenport's Jolly Sailor pub is set for a £1 million facelift. The Jolly Sailor in Davenport, Stockport, is due to reopen in late spring almost 18 months since last orders were called after being rescued by a local pub … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: C&C Winter Driving Advice

As much of the North West woke to find snow had fallen on icy surfaces, C&C Insurance Brokers have some advice for drivers when it’s inevitable that conditions are going to get hazardous. Winter can be an insurance brokers busiest time of the year, dealing with accident claims that could lead … [Read more...]

National: Innovate UK Launches Digital Healthcare Fund

UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million to develop new digital health products through the Innovate UK Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. Advancing new and novel digital technologies can significantly improve outcomes for patients and reduce costs for healthcare … [Read more...]

Regional: South Manchester Digital Network launches in Stockport

Working in conjunction with Manchester Digital, Stockport Council are holding the first South Manchester Digital Network event on February 26th. The event, to be held on February 26th, is supported by the Stockport Economic Alliance and is specifically aimed at Digital/Tech focused businesses … [Read more...]

Local: Reduced Sugar Tax Success for Robinsons Brewery

Since sugar tax was introduced, Robinsons Brewery has taken out 65 tonnes of sugar from it's soft drinks, equivalent to 65 0f their Shire horses! In April 2018 the Government introduced a sugar tax for the soft drinks industry for total sugar content over 5g per 100ml and applies to drinks such as … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Develop your growth strategy

Ahead of their first Business Breakfast meeting of 2019 this morning, Stockport based Halliday's are sharing their advice on how best to develop your business growth strategy. Developing your business strategy for growth is key to standing out from your competitors and growing your business. If you … [Read more...]

Charity: Postcode Lottery offers £20,000 Fund to Local Causes

Local charities and good causes are being encouraged to apply for funding of over £3million, raised by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.  Applications are open from 6 February until 20 February, where a whole host of good causes from social enterprises to voluntary groups and registered … [Read more...]

Regional: Proposed Council Tax Increases Fund More Police

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has reported that Council Tax bills will rise for everyone across Greater Manchester funding more police and public transport. The combined authority are considering new budget proposals that would mean an average increase of £33 per household. Council … [Read more...]

Local: Bredbury Hall Secures Future with Refinancing deal

One of the most iconic hotels in the North West, Bredbury Hall, has secured its future following a multi-million pound refinancing deal. The deal with Allied Irish Bank (GB)* was managed by Paul Smith and Martin Gray, both of Duff & Phelps Debt Advisory. First opened in 1812, Bredbury Hall … [Read more...]

Stockport firm enters administration after 30 years

A Stockport firm who has been selling health care products for over 30 years have called in the administrators. Karomed, whose offices are based on Whitehill Industrial Estate in Reddish, specialise in the sale of pressure reducing products for patients including dynamic and static mattresses, … [Read more...]