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Get active in Stockport this summer

Stockport Council is urging residents to Get Active in Stockport this summer and download an NHS approved app to help encourage us to be more active. Nearly 2000 Stockport residents have already downloaded the “Active 10” app  to help build activity into their daily lives. Councillor Tom McGee, … [Read more...]

Coronation Street star new ambassador for Seashell Trust

Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston has been unveiled as disabled children’s education charity Seashell Trust’s new ambassador. And the actress and campaigner, who plays Izzy Armstrong on the famous cobbles, has been using the power of drama to help the increase the possibility of employment … [Read more...]

Tramp to Launch Hair Academy in Stockport Soho

Rock & roll hairstylists Tramp are behind a £250,000 investment to rejuvenate part of Stockport's historic Underbanks areas into a multi-use headquarters and have grand ambitions to lead a bohemian style regeneration of the area, which they have dubbed Stockport Soho. Tramp are working with … [Read more...]

Stockport creative agency set for record year of growth

A Stockport creative agency and digital marketing company is set for its most successful year to date following a string of new business wins, team growth and awards recognition. Platform81, which is celebrating its 10th year in business, has seen a 23 per cent uplift in turnover in the first six … [Read more...]

Develop your digital skills and collect free iDEA badges

Whatever your plans this summer, it’s the ideal time to develop your digital, enterprise and employability skills for free by collecting iDEA badges and maybe even a Bronze Award. iDEA, The Duke of York Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, is a fun way to grow more confident with technology, learn … [Read more...]

Stockport Local Fund attracts 200 appplications

The Stockport Local Fund, set up by Stockport Council to support local communities, has attracted nearly 200 applicants in the  first round of funding. Stockport Council would like to thank everyone who applied to Stockport Local Fund, attended the launch event and workshops and signed up for … [Read more...]

Co-founder buys back Stockport Renthal from US owners

The co-founder of a global motorcycle and cycle accessories brand Renthal, based in Stockport, has bought back the business 12 years after he sold it to a US group. Motorcycle enthusiasts Henry Rosenthal and Andrew Renshaw established Renthal in 1969, initially making handlebars for trials bikes. … [Read more...]

Great ‘vibe’ for NK Theatre Arts at TeenStar in London

NK Theatre Arts Dance Teams, Vibe & Inclination, have shone at the TeenStar Dance Competition in London. Over 10, 000 contestants began the competition, which was whittled down to 22 finalists through Audition, Area Final, Regional Final and Grand Final held at the Beck Theatre in … [Read more...]

Stockport Superbike rider in contention for BSB showdown

Stockport Superbike rider Christian Iddon remains in contention for the Bennetts British Superbike showdown despite a tough weekend at Thruxton that saw the TYCO BMW rider finish race two in the barriers, after an off at the final corner. Iddon, struggling with grip around the high-speed Hampshire … [Read more...]

Bank of England announce rise in interest rates

As the Bank of England has announced a rise in interest rates from 0.5% to 0.75%, still far from the high rates that were common place nearly 35 years ago, Hallidays have published their latest financial newswire. Click here for the full story Making Tax Digital for VAT HMRC has published further … [Read more...]