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Council reminds of dangers of drug driving

Stockport Council is reminding everyone about the risks associated with driving while on prescription drugs or illegal drugs, a year after enforcement was introduced in England and Wales. The new law sets legal limits for drivers for blood level of drugs and gives police the power to stop you and … [Read more...]

Stockport Hospital top training centre for severe injuries

Stockport's Stepping Hill Hospital has become a training centre for doctors to learn the latest techniques of life support for severely injured patients.   The Advanced Trauma Life Support three-day course is for A&E doctors, orthopaedic surgeons, and anaesthetists involved in traumatic … [Read more...]

Make Good Friday a ‘Goodie Friday’ this Easter

Foodie Friday is gearing up to be a popular Bank Holiday destination this week, attracting more visitors than ever with its gourmet street food, craft ales and live music and entertainment. Taking place from 6pm-9pm in Stockport’s historic Market Place, the monthly event – sponsored by Orbit … [Read more...]

Seashell Trust launches community book pledge

Seashell Trust has launched its community book pledge after celebrating World Book Day. The charity runs a special school and college in Cheadle Hulme for children and young people with profound physical and learning disabilities, deafness, blindness and autism. Usborne Children's Books … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Export Fund helps SMEs boost exports

A new £9.5m fund has been launched as part of Greater Manchester’s bid to become more globally competitive by helping local small and medium sized businesses to increase their export sales. The Greater Manchester Export Fund will provide targeted grant and short-term loan funding that will … [Read more...]

Together wins Best Service from a Bridging Finance Provider

Cheadle-based finance group Together has scooped the award for Best Service from a Bridging Finance Provider at the Business Moneyfacts Awards in London. Part of the Moneyfacts Group, the coveted awards are totally independent and are presented annually to recognize excellence across the range of … [Read more...]

Dad of Together Trust pupil run Manchester 10k for the charity

A father whose son has autism is running the Manchester 10k to raise money for the charity which supports him. Aaron O’Loughlin and his partner, Lowri Owen, are running the distance to raise money for the Together Trust which manages the Cheadle-based, Inscape House School, where Aaron’s son, … [Read more...]

The Apprenticeships Store visited by national director

The Apprenticeships Store in Stockport town centre received a visit from Karen Woodward, director at National Apprenticeship Service. Ms Woodward participated in the parents’ information evening as part of National Apprenticeships Week. Ms Woodward said she was particularly impressed by the … [Read more...]

Stockport’s BID campaign ramps up at visioning event

Vision Stockport’s goal to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) for Stockport look to be moving closer as appointed consultants The Means reported a positive response from over 100 town centre businesses following a series of interviews. Speaking to local businesses at a packed … [Read more...]

PAL Hire Employee is Awarded Intermediate Apprentice of the Year

Stockport based PAL hire are celebrating National Apprenticeship as winners. Apprentice Hannah Rakestraw has been named Intermediate Apprentice of the Year 2016 in the Damar Training Awards, announced to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, to celebrate young people’s exceptional … [Read more...]

Stockport students give budget reaction on BBC news

Following Wednesday’s budget, the BBC visited Stockport College to record and hear from the students how George Osborne’s announcements may impact on them. The programme was broadcast from the college on the BBC News at 6pm live and the BBC News at 10pm. Simon Andrews Principal and CEO of … [Read more...]