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BRAMHALL’S AWARD WINNING HEALTH & WELLBEING BUSINESS

Alexandra Worsley Health & Wellbeing, Stockport, is celebrating having been selected as a finalist in the Natural & Organic awards 2013. Alexandra Worsley Health & Wellbeing based in Bramhall, was selected as a finalist for the most coveted Best Independent Retailer category.  … [Read more...]

MEMORIES OF MARGARET THATCHER IN STOCKPORT

Baroness Margaret Thatcher, who died yesterday at the age of 87, visited Stockport on many occasions. Amusing accounts of her many visits to the North West are documented at http://www.margaretthatcher.org including a visit to Robinsons Brewery in Stockport in June 1983: "The bedlam of the … [Read more...]

MOTORISTS ADVISED OF SUMMER CLOSURES IN BIRMINGHAM

The Road Haulage Association are advising drivers from the North west of potential distruption this summer if they are travelling south through Birmingam. Motorist & Businesses along with residents are being given notice of tunnel closures affecting the town centre. The A38 tunnels through … [Read more...]

OVERNIGHT RUNWAY CLOSURES AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

Manchester Airport will be closing Runway 1 overnight for routine maintenance this week, from today Monday 8th to Friday 12th April 2013. As a result, Runway 2 will be used as the sole runway from 9.30pm to 6am until the work is completed. The prevailing weather conditions will determine which … [Read more...]

ROBINSONS VISITOR CENTRE AND BREWERY TOUR NOW OPEN

The brand new Robinsons Visitor Centre and Brewery Tour is open for business and available to book online at www.robinsonsvisitorscentre.co.uk Located in the centre of Stockport, the centre is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday every week with daily tours taking place at the Brewery where … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT FEWEST CALL OUTS FOR FORCE HELICOPTER

Figures recording the number of incidents where the Greater Manchester Police helicopter had attended have been reported for 2011 and 2012 have revealed that Stockport had the fewest call-outs. Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request by wigantoday.net revealed that in 2011 and … [Read more...]

BUSINESSES WANTED BY BBC

The BBC is in the process of putting together a series for BBC 2 looking at the British manufacturing industry.   The series focuses on a Captain of Industry giving a helping hand to small businesses. At this stage, the BBC is interested in small businesses who might be prepared to … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT BUSINESSES URGED TO SUPPORT CHARITY FOOTBALL MATCH

Stockport businesses are being urged to support a local charity football match raising funds for St Ann's Hospice. The match, which is taking place on 21st April 2013 (1pm kick off) at Cheadle Town Football Club (Park Road, Cheadle, SK8 2AN), is rumoured to be attracting the interest of a few … [Read more...]

MARKETING STOCKPORT TEAM UP WITH STOCKPORT EXPRESS

Marketing Stockport has teamed up with the Stockport Express to bring you business news. Each week Marketing Stockport are featuring the Stockport Express's new edition on their website and contributing to the Stockport Express's weekly business news page with a column written by Marketing … [Read more...]

FORMER STOCKPORT POLICE OFFICER ARESTED FOR FRAUD

A Greater Manchester Police Chief Inspector has been arrested on suspicion of fraud. 46 year old Chief Inspector John Buttress had been based at Stockport before moving to his office at Greater Manchester Police headquarters at Central Park in Newton Heath where he was held on suspicion of … [Read more...]

NORTH WEST BUSINESSES REPORT POSITIVE START TO 2013

The Chambers of Commerce North West are reporting that Businesses have seen a generally positive start to the year, according to the latest North West Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). The QES shows a welcome improvement in demand and conditions for larger businesses in both manufacturing and … [Read more...]