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STOCKPORT FINE FURNITURE STORE TO CLOSE

Stockport's Bray's Fine Furniture, a long established family owned business in Stockport has been forced to close. The company, which has been placed into liquidation, was based at Pear Mill in Bredbury, selling furniture and accessories for the home and garden. It closed its doors last month … [Read more...]

FIRST AID CHARITY IN MEMORY OF STOCKPORT BABY MILLIE

The parents of a baby girl who died after choking at a Stockport nursery have set up a charity in her memory. Nine-month-old Millie Thompson died after she became ill at Ramillies Hall School and Nursery in Cheadle Hulme in October. Parents Joanne and Dan Thompson said they had cancelled … [Read more...]

LATEST STOCKPORT ROADWORKS INFORMATION

The following road works in Stockport have been scheduled to take place early this month: 2nd to 6th January: Bramhall Moor Lane, Hazel Grove Contractors working on behalf of Electricity North West have recommenced work on Bramhall Moor Lane following the Christmas break.  The works will … [Read more...]

FORD RETAIL UPGRADES STOCKPORT DEALERSHIP

Ford Retail, the factory owned £1bn-turnover dealer group, has expanded its Polar Ford dealership in Stockport, buying an adjacent dealership site previously occupied by Jaguar (pictured).      Polar Ford’s old showroom will become a CV centre   … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR RESOLUTION TO KEEP SAFE FROM FIRE

WITH the New Year underway, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to make one of their resolutions in 2013 to make sure that their smoke alarms are up to date and are in the right place to protect their home. For more information visit Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT ENTREPRENEUR TAKES OFF WITH PartyJet

Stockport entrepreneur aims to make private jet hire more accessible with his latest venture. Ged Hogan, who lives in Stockport and has 15 years' experience in the aviation sector has launched PartyJet, an online booking service based in Didsbury, and is targeting stag and hen parties, golf and … [Read more...]

NEW YEAR RESOLUTION TO SLASH FUEL BILLS

Residents across Stockport and Greater Manchester are being encouraged to start the New Year by slashing their fuel bills by up to £250. The project harnesses ‘people power’ from across Greater Manchester to join a ground breaking collective energy switching scheme that could … [Read more...]

GMP TAKES ON TWIXMAS

Greater Manchester Police will be spreading the Twixtmas cheer to communities during the festive holidays while suggesting things people can do to make their lives safer in time for the New Year. A campaign has been set up to promote Twixtmas, a period when people are encouraged to do … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT DAMAR TRAINING FOUNDER PUBLISHES FIRST BOOK

The founder of Stockport company Damar Training has completed a labour of love by publishing a book containing tips and advice on leadership and management for entrepreneurs. Dale Stafford, 56, who set up Damar in 1980 with her husband Martin and sold it to Fountain Capital in 2006, has … [Read more...]

THE UK YEAR IN PICTURES

2012 has been a fantastic year of celebration across the UK. The BBC has pulled together a great slideshow here - take a look and remember the golden moments.       Source: BBC News … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COUNCIL FACES FURTHER CUTS

Stockport Council is facing more cuts over the next two years. According to Councillor Iain Roberts, the council have already cut around £32 million from the Council budget over the previous two years after the then-Labour government first made it clear that savings had to be made of … [Read more...]