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GREATER MANCHESTER FIRE FIGHTERS LAUNCH NEW DRIVER COMPETITION

FIREFIGHTERS in Greater Manchester are hoping to improve the safety of new young drivers through a video competition. They are encouraging those who have just passed their test to make a short video pledge about how they will be a good driver. The winner will receive a block of Pass Plus … [Read more...]

RESIDENTS SHOW HUGE SUPPORT FOR A6 AIRPORT RELIEF ROAD

Local residents are overwhelmingly in favour of the new A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road, with seven times more people supporting the road than opposing it. Working with Cheshire East and Manchester, Stockport Council sent out over 85,000 consultation surveys on the various options for the … [Read more...]

Charity Quiz Night

There are a few tables remaining at the Booth Ainsworth LLP Annual Charity Quiz Night which is taking place on Thursday 28th February at Edgeley Park, home of Stockport County. To celebrate our 12th year of hosting this popular evening, we are again inviting St Ann's … [Read more...]

RISE TO THE HEALTH CHALLENGE IN STOCKPORT

  As people are now officially living for longer, Stockport Council is working in partnership with NHS Stockport and other local organisations to help residents live healthier and more independently for as long as possible. Information roadshows, with a theme of ‘Rise to the … [Read more...]

VIRGIN TRAINS MOST POPULAR UK OPERATOR

Virgin Trains has been named the most popular train operating company in the UK for the second year in a row. The Which? train-passenger satisfaction survey revealed Virgin Trains is continuing to prove the UK's favourite train company. Virgin Trains, who operate Stockport's local rail … [Read more...]

SEASHELL TRUST SEEKS SUPPORT FROM 10K RUNNERS

Stockport based the Seashell Trust is looking for local businesses to raise funds by representing them in this year's Bupa Greater Manchester Run 10k run. The 10km run takes place on Sunday 26th May around Manchester City Centre and is excellent for raising the Trust's profile as it is broadcast … [Read more...]

MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK LTD APPRENTICESHIP NEWS

On Tuesday 29 January 2013, MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) Stockport hosted a visit from 25 people from 7 different European countries involved in providing apprenticeships and training for young people. The UK part of the visitors' tour had been arranged by staff at Tameside College in … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER UNITED’S NANI IN STOCKPORT COLLISION

Manchester United player Nani was unhurt after a collision with an unmarked police car on Friday evening. The police car was responding to an emergency call at around 6.40pm yesterday evening when it collided with the Portuguese star’s Bentley Continental in the Kingsway area of … [Read more...]

FIRST TIME BUYER FIGURE HITS 5 YEAR PEAK

The number of first time buyers reached its largest yearly total in five years in 2012, according to new data released today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders. A total of 216,200 FTBs became homeowners last year. This is the first time the annual total has exceeded 200,000 since 2007, and … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT’S EGAN REID IN ACQUSITION DEAL

Stockport based stationery supplies business Egan Reid has acquired Dart Office Supplies, a rival company based in Knowsley, Lancashire. Like Egan Reid, Dart Office Supplies is an independent, family owned and managed company with long established links in the north west having begun trading in … [Read more...]

UPDATE ON STOCKPORT ROAD WORKS AT CHEADLE HULME

Driving restrictions are in place on Hulme Hall Road between Heathbank Road and Swann Lane in Stockport to allow drainage repairs to be carried out. The work is due to be completed by Saturday 16th February.  For more information call the Council’s Roadworks Hotline on 0161 217 … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT ROADWORKS – MARPLE BRIDGE AND HEALD GREEN

 Roadworks are due to commence in both Marple Bridge and Heald Green in early March. Temporary two way traffic lights will be in use on Compstall Road in Marple Bridge between Ernocroft Road and Andrew Street Bridge to allow carriageway repairs to be undertaken. The traffic lights will … [Read more...]