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ENGLISH RETAILERS TO CHARGE FOR CARRIER BAGS

From today, England falls into line with rest of the UK as retailers are now required by law to charge 5p for carrier bags, but unlike the other 3 nations, England will have some exceptions. In England, customers buying uncooked meat, poultry or fish, prescription medicine, certain fresh produce … [Read more...]

DENISE WELCH CHARITY BALL BRINGS MOTOWN TO MANCHESTER

This year, the Denise Welch Charity Ball swings back into action to the revolutionary sound of American Soul, bringing Motown to the heart of Manchester on Saturday 21st November, a night that is guaranteed to have you, quite literally, Dancing in the Street. Organised by Stockport's … [Read more...]

B&Q’s DEDICATED STAFF BENEFIT LOCAL HOSPICE

Leading UK home improvement and garden living retailer B&Q’s Stockport store is the regional winner of the Best Store Standards Award 2015 and has generously chosen to donate its £1,000 prize to a local Stockport charity.  St Ann’s Hospice.  L-R Debbie Sarwar Paul … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER AIRPORT OPENS REDESIGNED BIZA TAX & DUTY FREE SHOP

World Duty Free Group (WDFG) has officially launched its redesigned tax and duty free store in Manchester Airport’s Terminal Two. The ground-breaking, 100 per cent walk-through store has been designed to deliver a world class shopping experience to the 5,860,570 passengers that currently … [Read more...]

ROBINSONS’ ARDERN ARMS CELEBRATES 200th BIRTHDAY!

Publicans Steve King and Joe Quinn of the award-winning Arden Arms pub on Millgate, Stockport, are getting ready to a celebrate its 200th birthday on Sunday 30th August.  The duo, who have run the Arden Arms since November 1999, are set to celebrate the bicentennial in style and pay tribute to … [Read more...]

‘FAME’ COMES TO ROMILEY’S NK THEATRE

Pull on your leg warmers, 'Fame' is coming to Romiley and tickets are now on sale for the blockbuster musical which is being staged at The Forum Theatre this autumn.  FAME the musical provides an open look at the New York City’s High School of Performing Arts, where sweat and hard … [Read more...]

FUTURE PLANNING FOR 6TH GENERATION AT ROBINSONS

Robinsons Brewery, one of the leading independent brewers and pub operators in the North West with over 300 pubs, has reported annual results confirming its highest beer production in 15 years for the year to 31 December 2014; chiefly driven by TROOPER and Dizzy … [Read more...]

SUMMER-PROOF YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE

Temperatures may be rising but is your customer service also hot during the summer months? Shopper Anonymous' Regional Director Chris Lowe reminds us that summer presents a host of variables for most businesses but customer service should never suffer and has come up with a 10 point plan to ensure … [Read more...]

BREDBURY HALL OPEN FOR BUSINESS AFTER SALE

Stockport’s iconic Bredbury Hall Hotel has been bought out of administration by Bangladeshi businessman Golam Sarwar, who owns the five-star Hotel Sarina in Dhaka, in a multi-million pound deal that will safeguard its future and save around 250 local jobs.   Bredbury Hall first opened in 1812 and … [Read more...]

GARDENING BUSINESS BLOSSOMS WITH EXPERT NURTURING

Green Charter gardening business is blossoming thanks to some expert nurturing from The HR DeptWilmslow after seeking their advice in recruiting new staff as the company look to grow the gardens and grounds maintenance aspect of the business. Director of The HR Dept Wilmslow, Emma Fay, … [Read more...]

SHOP FOR ‘THE WORKS’ AT BROADSTONE MILL

Family friendly discount retailer The Works is opening a store within Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet on Friday 12th June, stocking a range of discounted art and craft materials, stationery, books and games and gifts. Kevin Keaney, CEO at The Works, said: “We’re really excited … [Read more...]