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Charity: Postcode Lottery offers £20,000 Fund to Local Causes

Local charities and good causes are being encouraged to apply for funding of over £3million, raised by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.  Applications are open from 6 February until 20 February, where a whole host of good causes from social enterprises to voluntary groups and registered … [Read more...]

Local: Bredbury Hall Secures Future with Refinancing deal

One of the most iconic hotels in the North West, Bredbury Hall, has secured its future following a multi-million pound refinancing deal. The deal with Allied Irish Bank (GB)* was managed by Paul Smith and Martin Gray, both of Duff & Phelps Debt Advisory. First opened in 1812, Bredbury Hall … [Read more...]

Stockport firm enters administration after 30 years

A Stockport firm who has been selling health care products for over 30 years have called in the administrators. Karomed, whose offices are based on Whitehill Industrial Estate in Reddish, specialise in the sale of pressure reducing products for patients including dynamic and static mattresses, … [Read more...]

Together Saves Property Deal with Three-day Finance

Stockport based lender Together stepped in with a three-day finance package to save a commercial property deal after the initial lender entered administration.  A pair of businessmen who faced losing a property deal when their initial lender went bust have now bought their office - after Together … [Read more...]

Free Digital Skills Training Sessions for Job Seekers

Stockport Central Library will be hosting 4 further Lloyds Bank Academy free digital skills training sessions next month. The weekly sessions are an excellent opportunity for people who are looking for work or volunteering at local charities, who want to brush up on their digital skills. They will … [Read more...]

The Range Superstore Opening in Stockport

The Range Superstore Group, the fastest growing retailer in the UK, is set to open a new store in Stockport creating around 80 local jobs. With 150 stores across the UK, The Range has agreed to take over the former 44,000 sq ft Toys R Us unit at Stockport Retail Park, Peel Centre in Stockport town … [Read more...]

Lookers Volvo Stockport First Year in New Showroom

Lookers Volvo is celebrating its first year at the dealership's £4 million showroom having opened its doors in Stockport in January 2018. Since the new showroom opened on St Mary's Way, Lookers Volvo has created 11 new jobs, including an additional Apprentice Technician. The retailer has also added … [Read more...]

£500,000 BID Loan Fund Released to Help High Streets Thrive

The latest round of the £500,000 Business Improvement Districts, BID Loan Fund has been released to help communities deliver additional local services and upgrade commercial areas for the benefit of business. In October 2016, businesses in Stockport town centre voted in favour of a BID which … [Read more...]

William Turner and Son Celebrates 50 Years in Business

William Turner and Son, the leading UK manufacturer and supplier of premium school ties, bags and accessories, is celebrating 50 years in business. Founded in 1969 by William Turner in his spare room, and joined soon after by son Keith, the Stockport based company has grown from its humble … [Read more...]

Upward Frog Yoga Studio Coming to Stockport

A new space for calmness and wellbeing, the Upward Frog Yoga Studio, is about to leap into Stockport town centre just ahead of this summer's Stockport's Giant Leap Forward Frog Art Trail.  Upward Frog Yoga Studio is located on the ground floor of Graylaw House on Chestergate (behind Primark) and … [Read more...]

Midshire Support Charity Christmas Tree Collection

Staff at Midshire's Stockport office have helped to raise an estimated £24,000 for St Ann’s Hospice during JustHelping’s 2019 Christmas tree collection event. Five of the team based at national managed print service provider Midshire® Bredbury office took part in this year’s campaign to raise … [Read more...]

Betty Jackson CBE to front BBC Radio 4 Appeal for Smart Works 

Distinguished fashion designer Betty Jackson CBE will be broadcasting a week-long charity appeal on BBC Radio 4 to raise funds for Smart Works.  Smart Works, who recently announced the Duchess of Sussex Megan Markle as their Royal Patron. The Duchess’s decision to support Smart Works reflects … [Read more...]