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Leaseholder(s) sought for Stockport Market Place

Stockport Council has started the selection process for interested parties to take a lease(s) on the Grade 2 listed Produce Hall and 28/29 Market Place in Stockport town centre. Being offered either jointly or individually, leasehold offers are being invited from operators who have a vision to … [Read more...]

‘Time Gentlemen Please’ at Stockport’s Arden Arms

The much-loved licensees have called time at the Arden Arms in Stockport after almost two decades behind the bar. Stockport's Arden Arm's, situated on the edge of Stockport’s historic market place, has been in the caring hands of licensee couple, Joe Quinn and Steve King. However, both will now be … [Read more...]

Thomas Cook to fly Manchester to Seattle in 2018

Thomas Cook will add Manchester to Seattle to its long-haul flight programme for Summer 2018. The new route from Manchester to Seattle will begin in May 2018. The addition of Seattle reinforces Thomas Cook Airlines’ position as the largest long-haul carrier from Manchester, serving more USA … [Read more...]

Stockport residents make decision to Ward or not to Ward

Stockport Council are giving Stockport residents the chance to make a change, with the new proposal for the name of Marple South Ward to be changed to Marple South and High Lane Ward. It is believed that this will provide a better representation of the local area and reflect the entire … [Read more...]

NK Theatre Arts creates 30th Anniversary logo

2018 sees the 30th Anniversary of Stockport theatre company NK Theatre Arts and as part of the planning for the season a special logo has been created to mark the event. NK started as an after-school club back in 1988 under the name Northern Kids and remains primarily a young people’s … [Read more...]

Strawberry Studios exhibit at Stockport Museum grows

Stockport Museum launched it’s Strawberry Studios: I Am In Love exhibition back in January. New items of memorabilia from The Smiths and New Order have just been added to the collection and will be on display with several other exhibits until it closes in January 2018. The new exhibits include … [Read more...]

HS2 contractors announced for first stage of new rail line

HS2 is underway, with more than £6billion of contracts being won by several well known companies, including Balfour Beatty, Skanska and Costain.  The contractors will work on the first stage of HS2, the new high speed rail line between London and Birmingham. The final route of the Manchester and … [Read more...]

Reservoir safety warning from Stockport Council this Summer

As temperatures begin to rise it can be tempting to cool yourself off by any means possible. Ice creams, water fights, a dip in your local reservoir? A third of people in the North West admit they would consider swimming in a reservoir to cool down, a new research by United Utilities has … [Read more...]

Platform Airport City launched as new event location

Platform Airport City, located within Manchester Airport’s Transport Interchange, is a vibrant and interactive space for visitors and employees working at Airport City Manchester to socialise, network and enjoy food and drink from around the world. Hosted on the last Friday of each month between … [Read more...]

Stockport Business Awards shortlist £5m+

The shortlist in the Stockport Business Awards 2017 for businesses turning over £5m+ has been announced. The Stockport business awards, now in their 6th year, were set up by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants back in 2012 to recognise and reward business excellence in the town. Stockport has … [Read more...]