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Sale Sharks wear Seashell Trust with pride

Stockport based Seashell Trust features on Sale Sharks’ new away shirt for the 2017/2018 season.  Our logo appears between the shoulders on the new kit, promoting the charity and their work to a huge audience of rugby fans. The Manchester-based club kicked off their Aviva Premiership campaign … [Read more...]

Shared ownership in Brinnington

Stockport based Viaduct Housing Partnership has celebrated the official opening of shared ownership in Brinnington at their Lapwing Lane scheme.   This new development of ten, two and three bedroomed homes are available for shared ownership, are of an exceptionally high build quality using solar … [Read more...]

Wilko to bring 40 new jobs to Stockport

Wilko, one of Britain’s best loved value home and garden retailers, is to open a new store in Stockport which will create 40 new jobs in the town.  The Nottinghamshire based company has signed a lease for a new store 8,200 square foot store at The Peel Centre in Stockport. As a key shopping … [Read more...]

MAG Connect scheme supports job seekers at Airport

Manchester Airports Group - MAG -  has launched a new programme, MAG Connect, to support people looking for jobs at their local airport.  MAG Connect is designed to give people the best chance of getting a job at a MAG airport by helping them with careers advice and travel costs as the Airport … [Read more...]

Alternative to RBS’ W&G divestment plan gets EC approval

The European Commission has formally approved an Alternative Remedies Package in relation to RBS’s proposed W&G divestment plan.  Royal Bank of Scotland's (RBS') proposed divestment of Williams & Glyn would have created a new challenger bank with more than 300 branches across the … [Read more...]

New premises move for Rowlinson Knitwear

Stockport based Rowlinson Knitwear has purchased new 76,000 square foot premises to support expansion plans. HSBC has provided a seven-figure funding package for the purchase of new premises to employee owned Rowlinson Knitwear, one of the largest personalised schoolwear manufacturers in the … [Read more...]

Yippee IPA – a new seasonal ale from Robinsons

Robinsons Brewery, based in the heart of Stockport for almost two centuries, has released a delicious seasonal ale; Yippee IPA. Yippee arrives as a light golden ale, with clues of grapefruit and citrus interlaced throughout the liquid. Inspired by Bruce Willis’ often quoted line from Die Hard, … [Read more...]

Stockport Local Plan – Still Time to Have Your Say

Stockport Council have planned a series of local drop-in events where you can have your say on the future for Stockport. You can take part in a wide-ranging consultation on Stockport Council's future plans by joining their representatives  at specially organised public events in your local … [Read more...]

Consultation in progress over future of Stockport College Gym

Changes are afoot as a consultation period begins over the future for Stockport College Gym Stockport College is currently in consultation regarding the proposed closure of the campus gym facilities at Wellington Road South. The gym is set to close on 30th September 2017. The reason … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society renew school programme with County

The Vernon Building Society and Stockport County have renewed their partnership for the 2017/18 season to deliver a school outreach programme which has seen healthy living presentations delivered to more than 50,000 primary school children across the area since 2010. The one hour interactive … [Read more...]

Stockport a Hub for International Trade

Who will win the category for International Trade? Stockport's Big Business Night out is fast approaching as local businesses prepare for the 6th annual Stockport Business Awards Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants launched the awards back in 2012 to recognise and reward business excellence in the … [Read more...]