Stockport Council is encouraging businesses across the borough to take part in the national ‘Dementia – Be a Friend’ campaign. The campaign, launched by Public Health England and the Alzehimer’s Society and supported by the Council and partners, aims to help people develop … [Read more...]
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DRIVERLESS CARS HEADING TO PUBLIC ROADS
In a bid to encourage the development of driverless cars on British roads, Vince Cable has announced a £10 million investment for research projects. Currently, driverless cars are only allowed on private roads. However, with funding from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills … [Read more...]
RETAIL& LEISURE DEVELOPMENT APPROVED FOR POYNTON
Leading planning consultancy Barton Willmore has secured planning permission on behalf of Brookfield Hydro Motors Ltd, for a retail development at London Road South in Poynton, Cheshire. The proposed development will see the demolition of a locally listed 1930's cinema building which was … [Read more...]
GREAT WAR FAMILY HISTORY DAY
To celebrate Family History Month, Stockport Council run Local Heritage Library is holding a WWI History Day on Saturday 9th August. The event, which runs from 10.30am to 3.45pm, will allow people to explore what life was like in Stockport during the Great War and to find out about their Military … [Read more...]
BIG SWIM MAKES A SPLASH FOR LifeLEISURE’S THE BIG EVENT SERIES
Stockport’s very own summer sporting event, The BIG Stockport Event Series 2014, organised by sports and leisure facilities operator Life Leisure, kicked off last weekend with the first event of the series, The BIG Swim, held at Life Leisure Grand Central Pool in the town centre. The BIG … [Read more...]
MDT-UK AND HEATON SCHOOL
On Tuesday, 22 July 2014, Stockport's Heaton School held its annual Leavers' Presentation ceremony in the school's main hall. Some 13 pupils will be leaving at the end of this current school term with the majority moving on to either Cheadle and Marple College or The Bridge College in … [Read more...]
MDT-UK SUPPORTS LEAVERS AT HEATON SCHOOL
On Tuesday, 22 July 2014, Stockport's Heaton School held its annual Leavers' Presentation ceremony in the school's main hall. Some 13 pupils will be leaving at the end of this current school term with the majority moving on to either Cheadle and Marple College or The Bridge College in … [Read more...]
EXPANSION FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES COMPANY AS GROWTH LEVELS RISE
AC Electrical extend premises after outgrowing them in only twelve months; Company purchases neighbouring building to create additional office space; Business backed by fee free loan from The Royal Bank of Scotland. An increase in trade has seen Bredbury based electrical services company, AC … [Read more...]
WOODFORD TAKES OFF AS PLANS GIVEN APPROVAL
The regeneration of Woodford Aerodrome lifts off as plans for sustainable community are given the go ahead by Stockport Council. The council’s Planning and Highways Regulation Committee last night approved an outline planning application by Harrow Estates, Redrow Homes and Avro Heritage, to … [Read more...]
LIGHTS OUT – EVENT TO MARK 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT WAR
Residents in Stockport are being encouraged to take part in 'LIGHTS OUT' - a project to mark the 100th anniversary of the Great Britain’s entry into the First World War. The event is being held on Monday 4th August between 10.00pm and 11.00pm and Stockport will be … [Read more...]
THE THREE BEARS IS STOCKPORT’S PERFECT PUB
It’s official...the Three Bears is Stockport's Perfect Pub! After weeks of listener voting, the Hazel Grove pub triumphed over seven other pubs in the borough to be announced as Stockport's 'Perfect Pub' by Pure … [Read more...]
PZ CUSSONS ANNOUNCE PROFIT RISE DESPITE WEAKENING CURRENCIES
South Manchester based PZ Cussons, manufacturer and distributor of such well-known brands as Imperial Leather to Cussons Baby, Morning Fresh to St. Tropez, have announced an operating profit growth of 7% despite the impact of weakening currencies in their annual accounts to May 2104. Excluding … [Read more...]