The proposed HS2 rail project, creating a faster connection between the north and south of England is rumbling along after the Government revised its estimate of cost to benefit. The expected benefit-cost ratio (BRC) has fallen from £2.50 to £2.30 in benefits for every pound spent, … [Read more...]
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LOCAL MPs TAKE THEIR NUISANCE CALLS FIGHT TO DOWNING STREET
Two of Stockport's MPs - Andrew Stunell and Mark Hunter - have delivered a petition with nearly 1,500 signatures calling on the Government to give people the power to say no to nuisance sale phone calls. Residents from across Hazel Grove and Cheadle have been signing the petition over … [Read more...]
ROADWORKS IN MARPLE BRIDGE
United Utilities are carrying out immediate works to repair a burst main on Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge, near to the junction of Old Hall Road. These works will require the use of two way signals and will take place until Thursday 31st October. United Utilities will be cleaning … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT HAPPIEST TOWN IN GREATER MANCHESTER – AGAIN!
A UK survey shows Greater Manchester is one of the most widely divided areas in Britain in terms of personal well-being in its various cities, towns and boroughs but Stockport has come out on top - again! Happiness levels across Greater Manchester are dramatically split between the north and … [Read more...]
STARS COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS AT STOCKPORT’S MERSEYWAY
Merseyway shopping centre in Stockport is proud to announce the beginning of the Countdown to Christmas with a family fun event on Wednesday 13th November. The switch on event will feature a host of stars including former X Factor … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS CELEBRATE 5 YEARS AT KINGS REACH, STOCKPORT
Hallidays are about to celebrate 5 years at Kings Reach in Stockport as they continue to work ever harder to provide expert financial and business advice to their clients. In October 2008 Hallidays Business Advisers and Accountants combined their two offices in Manchester and Bramhall and … [Read more...]
175 YEAR OLD FAMILY BREWERY ROBINSONS – BRITISH ‘BEER CHAMPION’
Not all aging is bad. 175 year old family brewery – ROBINSONS – has proved it still has what it takes when it comes to brewing excellence after being named ‘BEER CHAMPION’ 2013 at this year’s BBPA awards; fighting off fierce competition from the likes of Marstons, … [Read more...]
2014 ENTRY TO STOCKPORT SECONDARY SCHOOLS – APPLICATIONS CLOSING
stockport Council is reminding parents/carers that the closing date for secondary school applications is fast approaching. The deadline for parents/carers to apply for secondary school places for September 2014 is 31st October 2013 at midnight. The online application process is open for … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS NOMINATED FOR AWARD
SAS Daniels, a key sponsor of Marketing Stockport has been nominated for ‘Best Law Firm’ at The Talk of Manchester Business Awards, which will take place on Thursday, 28 November 2013 at the Urbis. The awards … [Read more...]
UK EXPORTERS GET FLYING START WITH EASYJET
Online exporter community 'Open to Export' has launched a nationwide competition to help the next wave of UK businesses to spread their wings and expand overseas. High-flying UK entrepreneurs with an export … [Read more...]
MP URGES STOCKPORT’S YOUTH INTO ENGINEERING CAREERS
A local MP wants more young women in Stockport to take up careers in engineering, and is backing a national 'Tomorrow's Engineers Week' to persuade them to take up training. Commenting, Andrew Stunell said: "Engineering is part … [Read more...]
CHILDREN AT ROMILEY SCHOOL RAISE FUNDS FOR SEASHELL TRUST
Schoolchildren signed up to raise a record amount of money for a charity for disabled children with communication disorders. Pupils at Romiley Primary School raised £2,400 for their charity of the year, the Seashell Trust. The Cheadle Hulme-based trust educates and cares for children and … [Read more...]