A chocolatier announced the closure of his shop via a letter after making just £100-a-week in profit. Simon Dunn publicised the closure of Simon Dunn’s Chocolatier, Wilmslow, Chesire via a handwritten letter displayed in his shop window. In the letter, Dunn listed the outgoings of … [Read more...]
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LATEST – ROADWORKS UPDATE FOR STOCKPORT
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: Electricity North West will be carrying out resurfacing work on Banks Lane in Offerton, at the approach to the junction of Dialstone Lane and Hempshaw Lane. These works require the use of a road closure on Banks Lane and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLD CALLER WARNING
Stockport Council is urging residents to be on their guard against cold callers operating in the Hazel Grove and Cheadle Hulme areas trying to obtain roofing work. In one incident reported to the Council a resident received a leaflet offering a roof inspection. She rang the trader, who is based … [Read more...]
INNESS DESIGN ARE ‘OPTIMUM’ CHOICE
Cheadle Hulme based Inness Design have recently won and completed the branding work for newly formed Optimum Ledger Management. Manchester based Optimum are taking a completely new approach to commercial debt recovery. Unlike the competition Optimum recover money owed without any fees or … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S CHADKIRK FESTIVAL BIG SUCCESS
Around 1,500 visitors turned out to enjoy Stockport's 17th annual Chadkirk Festival and Well Dressing event organised by Stockport Council held over the weekend. Visitors were able to enjoy a vast array of entertainment ranging from musical performances from the Tin’stle Bell’s … [Read more...]
AUTISM – WHAT’S YOUR QUESTION?
Stockport Council is working with families and carers to help raise awareness of autism and the many different effects it can have on people’s lives. To learn more about autism people can come along to Bredbury Library, George Lane, Bredbury SK6 1DJ on Wednesday 14 August, between 11.00am … [Read more...]
FILM TO HELP PEOPLE TO FACE UP TO CANCER
Stockport Central Youth Forum supported by Stockport Council has launched an educational resource to help prevent cancer. ‘Face Up Fred’ is a short animated film about Fred, a mechanic, who is facing up to a health problem. He listens to his workmates and family, as well as trying to … [Read more...]
SUNNY OUTLOOK FOR RETAIL SALES
Soaring temperatures and well timed sales have given the high street a much-needed boost, new figures have revealed. In its latest distributive trade survey, which was conducted between 26 June and 16 July, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said that the high street experienced its best … [Read more...]
RETAIL MOVES IN STOCKPORT
Peel have signed a 10 year lease with TK Maxx to open a new store at The Peel Centre, Portwood, Stockport. The Peel Centre Stockport is just a few minutes walk from Stockport town centre and has a wide range of retail units containing many well known high street brands. The site … [Read more...]
FROM STOCKPORT TO EXPORT
In the second quarter of 2103, the UK economy has unexpectedly grown by 0.6%, an increase of 100% on quarter 1 but is the future as bright for Stockport ? We believe it is; at Marketing Stockport we aim to put the Stockport business community more firmly on the map – locally, nationally and … [Read more...]
EXTRA £50M GIVEN TO BOOST YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
Andrew Stunell MP welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister’s recent announcement that an extra £50 million will be given to boost employment of young people. The cash will go towards boosting the Youth Contract – a scheme that provides a simple cash incentive for businesses to take on … [Read more...]
GORVINS LEGAL SECRETARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
A legal secretary at Stockport law firm Gorvins has celebrated half a century working for the company. Marge Hardy, a legal secretary at Stockport law firm Gorvins has celebrated half a century working for the company. Marge, 65 and from Cheadle Hulme, began her career with Gorvins at the … [Read more...]