Kirkland Developments has won the battle to develop a supermarket in Marple after it was granted full planning permission by Stockport Council and Asda's rival plan was rejected. The battle to stop an ASDA supermarket being built on the outskirts of Marple was finally won last Friday – to … [Read more...]
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FOOTBALL BOOSTS GREATER MANCHESTER VISITOR ECONOMY
The latest Manchester Monitor – a snapshot of the economic wellbeing of the region – highlights a number of positive trends in terms of Greater Manchester’s visitor economy, against the backdrop of continuing stagnation in the property and jobs market. The analysis of the … [Read more...]
BOOTH AINSWORTH QUIZ RAISES £6,000 FOR ST ANN’S HOSPICE, STOCKPORT
On Thursday 28th February, Booth Ainsworth LLP celebrated its 12th Quiz Night at Edgeley Park. The event has grown in numbers over the years and now attracts over 75 teams of four who all play to win the Booth Ainsworth Quiz Trophy. This year we also gave away some great raffle … [Read more...]
VERNON JUBILEE FUND SUPPORTS STOCKPORT FOOD BANK
Vernon Building Society's Jubilee Fund awarded Stockport South Foodbank £550 to help those in need in the local area. As well as purchasing food and other supplies, the Foodbank used their funding to increase their storage capacity to allow them to hold more donations at their main site at … [Read more...]
DOOR RE-OPENS FOR ENERGY SAVINGS IN STOCKPORT
Stockport residents who missed out on a chance for a share of a £3m energy savings scheme have another opportunity from today, (Monday March 4th) to get a better deal. Over 35,000 Greater Manchester residents signed up to the GM Fair Energy scheme in January - more than any other energy … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S VINTAGE VILLAGE WINS TOP AWARD
The popular monthly Vintage Village Fair held at Stockport Council’s Covered Market Hall, has won a prestigious national award. Pretty Nostalgic magazine held a public online poll last month to discover the nation’s best markets and The Vintage Village gained the most votes … [Read more...]
THE BRAMHALL BAKERY CATCHES THE DRAGON’S EYE
Bramhall Bakery gets a Twitter Boost from Theo Paphitis A new Stockport‐based artisan bakery received a business boost from … [Read more...]
UK RETAIL SALES – BEST RESULTS IN FEBRUARY FOR THREE YEARS
UK retail sales grew at their fastest rate in more than three years in February, as the drier weather coaxed shoppers back out onto the High Street. Quite remarkably, and in a period when we have seen many High Street brands fail, UK retail sales values were up 2.7% on a … [Read more...]
EVENT CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF STOCKPORT’S YOUNG PEOPLE IN CARE
Over 300 people attended a special event organised by Stockport Council to celebrate the fantastic achievements of children and young people in care and young carers. A total of 138 young people were nominated to receive an award at the event held at the Town Hall. The Mayor of … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE FOR MONDAY 4th MARCH
Below is a list of the roadworks affecting motorists today, Monday 4th March in Stockport: Temporary two way traffic signals will be in use on The Broadway in Bredbury to allow carriage resurfacing work to be carried out. The work will take place between 4th and 5th March. Temporary two way … [Read more...]
NEW OFFICERS SUPPORT MyGMP
The latest recruits to join Greater Manchester Police have spoken about what they want to bring to help make communities safer. Officers took part in a ceremony, called an attestation, to swear in new officers and provide them with their warrant cards so they can go on the … [Read more...]
CHARITY WALK RAISES £2,000 IN MEMORY OF MURDERED POLICE WOMEN
A charity walk around Greater Manchester in memory of two police officers killed on duty has raised £2,000. PCs Fiona Bone, 32, and Nicola Hughes, 23, were shot in Hattersley on 18 September at a suspected burglary. Ten officers, from Tameside and Oldham Division, began the 110 mile … [Read more...]