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...]
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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...]
ROYAL MAIL ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO PRICING
Following a public consultation announced in December, Royal Mail are making changes to their parcels range. The changes for consumers, and business customers paying with stamps, smartstamp, online postage and franking, should be easier to understand and improve choice, says Royal Mail. From … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT GROUP IS ALL CHECKED IN AT STANSTEAD AIRPORT
M.A.G today announced the completion of its acquisition of Stansted Airport. As part of the transaction, Industry Funds Management (IFM) has taken a 35.5% equity interest in the enlarged group. M.A.G has a detailed integration plan in place to ensure a seamless transition of ownership and … [Read more...]
VIRGIN ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ‘LITTLE RED’ TO LONDON
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled details of its UK domestic service, including that the operation is called Little Red. It will launch on 31 March in Manchester, 5 April in Edinburgh and 9 April in Aberdeen, providing a total of 26 daily services to Heathrow airport. Virgin won key … [Read more...]