Greens in Stockport, producers of gluten free beers, are soon to launch a new gluten free beer aimed at the female drinker. Greens’ beers are already ideal for people suffering from coeliac disease, vegetarians or those on gluten free diets for health and weight loss benefits. The new … [Read more...]
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EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL FEES TO BE INTRODUCED IN 2013
The government intends to introduce a charging structure to the employment tribunal system. Following lengthy consultation these charges are set to commence in the summer of 2013. In 2011 the coalition government announced that it proposed to introduce fees into employment tribunals as part of … [Read more...]
COUNCIL SUPPORTS FOSTERING INITIATIVE
Stockport Council has teamed up with other local authorities across the North West as part of an initiative to urge people to make 2013 a life-changing year by becoming a foster carer. The ‘You Can Foster’ initiative encourages people from all walks of life to consider how they … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS RELEASE LATEST NEWSWIRE
Hallidays, the Stockport based chartered accountants and business advisors, have released their first newsletter of 2013. Hallidays Newswire looks at topical issues that may affect your business and may have an impact on your business decisions. The latest newswire includes the … [Read more...]
MARY PORTAS VISITS STOCKPORT AND MEETS THE PIONEERING TOWN TEAM
Mary Portas has been enjoying the sights and sounds, and tastes, of Stockport during a recent visit to the town. Portas, who carried out an independent review of high streets, visited Stockport to learn about exciting developments in the town following its selection as a ‘Portas … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT ROADWORKS INFORMATION
The following roadworks are taking place or scheduled to take place: Stockport Road West between the junctions of The Broadway and Lower Bents Lane will go down to a single lane to allow footway repairs. The work is due to be completed by 30th January and the lane closures apply between 9.30am … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL TENDER FOR A6 RELIEF ROAD
STOCKPORT Council has issued a tender for the design and build of the A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road said to be worth between £100m-£140m. The new dual carriageway will cover 6 miles to relieve airport traffic from the towns and villages to the south and west of Stockport. Starting … [Read more...]
300,000 GBP Revamp For Stockport BMX Track and Facilities
Stockport’s popular BMX track has secured Olympic legacy funding from Sport England’s ‘Inspired Facilities’ fund. The BMX track in Bruntwood Park in Cheadle will be upgraded to competition standard in a major project which also includes improved facilities, new … [Read more...]
Convicted robber absconds from Kirkham jail
A convicted robber with links to Stockport has absconded from a Lancashire jail. Barry Taun, 42, was serving an indeterminate sentence after a robbery in 2007 in Fallowfield, Manchester. Police said he absconded from HMP Kirkham, near Preston, on Sunday. He is known to have links to the … [Read more...]
ROADWORKS in HEATON MERSEY, STOCKPORT
A temporary road closure will be in place on Clifton Road between Gladstone Grove and Mauldeth Road in Heaton Mersey to allow carriageway maintenance work to be undertaken. The work will be carried out between 29th January and 1st February and the road closures will be in place from 9.30am to … [Read more...]
GMP – CALL FOR PUBLIC TO HELP FIGHT TERRORISM
The new head of the North West Counter Terrorism Unit (NW CTU) is urging communities across the North West of England to support the police in the fight against terrorism. In a week-long campaign, the NW CTU will encourage people working and living in the North West region to … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT APS GROUP WINS RSPCA CONTRACT
Marketing solutions provider, APS Group has won a three-year, multi-million pound print management contract with animal welfare charity the RSPCA. As part of the deal, APS Group will manage and produce all print materials for the RSPCA, including direct mail, promotional leaflets, banners and … [Read more...]