Ford Retail, the factory owned £1bn-turnover dealer group, has expanded its Polar Ford dealership in Stockport, buying an adjacent dealership site previously occupied by Jaguar (pictured). Polar Ford’s old showroom will become a CV centre … [Read more...]
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LOCAL DEVELOPER – PLANS FOR MARPLE FOOD STORE
Stockport-based developer Kirkland Developments has submitted plans to Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council for a new 25,000 sq ft food store in Marple town centre. The proposals, which aim to create hundreds of jobs, include improvements to the transport network and landscaping to avoid … [Read more...]
NEW YEAR RESOLUTION TO KEEP SAFE FROM FIRE
WITH the New Year underway, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to make one of their resolutions in 2013 to make sure that their smoke alarms are up to date and are in the right place to protect their home. For more information visit Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue … [Read more...]
TECHNOLOGY THE WAY AHEAD IN 2013
Technology firms with the ability to meet shifting customer demands are well-placed for success in 2013, say north west business leaders, as reported at MEN Media. The pace of change in a range of industries means that companies which are fleet-of-foot will reap the most benefit, say … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ENTREPRENEUR TAKES OFF WITH PartyJet
Stockport entrepreneur aims to make private jet hire more accessible with his latest venture. Ged Hogan, who lives in Stockport and has 15 years' experience in the aviation sector has launched PartyJet, an online booking service based in Didsbury, and is targeting stag and hen parties, golf and … [Read more...]
NEW YEAR RESOLUTION TO SLASH FUEL BILLS
Residents across Stockport and Greater Manchester are being encouraged to start the New Year by slashing their fuel bills by up to £250. The project harnesses ‘people power’ from across Greater Manchester to join a ground breaking collective energy switching scheme that could … [Read more...]
LOCAL PARALYMPIC CYCLIST SARAH STOREY IN NEW YEARS HONOURS
Paralympic cyclist Sarah Storey, who won four gold medals at the London 2012 Games, has been made a dame in the New Year Honours list. The Gold post box (left) painted in Sarah's honour The 35-year-old from Disley in … [Read more...]
THE UK YEAR IN PICTURES
2012 has been a fantastic year of celebration across the UK. The BBC has pulled together a great slideshow here - take a look and remember the golden moments. Source: BBC News … [Read more...]
GMP TAKES ON TWIXMAS
Greater Manchester Police will be spreading the Twixtmas cheer to communities during the festive holidays while suggesting things people can do to make their lives safer in time for the New Year. A campaign has been set up to promote Twixtmas, a period when people are encouraged to do … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT DAMAR TRAINING FOUNDER PUBLISHES FIRST BOOK
The founder of Stockport company Damar Training has completed a labour of love by publishing a book containing tips and advice on leadership and management for entrepreneurs. Dale Stafford, 56, who set up Damar in 1980 with her husband Martin and sold it to Fountain Capital in 2006, has … [Read more...]
MORE FOSTER CARERS FOR TEENAGERS NEEDED
Stockport Council is running an initiative to recruit more foster carers for teenagers. The ‘Create Memories and Foster Teenagers’ initiative is running throughout December and includes powerful messages on billboards and buses. Councillor Kevin Dowling, Stockport … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT CID WORK TO CONVICT THIEF WITH CRIME RHYME ON PHONE
A thief who had a rhyme about breaking into people's homes on his mobile phone is one of a number of men jailed for plotting burglaries across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The gang were caught following an extensive investigation by detectives from Stockport CID. The operation was … [Read more...]