Ten years after the launch of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), Greater Manchester Police is continuing to reinvest its portion of ill-gotten gains into worthy community projects, helping to break down the barriers between children and the police. Youth groups in Bury and south Manchester … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO BENEFIT FRAUD
A Stockport woman pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining benefit totalling £5804.04, and was sentenced at Stockport Magistrates Court. Leanne Rhodes, aged 30, of Ecclesbridge Road, Marple, was prosecuted for failing to declare she had over £16, 000 in the bank whilst claiming … [Read more...]
Stockport Firefighters help make lapland wishes come true
A YEAR of fundraising came to a magical conclusion for Stockport firefighters when they got to wave off a group of children as they flew out to spend a day in Lapland. Crews members from Stockport stations spend countless hours each year raising money for 'When You Wish Upon A Star' and … [Read more...]
SAFE, LEGAL, AND IN CONTROL
Around 20 licenced premises in the Hazel Grove Pub Watch are joining the Safer Stockport Partnership’s ‘Designated Driver Scheme’. The scheme promotes responsible drinking over Christmas and New Year. It will take place on Friday 21st December, the last Friday before … [Read more...]
LLOYDS GALLOPS INTO MERSEYWAY
High street banking giant Lloyds Banking Group is the latest tenant to take a unit at Stockport’s Merseyway shopping centre. Lloyds has taken a long-term lease on the two-floor unit C11 covering 6, 318 sq ft and is due to open for business in March 2013 when it relocates its retail banking … [Read more...]
BRC FOOTFALL MONITOR SHOWS MOMENTUM BUILDING FOR CHRISTMAS
The British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Springboard Retail Footfall Monitor has shown that shopper numbers fell sharply in the second calendar week of December. The data also shows that: on an annual basis footfall was down in all locations, falling 2.6% footfall in shopping centres reported … [Read more...]
FORMER STOCKPORT ACCOUNTANT STEPS DOWN FROM FORD CAMPBELL
The founder of former Stockport based Ford Campbelll Accountants, Tony Ford, is leaving the now Manchester based corporate finance company. Tony Ford set up his business with partner Campbell in 1997 on Petersgate, Stockport and has since established sister companies Ford Hastings and Lloyd … [Read more...]
CHEADLE COMPANY CHARACTER WORLD SIGNS ONE DIRECTION LICENSING DEAL
Stockport based branded textiles firm Character World is hoping its sales will only go in One Direction after signing a European licensing deal. The Cheadle company has the UK licence to make duvet sets and other household goods featuring the five piece boy band. It already sells the products … [Read more...]
GMP ANNOUNCES INTERIM CHRISTMAS DRINK DRIVE FIGURES
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has released the latest drink drive figures midway through its Christmas crackdown on those who attempt to drive while intoxicated through alcohol or drugs. The work forms part of Operation Advent*, GMP’s response to tackling potential spikes in crime in … [Read more...]
VIRGIN TRAINS URGE PASSENGERS TO RESERVE SEATS
Due to exceptionally high numbers of bookings for their services over the Christmas period, Virgin Trains have urged customers to ensure they have reserved seats on trains they wish to travel on. Around 100 Virgin Trains’ services are already fully booked or almost full, while seat … [Read more...]
BEST MOMENTS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENTED IN VIDEO
A video drawing together the stand out moments and key statistics from the world of social media in 2012 has been pulled together by Space & Time Media – documenting key events such as the Diamond Jubilee, Olympics and US Presidential race. The advertising agency’s Social … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT AGREES SAVINGS OF 15 MILLION GBP FOR NEXT TWO YEARS
Stockport Council's Executive have approved plans to make savings of £15.5m over the next two financial years, of which around £10m will be achieved in 2013/14. The successful implementation of these savings will reduce the amount required to ensure a balance budget next year. … [Read more...]