GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE URGE MOTORISTS TO KEEP THIEVES OUT THIS WINTER Motorists across Greater Manchester are being urged to freeze out opportunist thieves by not leaving their vehicles unattended while they are being de-iced. It comes following the theft of five vehicles this morning … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
PORTAS PROJECTS GIVEN GREEN LIGHT BY STOCKPORT TOWN TEAM
Three exciting new projects have been given the go ahead by Stockport’s Town Team. Funding has been granted to Stockport Plaza towards a new digital projector and to the National Market Traders Federation and Stockport Historic Quarter Forum for Christmas-themed events. The three … [Read more...]
Stockport County to run Edgeley Park on day-to-day basis
Stockport County have reached an agreement with Cheshire Sport to run Edgeley Park on a day-to-day basis. Cheshire Sport, a company set up by Sale Sharks co-owner Brian Kennedy in 2003 to oversee both teams, remains the owner of the ground. But it has reduced County's rent payments by 65% … [Read more...]
Social media: private companies can learn from public sector lead, says KPMG
Social media: private companies can learn from public sector lead, says KPMG Public sector more adept at protecting itself ‘online’ Social media seen as ‘distraction from work’ by private sector businesses Fear of litigation is a major factor … [Read more...]
Stockport Telecoms business fined over spam texts
Tetrus Telecoms, a marketing company with an office in Stockport has been fined for sending out unlawful spam texts to millions over the last three years. Examples of the texts will be familiar to many of us: "CLAIM TODAY you may be entitled to £3500 for the accident you had. To claim … [Read more...]
MAJORITY OF CUSTOMERS TO BE PENALISED BY ALCOHOL PRICE PLANS – BRC
According to the British Retail Association, controls on alcohol prices and promotions will not address the causes of irresponsible drinking but they do set a dangerous precedent for Government interference in markets in the future.Reacting to the Government's Alcohol Strategy proposals for … [Read more...]
Stockport company ranked among 100 fastest growing
Stockport-based Cartridge Save has joined 9 other North West based businesses ranked among the 100 fastest-growing companies by sales in the last three years. The highest placed business on the 16th annual Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100, which will be published this weekend, is Preston-based … [Read more...]
Leemic announce affinity partnership with Stockport County
Leemic are pleased to announce a new affinity partnership with Stockport County Football Club. The unique partnership see’s the company donate 10% of any new sale back to the club that comes via the clubs referral scheme. For further information click here … [Read more...]
Beware Of Council Tax Cold Callers
Concerned householders in Stockport have contacted the Council’s Trading Standards after being targeted by a company about Council Tax re-banding. Residents are cold called and informed that their house may be in the wrong Council Tax band. For an upfront fee of £165 the … [Read more...]
Residents have their say on A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road
Hundreds of people have been airing their views about a major road project at a series of public meetings. Exhibitions are being held until December 1 for residents, businesses and motorists to have their say on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road project – but there are only two … [Read more...]
Take It Away NAS Mana
A Pizza Hut Delivery franchisee has announced the opening of outlets in Chorlton and Cheadle Hulme. Nadim Iftikhar Choudry already runs five sites in Greater Manchester through his business NAS Mana, and is expanding his portfolio thanks to a £400,000 funding package from HSBC. … [Read more...]
Vehicle crime event marks launch of Operation Advent
Greater Manchester Police has staged the first of a series of events to promote how to have a safe and enjoyable Christmas. Focusing on vehicle security, it marked the launch of Operation Advent, Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP’s) Christmas crime prevention campaign, and … [Read more...]