Around 1,500 visitors turned out to enjoy Stockport's 17th annual Chadkirk Festival and Well Dressing event organised by Stockport Council held over the weekend. Visitors were able to enjoy a vast array of entertainment ranging from musical performances from the Tin’stle Bell’s … [Read more...]
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AUTISM – WHAT’S YOUR QUESTION?
Stockport Council is working with families and carers to help raise awareness of autism and the many different effects it can have on people’s lives. To learn more about autism people can come along to Bredbury Library, George Lane, Bredbury SK6 1DJ on Wednesday 14 August, between 11.00am … [Read more...]
FILM TO HELP PEOPLE TO FACE UP TO CANCER
Stockport Central Youth Forum supported by Stockport Council has launched an educational resource to help prevent cancer. ‘Face Up Fred’ is a short animated film about Fred, a mechanic, who is facing up to a health problem. He listens to his workmates and family, as well as trying to … [Read more...]
SUNNY OUTLOOK FOR RETAIL SALES
Soaring temperatures and well timed sales have given the high street a much-needed boost, new figures have revealed. In its latest distributive trade survey, which was conducted between 26 June and 16 July, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said that the high street experienced its best … [Read more...]
RETAIL MOVES IN STOCKPORT
Peel have signed a 10 year lease with TK Maxx to open a new store at The Peel Centre, Portwood, Stockport. The Peel Centre Stockport is just a few minutes walk from Stockport town centre and has a wide range of retail units containing many well known high street brands. The site … [Read more...]
FROM STOCKPORT TO EXPORT
In the second quarter of 2103, the UK economy has unexpectedly grown by 0.6%, an increase of 100% on quarter 1 but is the future as bright for Stockport ? We believe it is; at Marketing Stockport we aim to put the Stockport business community more firmly on the map – locally, nationally and … [Read more...]
EXTRA £50M GIVEN TO BOOST YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
Andrew Stunell MP welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister’s recent announcement that an extra £50 million will be given to boost employment of young people. The cash will go towards boosting the Youth Contract – a scheme that provides a simple cash incentive for businesses to take on … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL TO BENEFIT FROM AIRPORT GROUP’S £48M WINDFALL
Stockport is one of Greater Manchester's 10 councils set to profit from a share of a £48m windfall after the Manchester Airports Group (MAG) announced increased profits for its full year results to March 2013. MAG, the largest UK-owned airport operator, runs Manchester, Bournemouth, … [Read more...]
PLANNING CONSENT GRANTED FOR NEW HOMES IN CHEADLE
Henderson Homes have been granted planning permission for a select new development of family homes off Brookside Close in Cheadle, Stockport. 'The Lawns' development will be crafted by local family builders Henderson Homes, who this year celebrate their 60th anniversary, and offer a choice of … [Read more...]
GORVINS LEGAL SECRETARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
A legal secretary at Stockport law firm Gorvins has celebrated half a century working for the company. Marge Hardy, a legal secretary at Stockport law firm Gorvins has celebrated half a century working for the company. Marge, 65 and from Cheadle Hulme, began her career with Gorvins at the … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW
In this weeks business section - success for local PR firm, how export could boost your business and the recent heatwave assisted local retail economy plus much more. … [Read more...]
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL ON THE MOVE!
It's a big day for the essential personnel team, as of today they are officially changing offices. Don't worry though they are not going far and still in the heart of the Stockport community! From today, 31st July they are now housed just next door on the 9th floor of St Christopher's … [Read more...]