Stockport based the Vernon Building Society has been awarded ‘Best Savings Provider’ at the 2019 British Bank Awards hosted by Smart Money People in London. The award was a reflection of the many reviews provided by the Vernon’s customers to the independent financial services review … [Read more...]
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Budding Entrepreneurs Launch Stockport Gin
The first local Gin to come from Stockport - Stockport Gin - is launched this week by a husband and wife team at their home distillery in the village of Compstall. Set on the doorstep to Etherow Country Park, this will be the first gin to come from Stockport made by husband and wife team Paul and … [Read more...]
Stockport Legal Team Support Seashell Trust
A Stockport legal team has raised nearly £4,000 for locally based charity the Seashell Trust. Tempting cake sales, ‘dress down` days and a hotly contested quiz night were just some of the ways Stockport law firm Gorvins Solicitors raised nearly £4,000 for The Seashell Trust. The Cheadle based … [Read more...]
Sponsors set to Leap Ahead on Stockport’s Giant Frog Art Trail
The first 16 sponsors have secured their places in Stockport's Giant Leap Forward, a giant frog art trail that will see frogs leaping on to their lily pads across Stockport town centre this summer. This summer visitors to Stockport will be met with giant frogs, sponsored by local businesses and … [Read more...]
UK: Business Energy and Industry Strategy to Support SMEs
The Department for Business Energy and Industry Strategy has said its modern industrial strategy is helping to support SMEs and improve productivity across the UK. So what support is available for small businesses across the UK? Here we outline some of the help available to small businesses from … [Read more...]
Thousands flock to Edgeley Park to see County’s record-breakers
Great news for County as Jim Gannon has extended his contract and record-breakers at Edgeley Park are making headlines for Stockport right across the world this season. Articles have been published as far afield as Italy and Scandinavia, whilst a fan club has been launched in Japan as the Hatters’ … [Read more...]
Stockport Firm Nominated for Major British Franchising Association Award
A Stockport company has been nominated for Franchisor of the Year Award at the British Franchising Association (bfa) HSBC Franchise Awards. Window to the Womb, based in National House on Wellington Road North, has grown from one franchise clinic in 2014 to national coverage by 2019 and now scans … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport on Board with Birmingham Pride
Manchester Airport are back on board with Birmingham Pride with the Los Angeles Cabaret Stage and a holiday to be won to the USA. The UK’s third largest airport is making it a hat-trick as sponsor of Birmingham Pride as it returns as the sponsor of the Cabaret Marquee. For 2019 Manchester … [Read more...]
Local: Stockport Encourage Online Council Tax Payments
If you’ve just received your Stockport Council Tax bill and you need to sort out your payment arrangements it’s quicker and easier online. You can make a one-off payment, set up a direct debit or change your payment method at: stockport.gov.uk/how-to-pay-council-tax SMBC website works on your … [Read more...]
UK: £9.75 million fund to Clean Up Town Centres
Stockport Council along with councils across England will receive an immediate cash boost from a £9.75 million fund to back their efforts in cleaning up high streets and town centres. Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is to receive £51,020.00 to back their efforts in cleaning up high streets … [Read more...]
Local: A555 Stockport Closed Due to Flooding
The A555 Stockport Airport Link Road is closed between Bramhall and the A34 roundabout due to flooding. The closure had knock on effects in the area and caused huge tail backs during the Monday morning commute. Stockport Council have issued the following notice: The A555 is currently closed … [Read more...]
Local: Poor Stockport Mobile Signal Boosted by Free Wi-Fi
The mobile telephone signal in Stockport has been deemed the worst across UK cities and towns, according to a study by App provider Yboo. The Yboo study revealed the top 10 best and worst town and cities for mobile telephone signal across the UK - the App lets users see how good the strength of a … [Read more...]