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GM Mayor responds to loss of Northern Rail franchise

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham and Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram have responded to this week's statement from the Secretary of State for Transport on the decision to strip Northern Rail of the franchise: “The news is a victory for passengers who have had to endure … [Read more...]

Which electric cars have the best range in UK ?

Drivers need to know how far an electric car can travel on one charge and which electric cars have the best range in the UK. Electric cars are hugely important in delivering ambitious but necessary environmental targets to reduce CO2 emissions and electric car drivers need to be confident that … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes Group delivers 24×7 Carecall response service

Carecall response service has launched a new universal offer giving Stockport residents access to 24/7 falls support, thanks to Carecall’s new technology enabled living service. Carecall’s service will support Stockport Council’s vision to enable the population to live well at home. As of … [Read more...]

Hazel Grove pub reopens after £200k investment

Robinsons Brewery has reopened a Hazel Grove pub after an 8-week refurbishment project, costing £200,000. The Grapes, purchased by Robinsons Brewery in 1949, is currently run by licensee Susan White. The refurbishment has opened up the layout of the interior, which now also features a new … [Read more...]

Northern Rail to lose franchise from 1st March

Rail operator Northern is to lose its franchise to operate trains in Northern England from the 1st March 2020. From the 1st March onwards, train services will be renationalised and run by the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Operator of Last Resort (OLR). The announcement comes following … [Read more...]

PremiAir private terminal opens at Manchester Airport

New private terminal, PremiAir, has officially opened, with a launch event welcoming local businesses, VIP guests and other stakeholders in the project. The PremiAir concept offers business and leisure travellers a premium experience when travelling from the terminal that would normally only come … [Read more...]

Stockport solicitors makes triple promotion

Stockport’s Gorvins Solicitors has announced the promotion of three female lawyers, Claire Beaumont, Nicola Fraser and Danielle Ayres, to senior positions in the firm. Claire Beaumont has been promoted to co-head of Commercial Property, alongside the Stockport solicitors' Managing Partner Martin … [Read more...]

Stockport County welcome new sponsor

Stockport County welcome their first new sponsor, Fair Price Funerals, under the stewardship of the club’s new owner, Mark Stott. Fair Price Funerals have unveiled their new sponsor board at Edgeley Park ahead of Stockport County’s home fixture against Dover Athletic this weekend. Fair Price … [Read more...]

Stockport Local Fund received 112 applications in latest round

Stockport Local Fund received 112 applications from a diverse range of community groups, individuals and organisation in its latest round of funding. Applicants will already be aware of the outcomes of their applications.  Successful applicants who applied for under £500 will receive their … [Read more...]