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Contractors in bid to deliver new Stockport Interchange

Four contractors are competing to deliver the major redevelopment of Stockport Interchange with a winner set to be chosen in early 2020. As reported on Place North West, Morgan Sindall, Galliford Try, Vinci, and Willmott Dixon are bidding for the development to include a 196-home apartment block, … [Read more...]

The Cat and Fiddle Inn is gaining a weasel!

A local family business, Forest Distillery, have taken the keys to The Cat and Fiddle Inn, on the A537 road between Cheshire and Buxton, on a long-term lease from Stockport based 180-year-old family run brewer and pub operator Robinsons Brewery. Built in 1813, The Cat and Fiddle is an iconic … [Read more...]

Time running out to join Solar Together Greater Manchester

Time is running out to join thousands of people in Solar Together Greater Manchester. So far more than 2,000 households have registered across Greater Manchester. You have until midnight on 21 October 2019 to register. This innovative group-buying scheme for solar panels aims to give … [Read more...]

Stockport Frogs raise £31,000 for Stepping Hill’s Tree House

18 of the giant Stockport frogs from Totally Stockport’s Giant Leap Frogs Art Trail went under the auctioneers hammer at Europe’s largest Mercedes-Benz dealership in Europe last night! Over 100 business owners, sponsors, artists, supporters and bidders were joined by Stockport’s Strawberry Radio … [Read more...]

MPA Inspiration awards for Platform81

It was a night of celebration for Platform81 at last night’s MPA Inspiration Awards in Manchester, as the Stockport-based digital media and design agency picked up the Big Bang award for their work with M. Hughes and sons! The MPA’s are held annually, showcasing the finest work from Manchester’s … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society wins Most Responsible Business

Vernon Building Society won the Most Responsible Business Award at Stockport Business Awards 2019 The award comes as the result of its customer and community efforts which this year focused on financial education, funding local community groups and providing empowerment to its employees. So far … [Read more...]

C&C urge travellers to check paperwork for European travel

As we hurtle towards the Brexit deadline date, Stockport based C&C Insurance Brokers are urging people to check that they have adequate paperwork and cover prior to travelling in Europe. One of the implications of a no deal Brexit is that UK drivers will not be permitted to drive in countries … [Read more...]

Government looks to take over management of Northern Rail

Northern Rail looks likely to lose its franchise following intervention by the Transport Secretary. Following comments made by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps at the House of Commons Transport Select Committee, the Government lay take over the management of Northern Rail. Mr Shapps has asked … [Read more...]

£600m investment boosts Greater Manchester’s economy

Investment designed to help generate thousands of local jobs, quality houses and the best commercial spaces for people to do business across Greater Manchester has topped £600 million since the funds launched in 2015, says the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The boost to the local … [Read more...]

Vernon launches 100% Buy for Uni Mortgage

Stockport’s Vernon Building Society has launched the Buy for Uni Mortgage a smart way for students to get onto the housing ladder and through university. The Buy for Uni Mortgage enables parents to help their children buy a home without having to directly fund a deposit, by becoming a joint … [Read more...]