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Stockport workwear manufacturer secures framework agreement

Stockport-based workwear manufacturer Ballyclare has revealed details of a major new national framework agreement for the UK Fire and Rescue Service. The new 4-year deal will see Ballyclare provide a wide range of stationwear to numerous fire services who have already signed up to Lot 1 of the … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport Group (MAG) responds to HS2 review

Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, says the government needs greater evidence on the feasibility of the HS2 rail development with questions raised over the costs. The review is to be chaired by Douglas Oakervee, who chaired HS2 Ltd and has worked alongside Boris Johnson when he was London … [Read more...]

Handforth Dean M&S development application

The Planning Officer recommends the application for refusal of the proposed 26,400 sq ft extension of the current site by the Strategic Planning Board on Wednesday, 28th August. Other sites were asked to be considered including locations around Macclesfield and sites in Stockport including … [Read more...]

Old Tom wins 3 Great Taste Gold Stars

Old Tom really is the cat’s pyjamas and it’s not just 8 out of 10 who agree. Great Taste, the world’s most coveted food and drink awards, has announced its ‘stars’ of 2019. Out of nearly 13,000 products sent in from over 100 different countries, Old Tom – brewed by 180-year-old family … [Read more...]

Together appoints corporate relationship director in the North

A property finance expert has joined specialist lender Together as its corporate relationship director covering the North of England. Alex Garland, who has worked in commercial real estate finance for nearly 20 years, will be responsible for nurturing existing relationships and widening the … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport offers advice ahead of busiest weekend ever

The UK’s third largest airport is expecting Friday 23 August to be the busiest day in its 81-year-old history with more than 115,000 passengers expected to arrive and depart from the Northern hub.    With around 430,000 passengers expected to travel during the busy bank holiday … [Read more...]

Are my passwords available on the Dark Web?

There are many positive faces to the internet and legitimate uses for all our businesses now and in the future. However, as we are all aware, there are pockets of the web that are harmful and we need to be vigilant and aware of how we use the web, what we click on and how our employees are … [Read more...]

Tour of Britain route through Stockport

The final stage of the Tour of Britain will come to the borough on Saturday, September 14, with Stockport featuring in the stage that begins in Altrincham and finishes in the centre of Manchester. As it enters Stockport, the route will take in Woodford, Bramhall, Hazel Grove, High Lane, Marple, … [Read more...]

GRAHAM completes major £8m link road in Stockport

A major project, described as Stockport’s single most important strategic highway connection, has been completed by GRAHAM. The £8m Travis Brow Link Road creates a vital link between the A6 and M60 in Stockport town centre. It is part of Stockport Council’s £73m Town Centre Access Plan, which … [Read more...]

Hunt for region’s ‘secret walks’ gets underway

Residents across Stockport are being encouraged to share their favourite local walks and walking pursuits over the summer holidays, as part of a wider campaign to get people moving. The winning walks will win fitbits, vouchers to spend on walking gear and other walking related goodies to help the … [Read more...]