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College Head in Top Ten at London Marathon

Stockport and the Trafford College Group’s Head of Studies for Catering & Hospitality, Matthew Shaw, has been named in the top ten fastest runners in the UK for his age group, following yesterday’s London Marathon. Matt has been running for over 25 years and has represented England at both … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes Launch 2019 Garden Competition

Calling all gardeners – the Stockport Homes annual competition is back! If you have a delightful garden, tasty vegetable patch or colourful hanging baskets, you could be in with a chance of winning up to £250 in vouchers and 4 tickets to the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show. With first, second and … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Understanding Net Promoter Scores – NPS

When discussing feedback with clients, one thing that is asked about a lot is Net Promoter Scores (NPS), how they are calculated and what they are used for. You may have seen the scoring system used when filling out feedback. For example, you might be asked how likely you are to recommend a … [Read more...]

Stockport County 2019 League WINNERS!!

Stockport County's final game at Nuneaton saw them raise the league trophy as league winners for the first time in over 50 years and promotion to the National League North. A record number of fans travelled to Nuneaton to see their heroes finish the season with an impressive 3-0 … [Read more...]

No. 2 Stockport Exchange takes shape at station Gateway

As the next office at the gateway plot next to Stockport’s railway station comes forward, Place North West sat down with Muse Developments and the council to talk about the project’s future and its successes to date. The steel frame of 2 Stockport Exchange is already largely in place, … [Read more...]

UK: Increase in numbers paid less than the National Living Wage

A new report published by the Low Pay Commission - LPC - has found that in April 2018 439,000 people were paid less than the minimum hourly national living wage they are entitled to. Of these, 369,000 were workers aged 25 and over paid less than the National Living Wage (NLW): this equates to 23% … [Read more...]

Mastercall accredited for creating genuine social impact

Mastercall has been awarded the Social Enterprise Mark for the ninth year in a row, which proves it is in business to benefit society, the community and the environment.  The Social Enterprise Mark is the only independently assessed social enterprise accreditation, which enables … [Read more...]

Specsavers Stockport joins search for Spectacle Wearer of the Year

Specsavers Stockport has joined in the search for Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2019 and a chance to win £10,000 TV’s favourite dance diva Oti Mabuse has high-kicked off the search for the UK’s proudest glasses wearers in Stockport – with a £10,000 cash prize up for grabs. The star … [Read more...]

Stockport: Planning in for 297 apartments at Weir Mill

Indigo Planning has submitted an application to Stockport Council on behalf of Maryland Securities Group in support of the proposed re-development of the Grade II listed former cotton mill - Weir Mill in Stockport. Full planning permission is sought for the redevelopment of site comprising … [Read more...]

Rising property prices in the North means more will rent

Generally, UK property prices are seen to be much higher in the South East and London, with more affordable areas of the country located in the north of England and Scotland. While the North-South divide still holds largely true, there is some indication that it is shifting, and that this shift … [Read more...]

New BBC TV Comedy Scarborough films in Stockport

A new TV comedy Scarborough, created by the writer of the popular Benidorm series, is filming in Stockport's Underbank.  Stockport has long been a favourite location for film makers, television producers and advertising agencies. Back in 1961, Stockport starred in A Taste of Honey and more … [Read more...]