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Regional: South Manchester Digital Network launches in Stockport

Working in conjunction with Manchester Digital, Stockport Council are holding the first South Manchester Digital Network event on February 26th. The event, to be held on February 26th, is supported by the Stockport Economic Alliance and is specifically aimed at Digital/Tech focused businesses … [Read more...]

Local: Reduced Sugar Tax Success for Robinsons Brewery

Since sugar tax was introduced, Robinsons Brewery has taken out 65 tonnes of sugar from it's soft drinks, equivalent to 65 0f their Shire horses! In April 2018 the Government introduced a sugar tax for the soft drinks industry for total sugar content over 5g per 100ml and applies to drinks such as … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Develop your growth strategy

Ahead of their first Business Breakfast meeting of 2019 this morning, Stockport based Halliday's are sharing their advice on how best to develop your business growth strategy. Developing your business strategy for growth is key to standing out from your competitors and growing your business. If you … [Read more...]

Local: Robinsons Music Mix of Seasonal Beers

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery have launched a mix-tape of music themed seasonal beers for 2019.  Beer and music... surely the perfect mix? Well, Robinsons certainly think so. The 180-year-old brewery has revealed a delicious playlist of music themed seasonal ales all for 2019; each inspired by … [Read more...]

Charity: Postcode Lottery offers £20,000 Fund to Local Causes

Local charities and good causes are being encouraged to apply for funding of over £3million, raised by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.  Applications are open from 6 February until 20 February, where a whole host of good causes from social enterprises to voluntary groups and registered … [Read more...]

Regional: Proposed Council Tax Increases Fund More Police

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has reported that Council Tax bills will rise for everyone across Greater Manchester funding more police and public transport. The combined authority are considering new budget proposals that would mean an average increase of £33 per household. Council … [Read more...]

Local: Bredbury Hall Secures Future with Refinancing deal

One of the most iconic hotels in the North West, Bredbury Hall, has secured its future following a multi-million pound refinancing deal. The deal with Allied Irish Bank (GB)* was managed by Paul Smith and Martin Gray, both of Duff & Phelps Debt Advisory. First opened in 1812, Bredbury Hall … [Read more...]

Stockport firm enters administration after 30 years

A Stockport firm who has been selling health care products for over 30 years have called in the administrators. Karomed, whose offices are based on Whitehill Industrial Estate in Reddish, specialise in the sale of pressure reducing products for patients including dynamic and static mattresses, … [Read more...]

Together Saves Property Deal with Three-day Finance

Stockport based lender Together stepped in with a three-day finance package to save a commercial property deal after the initial lender entered administration.  A pair of businessmen who faced losing a property deal when their initial lender went bust have now bought their office - after Together … [Read more...]

Free Digital Skills Training Sessions for Job Seekers

Stockport Central Library will be hosting 4 further Lloyds Bank Academy free digital skills training sessions next month. The weekly sessions are an excellent opportunity for people who are looking for work or volunteering at local charities, who want to brush up on their digital skills. They will … [Read more...]

Half Term Family Fun at Manchester Airport Runway Visitor Park

The Runway Visitor Park at Manchester Airport is offering half term fun for the whole family with tours of Concorde and sessions at the Flight Academy.  Monday Madness tours of Concorde for £5 Flight Academy for children aged 4-12  Families looking for a unique day out this February Half … [Read more...]

DSG Get Smart on Shorter-term Contract Hire & Leasing

Stockport based DSG Auto have launched a new shorter-term contract hire deal, perfect for employers taking on new starters. DSG often get asked by their customers if they take a new car or van on contract hire for a new person and it does not work out, can they hand it back?  The answer is yes, but … [Read more...]