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M&S Simply Food staff show healthy appetite for fundraising

Customers at M & S Simply Food in Hazel Grove are showing a healthy appetite for raising funds for St Ann's Hospice. Their generosity means the store is half way towards reaching its £2,000 fundraising target for the charity.  A highlight is a virtual bike ride of 874 miles - the distance from … [Read more...]

UK unemployment rate falls to 4%

The UK unemployment rate has fallen further this month, to 4%, and, as young people in England and Wales await their A-level results on Thursday 16 August, the proportion of young people who are unemployed and not in full-time education is at a record low of 4.7%. Figures released by the Department … [Read more...]

Panel unveiled for Greater Manchester night time economy

The Greater Manchester night time economy adviser, Sacha Lord, has unveiled a panel of leading figures from across the city-region to support his work in improving our nightlife offer. The panel of experts will develop, discuss and deliver plans to improve the city-region’s nightlife, making it … [Read more...]

Safer Stockport Partnership supports a safer summer

Greater Manchester Police is working with Stockport Council as part of their joint initiative Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP) to tackle youth antisocial behaviour throughout the summer months, following a spike in reported cases earlier this year. During the long summer break there is temptation … [Read more...]

Fusion Graphics install for YourFM

Stockport based specialist signs firm Fusion Signs and Graphics have brought a touch of vibrancy to the studios of local radio station, YourFM. YourFM 107.8, a local Stockport radio station, has brightened up its studio and reception area with a range of 8 x 4 graphic panels depicting local … [Read more...]

A Christmas Party that will really take off!

Companies looking for a unique Christmas party venue are now able to book at the Concorde Conference Centre, located in Manchester Airport Runway Visitor Park. The exclusive venue at Manchester Airport Runway Visitor Park hosts up to 700 people and offers a unique dining and party experience under … [Read more...]

Choose the right option for health care in Stockport

Stockport Council is reminding residents of the options for accessing health care in Stockport to help reduce the pressure on A&E services. Often people make A&E as a first port of call  and are unaware of other services which can help but there are alternative options that may be more … [Read more...]

Prest Financial shortlisted for National Award

Prest Financial Planning has been shortlisted in the Medium-to-Large Financial Adviser of the Year category of the 2018 MoneyAge Awards. The Stockport-based firm is one of only two North West-headquartered businesses to be shortlisted in this category. Prest Financial Planning, which was … [Read more...]

Booth Ainsworth on acquisition trail for corporate growth

Ambitious Stockport accountancy firm Booth Ainsworth has completed its recent acquisition as part of their plans to expand and develop corporate services. The Stockport based accountancy firm announced its acquisition of Whitehead & Co Accountants which has been based in the town since … [Read more...]

Mangobean Stockport opens at Redrock

Mangobean Stockport has opened at Redrock offering customers a ‘coffee wonderland’. Featuring a grass picnic area and serving numerous blends of freshly roasted coffee, non-alcoholic coffee cocktails and specialty frappes and smoothies, Mangobean Stockport brings something new and exciting to the … [Read more...]

Growth Hub to run free GDPR workshop in Stockport

Understanding GDPR can be a complicated subject so to help businesses get a clearer view, the Growth Hub are running a free GDPR workshop for Stockport businesses. Earlier this year, the new European General Data Protection Regulations (GPDR) came into effect. Breach of GDPR can result in … [Read more...]

Stockport Council leader issues statement on rail issues

Following letters to Arriva Rail North and Transport for Greater Manchester, Stockport Council leader Cllr Alex Ganotis met with Northern Rail to raise concerns about current services. He said: “I made it very clear to Northern Rail that rail services play a central role in Stockport – … [Read more...]