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Loganair adds more Stornoway to Manchester flights

Loganair has introduced further Stornoway to Manchester services strengthening tourism and business links with England’s North West. Making Stockport only a short hop from the Western Isles. Loganair has announced significant investment in services from the Western Isles, with a new timetable … [Read more...]

Leaders agree Mayoral precept to be kept as low as possible

Leaders across Greater Manchester have agreed that the Mayoral precept, proposed by GM Mayor, Andy Burnham,  will be cut by £1 for Band D properties.  This means that the precept for the average Greater Manchester household, in Band B, would fall from £7 to less than £6.30.   After an … [Read more...]

The Beat has been restored at the White Hart in Kendal

Set in the Lake District, the White Hart in Kendal has whisked up a striking new look following a refurbishment from Robinsons Brewery. The renovation was carried out in order to modernise the pub, creating a more warm and welcoming atmosphere during the day, whilst maintaining its reputation as a … [Read more...]

Robinsons Shire Horses trotting out for Shire Horse National Show

Robinsons Brewery's magnificent Shire horses are trotting over to Stafford to promote the Shire Horse National Show, the world's largest gathering of Shire horses.  Shoppers and visitors to Stafford on Saturday 10th March will be treated to the spectacular sight of a stunning Shire horse and a … [Read more...]

2 Stockport Exchange gets Green Light for Six-storey offices

Stockport Council has granted planning approval for the next phase of development at 2 Stockport Exchange.   Muse Developments is delivering the £145 million award-winning, mixed-use regeneration scheme in partnership with Stockport Council. The scheme will ultimately deliver up to 375,000 sq ft … [Read more...]

The impact of Carillion on small suppliers

It’s a sad fact that the biggest losers of the Carillion collapse are the myriad of small suppliers, especially in the construction sector, who relied on the giant for a significant amount of their business. They were left with unpaid invoices and, unlike the equally unfortunate pensioners of the … [Read more...]

Food Inflation hit 4% as healthy options proved most expensive

This weekend, the Saturday Economist John Ashcroft, reported that food inflation hit 4% in January but it was the healthiest foods that proved to be more expensive up 9% with chocolate up less than 2% - "the delicious irony of the healthy diet with inflation above target." Fresh fruit cost 7% more … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes Group chooses Reuben’s Retreat charity for 2018

Stockport Homes Group is delighted to announce that its new Charity of the Year for 2018 is Reuben’s Retreat. Set up in 2012 by Nicola and Mike Graham following the tragic death of their 23 month old son, Reuben’s Retreat supports and offers counselling to families of children with life-threatening … [Read more...]

Partnership blossoms for Stockport creative agencies

Two Stockport Creative Agencies and fellow Marketing Stockport members, Inness Design and Fernandes Creative, have announced a combining of their design skills and specialist Wordpress development expertise. This strategic partnership brings together two Stockport Creative agencies and some … [Read more...]

Top UK Economist Dr John Ashcroft Talks Growth

World trade is expected to grow by over 5% with world economy set to grow by almost 4% this year, predicts UK Economist Dr John Ashcroft. Strong growth in the USA, China, and Japan is supported by the recovery in Europe. In the UK, we expect GDP growth to average around 1.8% this year … [Read more...]