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Gorvins announce chosen charity for 2018

Stockport law firm, Gorvins, have chosen Seashell Trust as their charity of the year for 2018.   The solicitors will be raising money for the Cheadle Hulme charity, which provide children and young adults with severe learning disabilities and little language abilities with a creative, happy and … [Read more...]

A new frontier for the Northern Powerhouse

Northern Powerhouse Minister, Jake Berry, visited Manchester Airport as it kicked off a £5 million campaign to boost the international profile of the North. The UK’s third largest airport is searching for the people, businesses, attractions and other assets that make the North a great place to … [Read more...]

Technology continues to transform retail employment

The British Retail Consortium, BRC's latest Retail Employment Monitor showed that total hours in the retail sector were down nearly 4% and the number employed was down nearly 3%.  • Total hours were down 3.9 per cent, while the total number employed was down, 2.9 per cent. The majority, but not … [Read more...]

Growth provides opportunities for young people in Stockport

One of Marketing Stockport’s very early objectives was to try to increase the job prospects and career opportunities for young people in Stockport and stem the leakage of skills, not only out of the Borough but out of the region too.  Since the launch of Marketing Stockport in 2012, the … [Read more...]

Work and Health Programme for Greater Manchester is UK first

Greater Manchester has launched the UK’s first locally controlled Work and Health Programme, which aims to support long term unemployed and disabled people into employment across the city-region. Greater Manchester is the first in the UK to take control of its own budget in commissioning and … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COUNTERFEITERS FINED

Stockport Counterfeiters have been fined after a Stockport business was found selling counterfeit clothing items on Amazon. In partnership with the Greater Manchester Police and Warner Brothers, Stockport Council’s Trading Standards conducted an investigation into local businesses selling clothing … [Read more...]

Road Works continue as Town Centre Access Plan takes shape

Road Works are a necessary consequence of Stockport Council's plan to improve traffic flow as part of its £73m Town Centre Access Plan.  However, creating the improvements as part of the Town Centre Access Plan (TCAP) unfortunately brings with it roadworks and the need for drivers and riders to … [Read more...]

Robinsons release first seasonal beer of 2018: Beer Baracus

Stockport-based brewers, Robinsons Brewery, have revealed Beer Baracus as their first brand new seasonal beer of 2018. “Drink it, fool!” - Robinsons’ 2018 seasonal range kicks off with Beer Baracus; a chestnut ale available throughout February and March. This 4.4% ABV powerhouse of a beer … [Read more...]

Magic of the Musicals Opens Anniversary Year at NK Theatre Arts

This week we have the ultimate tribute to London's West End with THE MAGIC OF THE MUSICALS celebrating the 30th Anniversary of NK Theatre Arts.  This performance will feature shows performed by NK during the last 30 years with excerpts from smash hits such as Guys and Dolls, Oliver, Spamalot, … [Read more...]

Jimmy Cricket takes hit hit show to the Plaza

A bit of Cricket is coming to The Plaza in Stockport this weekend, but not the game, as it will be Jimmy Cricket - the comedian who will be headlining a family show bursting with giggles at the wonderful Plaza. Jimmy Cricket is one of the UK’s most loved Irish Comedians, having made a host of … [Read more...]