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Stockport Memorial Unveiled for Cockleshell Hero

A memorial in honour of Cockleshell Hero and Royal Marine James Conway has been unveiled in his hometown of Stockport on Sunday 10th December at Mount Tabor. The emotional ceremony was attended by James Conway’s relatives, Kenneth Brotherhood – who was the original campaigner of the memorial and … [Read more...]

North West Economy boosted by direct Manchester to China flights

The North West economy has been boosted by the increase in direct flights between Manchester Airport and China.  The Department for Transport has announced there will be a 50% increase in the number of permitted weekly flights, from 100 to 150. And the creation of extra capacity is aimed at … [Read more...]

Building Conservation Award for Bramall Hall

Stockport’s Bramall Hall has been awarded the 2017 Regional Institute of Historic Building Conservation Award for the restoration work that has seen the Hall returned to its full glory. Awarded to project and teams the judges consider to have gone above and beyond when putting conservation at the … [Read more...]

Income protection – peace of mind for self-employed

Recently there have been huge improvements to the range of income protection cover available for contractors, freelancers and the self-employed. Each year nearly a million people in the UK find themselves unable to work due to a serious illness or injury (ABI 2015). Income protection is a … [Read more...]

EY Foundation and Together give Social Enterprises a boost

Entrepreneurs from two social enterprises that help transform the lives of disadvantaged young adults have received support for their growing businesses thanks to support from Together and the EY Foundation. Specialist lender Together hosted a free workshop at its headquarters in Cheadle, south … [Read more...]

Free Parking and late night shopping in Stockport

With only two weeks left until Christmas, make sure to take up the free parking offer in the town centre and late night shopping in Stockport.  Free parking in the town centre: - Monday 11th December to Friday 15th December, free after 3pm - Sunday 17th December, free all day - Monday 18th … [Read more...]

CDL launches Digital and Technology Degree

Stockport-based technology company, CDL, has recruited 14 apprentices to its newly launched ‘Digital and Technology Degree’ apprenticeship scheme in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). The launch of the new scheme extends CDL’s apprenticeship programmes, in line with … [Read more...]

Bennett Verby celebrates its seventh year of Curry Club

Stockport Accountants Bennett Verby LLP recently celebrated its seventh annual Curry Club, an informal lunch and official ‘thank you’ to clients and introducers for their contribution to Bennett Verby’s successes. The event was held once again at The Rajdoot in Albert Square, Manchester, and gave … [Read more...]

All that Glitters is not Gold

A low interest rate loan scheme could tempt many businesses but beware, all that glitters is not always gold.  A government backed ‘Start Up Loans’ scheme to offer low interest personal loans to start ups and early stage companies has experienced a default rate of over 47% in its first three … [Read more...]

Recycling in Stockport among best in UK

Recycling in Stockport is among the best in the UK as its residents feature amongst the top ten authorities for recycling in the whole of England in 2016/17. Residents across Stockport have helped the borough to recycle around 60% of household waste helping to improve the environment and reduce … [Read more...]

Give the gift of NK Theatre this Christmas!

NK Theatre have presents for all (unless they are on the naughty list of course) this Christmas with a variety of theatrical shows and events coming to the Forum Theatre in 2018. With tickets available immediately and with such a variety to choose from, a night at the theatre could well be the … [Read more...]

Together delivers record lending in November

Cheadle-based finance provider Together achieved record lending in November; with the highest-ever monthly total in its 43 year history. Together lent £147.5 million in November, including loans across both its commercial and personal finance businesses, highlighting the demand for its specialist … [Read more...]