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Free kids swim and safety lessons at Life Leisure

Children living in and around Stockport will be able to attend free kids swim and water safety lessons throughout August thanks to a community initiative from Life Leisure. The charitable trust and not for profit social enterprise company, will be holding weekly free public swim sessions across five … [Read more...]

RBS returns first half-year profit in 3 years

The Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS, has returned a first half-year profit for 3 years. RBS, which is 71% tax payer owned, has reported a profit of almost £1bn in the first six months of 2017, a big turnaround from the £2bn loss in the same period of 2016. This is in line with reports that business … [Read more...]

Community projects to share in Vernon Jubilee Fund

The Vernon Building Society have revealed the 16 great local community causes to benefit from a share of its Vernon Jubilee Fund. Each shortlisted group or charity will receive a minimum of £100 with the rest of the money divided after a public vote, promoted in partnership with the Stockport … [Read more...]

Property matters: negotiating an agreeable service charge

An issue that often causes friction between a landlord and a tenant is agreeing a service charge that is deemed fair to both parties.  But negotiating what is and is not covered, and what all parties consider a fair rate for so many different services, is tricky, and is further complicated by a … [Read more...]

Woodbank Office Solutions unveils new look

Woodbank Office Solutions have unveiled a new brand identity thanks to fellow Stockport-based creative agency Platform81. The brand refresh was a deliberate effort to boost its online presence and includes a new logo and a new website www.woodbankoffice.co.uk. Originally founded in 1989, the … [Read more...]

Get on your bikes for Seashell Trust Sportive

The Seashell Trust Sportive - a fit and fun event for all ages and all abilities - is just six weeks away!   Everyone can join in - there are 3 routes to suit all abilities and all the details can be found on the Seashell Trust website, where you can also register. The Seashell Trust Sportive is … [Read more...]

Steady Eddie in the running to support stroke charity

A new Stockport based stroke charity, Stroke Information, is hoping that a cuddly toy will help to spread the word that help is available for stroke patients. Stroke Information supplies online and telephone support to anyone around the UK looking for advice and motivation from people with real … [Read more...]

get me there smart card for Greater Manchester

Travelling in Greater Manchester just got smarter for thousands of passengers who can now use a single 'Oyster' style get me there smart card for all their journeys on any Greater Manchester tram and bus. This latest development is the next phase of Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) get me … [Read more...]

Stockport College and County present new HNC programme

Stockport College and Stockport County have developed a collaborative partnership to deliver a one-year Higher National Certificate programme in Sport (Coaching and Sports Development). Stockport College has worked with the players and coaching staff at Stockport County to design a relevant … [Read more...]

Dawn’s brand re-positioning is more than skin deep

Stockport's Dawn Creative has dug more than skin deep to come up with a new identity and brand re-positioning for a luxury beauty business in Cheadle Hulme. A business may provide a great product and service, but that is not always reflected in their brand identity. This can lead to confusion among … [Read more...]

Stockport Young Entrepreneurs 2017

Over 200 primary pupils took part in the final of the Stockport Young Entrepreneurs of the Year competition at Stockport Town Hall. Children at Cale Green Primary won first prize in the competition. They ran a company called First Aid Kids, producing an innovative app to help children and adults … [Read more...]