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Together scoops top award for short-term finance

Specialist lender Together has scooped a top industry award for its short-term finance, voted for by industry peers.  Thousands of brokers from across the UK have cast their vote – and have chosen Together as ‘Best short-term/bridging lender’ at the Financial Reporter Awards 2017. As well as … [Read more...]

Stockport Recruiter shares secrets of success

As a Stockport recruiter celebrates over 20 years in the industry, we ask "what is the key to your success?"   Marketing Stockport member Cathy Bates, MD at Essential Personnel, is a popular character among the Stockport business community. Here, Cathy her expert opinion and experiences of … [Read more...]

The Chicagoland Blues Brothers are back!

On Saturday 6th May and for one night only, Jake and Elwood - THE CHICAGOLAND BLUES BROTHERS - and their blues band are back at The Forum Theatre for a night of fantastic live R&B Music!   Seats are available in cabaret tables so this is a fantastic opportunity for a night out with friends, … [Read more...]

Living in the NOW

Living in the now. This is how we are all living our lives today! Marketing Stockport's co-founder Richard Higginson explains more: Observing my children interact with today’s devices is a view of the future. Their demands are ‘on demand’. Can we watch Peppa Pig NOW, Postman Pat NOW. It’s … [Read more...]

Stockport College apprentice in Screwfix Trade UK final

A Stockport college plumbing apprentice is in line to be named the UK's best!  Alfie Hodges from Whaley Bridge is a Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2017 finalist After a nationwide search, local plumbing apprentice Alfie Hodges has made it through to the final round of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2017 … [Read more...]

Final funding sees Marple Skatepark spring into action

Life Leisure has stepped in to provide the final piece of funding needed to complete a six-year project to re-develop the Marple Memorial Park skatepark. The improved skatepark offers users of all disciplines (including skateboards, in-line skates, BMX and scooters) the most extensive facilities in … [Read more...]

Anytime Fitness 24 hour gym opens in Bramhall

Anytime Fitness, a 24 hour gym, has opened in the Village Square in Bramhall where staff, gym members, local business, and members of the Bramhall community attended a fun filled ribbon cutting ceremony. To officially launch Anytime Fitness, owner of the new 24 hour gym, Sophie Hoyle, was on hand … [Read more...]

Kuwait company contracts to acquire Stockport Grade A offices

(Global), a regional Asset Management and Investment Banking firm headquartered in Kuwait, has unconditionally contracted to acquire Stockport Grade A offices.  The property is let to Sky Subscribers Services Limited, on a full repair and insurance lease subject to upward only rent … [Read more...]

UK property group partners with Stockport defibrillator company

The Wates Group, one of the largest privately-owned construction, development and property services companies in the UK, has partnered with a Stockport defibrillator company to deploy defibrillators throughout its organisation. From its UK HQ in Leatherhead, Surrey, the Wates Group will be … [Read more...]

Local charities to be offered fundraising skills training

Foundation for Social Improvement is to run a two year fundraising skills training programme. The Foundation for Social Improvement (the FSI) has been awarded a grant worth £199,580 to run a two year training programme, helping small, local charities and community groups develop their fundraising … [Read more...]

Debate for call to make online abuse a criminal offence

A petition to make online abuse a criminal offence has attracted over 100,000 signatures enabling it to be considered for debate by the Government's Petitions Committee.  The Petition's Committee can also gather further evidence and press the government for action. The Petition's Committee is … [Read more...]

Breaking News! Theresa May calls General Election

Prime Minister Theresa May called an emergency press conference this morning and announced that she is calling a General Election on June 8th. The announcement came as she "recently reluctantly came to the conclusion that a vote was necessary in the wake of Brexit" to ensure a smooth transition … [Read more...]