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EU gloves off as ‘in or out’ campaigns begin

Today marks the start of the official Euro ‘In or Out’ campaign. Marketing Stockport has no political affiliation but, as an organization focused on our business community, we are interested in the Euro debate. Campaigning starts in earnest today as both camps work to rally support to ‘Vote … [Read more...]

RBS host free social media and networking event

The Royal Bank of Scotland in Stockport is hosting a free networking event next Thursday 21st April. Guests who attend RBS's branch - 27 Great Underbank - will also be able to pick up some useful hints and tips about how to make the most of social media. The first event of its kind to be held … [Read more...]

Growth at Peak as demand reaches new heights

Peak Translations are climbing high and have expanded their local team  As Manchester Airport opens up more routes to the Far East, Europe and USA, and business opportunities overseas increase, Peak Translations has seen the demand for their services climb to the new heights. Following an … [Read more...]

It’s Fryday & We are Stockport’s chippy top 5!

Roving 'We are Stockport' reporter team Rachel Wallace and Dawn Bunnell have had a ‘whale’ of a time on their chippy taste trail Setting out to discover the finest fish and chip shop in Stockport. The team were guided by public votes on twitter and facebook and taste-tested at Grandad’s in … [Read more...]

Marketing Stockport member gives Pro bono work to Together Trust

Sallyann Betts from the Rowan Consultancy has given 3 days Pro Bono work to fellow Marketing Stockport member Together Trust to help set up and launch their work-ready initiatives for the children at their Inscape School. The Cheadle based charity are focusing on developing a range of ‘in’ … [Read more...]

Holy cycles! From Manchester Cathedral to The Vatican

Former Stockport’s Paragon print company owners, Nadene & Alan Marshall, have swapped the printing press for a rather more pressing cycle ride to raise funds for ‘Children with Cancer UK’. The Marshall’s are about to undertake the ‘holy’ cycle challenge of their lives, from Manchester … [Read more...]

Stockport Council agrees to buy Merseyway shopping centre

Following an extensive period of negotiation, Stockport Council have exchanged contracts for the purchase of Merseyway Shopping Centre. The council have agreed to purchase the shopping centre, placed into Administration in 2009, with the intention of making significant investment to improve its … [Read more...]

Are you Stockport’s Business of the Year?

Entries are now open for the 5th Stockport Business Awards 2016 and organisers Clarke Nicklin are looking to award 3 businesses with the prestigious ‘Business of the Year’ title. The Business of the Year categories are split into three turnover sizes: £5m+, sponsored by Natwest; £1-5m, sponsored … [Read more...]

Stockport brewery push on with pub investment programme

Robinsons brewery are powering on with their pub refurbishment and restored another popular pub to its former glory. The Holly Bush, a hidden gem in the heart of Bollington, was originally built in 1935, a rare example of a ‘Brewer's Tudor’ style pub from this period and a Grade II listed … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport and GMP standing together against hatred

The Chaplaincy team at Manchester Airport are joining forces with Greater Manchester Police to promote diversity and respect within multi-cultural communities. Part of a national community led initiative, ‘We stand together’ celebrates differences, promotes respect and tolerance and builds a … [Read more...]

Stockport medics praised for lifesaving action on and off duty

A Stepping Hill Hospital A&E sister and her paramedic husband have been praised for helping save the life of a heart attack victim – not at hospital but in a department store car park.  Senior A&E sister Clare and her husband John Carrie, a senior paramedic for the North West Ambulance … [Read more...]