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TAEKWONDO CHAMPION AWARDED FUNDING FROM LOCAL FOUNDATION

Stockport National Taekwondo Champion, Holly Kelly, 13, has been awarded funding from the Life Leisure David Hopkins Foundation. The funding will ensure that Holly, who lives in Cheadle, can compete in the Taekwondo Spanish Open to be held in Alicante from 15th to 17th April following her recent … [Read more...]

New rail bridge on track and slips into place

Work on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road took a huge step forward over the Easter weekend as a new 2,000 tonne rail bridge was successfully slid into place on the Hazel Grove to Buxton railway line. Carrying the railway line over the new road, the bridge is one of the longest single span … [Read more...]

Support aired for Stockport’s BID for a BID

As Stockport’s campaign gathers support, Imagine FM have aired the ambitions of Vision Stockport for a Business Improvement District in the town centre. Following an event at Robinson’s Brewery Visitors’ Centre, BID consultant Giles Semper from the means, reported that 78% of those questioned … [Read more...]

New opportunities for businesses investing in EV Charging

Electric Vehicle Charging could create an additional revenue stream for many business owners while contributing to the CSR policy and providing a service to the community. Latest data, according to figures from Next Green Car, report that there are now more than 53,000 plug-in cars and vans in … [Read more...]

Stockport College appointed ACS Gas Centre Status

Stockport College has become an accredited ACS gas centre where their state-of-the-art facilities are specially designed to provide their students the best practical experience. The newly Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) gas centre at the college is the ideal place to learn, to receive the … [Read more...]

Hallidays run the extra mile for Beechwood Cancer Care Centre

Marketing Stockport member Hallidays is going the extra mile for the company’s annual charity, Beechwood Cancer Care Centre. Hallidays team member Nick Holton will be running the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon this Sunday, 10th April 2016. He will start off from the Trafford Arch and finish at … [Read more...]

Success for Stockport’s Vernon Building Society Brass Band

Following ‘champion’ success in the North West Area 1st Section competition, the Vernon Building Society Brass Band has qualified for the National Finals.  This accolade will see the Poynton-based band attend the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain at Cheltenham Racecourse this … [Read more...]

2016 STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRY

Stockport Business Awards, an event organised by local accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin, is now celebrating its 5th year having initially been set up by the firm in 2012. This year’s awards are now open for business and entry forms can be downloaded online at … [Read more...]

Ashcroft unveils brand new school building

The Together Trust’s Ashcroft School has unveiled a new annex to their existing building in Cheadle, Stockport. The extension, which houses four new rooms including a music, drama, humanities and medical room, has been built thanks to the generous support of individuals and businesses. The … [Read more...]

New play area for children at Stepping Hill

A new play area for young patients at Stepping Hill Hospital has opened, thanks to a generous £33,249 donation from charity MedEquip4Kids. The children helped design the new outside area within the Tree House children’s unit. It features a bright seafaring theme with bridges, hills, tunnels and a … [Read more...]

Stockport company has designs on UK science labs

Stockport-based interior specialist Innova Design Solutions is launching a survey that aims to reveal an accurate picture of secondary school science labs in the UK. In 2015, according to a government report, just 85 per cent of the required teacher trainees were recruited to teach the sciences … [Read more...]