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Stockport Business News – Tuesday 17th February, 2026
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North West business activity returns to growth
Local firms were also more optimistic about the outlook as confidence hit a six-month high, NatWest’s latest Business Activity Index has revealed.
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Manchester Airport sets new records for security wait times
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Muse submits plans for food hall as part of major South Manchester regeneration project
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Romiley Station named Cheshire’s Best Kept
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Mani tribute art raises thousands for Stockport NHS Charity
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Marple Community Hub nears completion
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Stockport’s night time economy retains Purple Flag Accreditation
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C&C Employee Benefits sponsors first padel tournament
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Life Leisure and Stepping Hill embrace exercise as a key tool in patient recovery
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£11,000 grants awarded to community-focused Stockport hospitality businesses
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£11,000 grants awarded to community-focused Stockport hospitality businesses

Pure Innovations and Mellors in Romiley were both awarded £11,000 grants from the International Downtown Association Foundation, the Association of Town and City Management and American Express.
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Northern leaders call for region to host Olympic and Paralympic Games

In joint letter to the Minister for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, leaders in the region argue the games could bring a significant boost to regeneration efforts across the North.
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Gorvins Solicitors promotes trio and hires three

Among them, long-standing colleagues Rowan Uren and Gemma Lingard from the Corporate & Commercial Team, have both been made partner.
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