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Creative industries set for £380 million boost

The UK's creative industries, from grassroots venues to film studios, are set to benefit from a £380 million government investment package. Investment forms part of the government's Creative Industries Sector Plan, which sets out the approach to developing the sector in a way that drives regional … [Read more...]

Arc creative market returns to the Hat Works

Arts and mental health charity, Arc, has announced the return of its popular 'Handmade at Hat Works' creative market on 19th July at Stockport town centre's iconic Hat Works building. This event is part of a series of birthday fundraising events run by the charity Arc, which is celebrating 30 … [Read more...]

Muse secures planning approval for Wythenshawe Culture Hub

Placemaker, Muse, has secured planning approval for its plans, working alongside Manchester City Council, for a new Culture Hub as part of the £500 million Wythenshawe regeneration programme. The regeneration specialist, which is also Stockport Council's partner on the development of the town … [Read more...]

Stockroom opening brings record numbers to the town centre

With more than 15,000 people visiting Stockport's new community and cultural hub, Stockroom, for its opening weekend, the town centre saw its busiest week of 2025. Stockroom opened in the Merseyway Shopping Centre on 24th May, and over the course of the Bank Holiday weekend, hosted 40 events and … [Read more...]

BRIT Awards to move to Manchester for first time

For the first time in its history, The BRIT Awards with Mastercard will leave the capital and be hosted in Manchester, in recognition of the city-region's history in producing British music. The celebration of British music will be held at Manchester's Co-op Live in 2026 and 2027, which opened … [Read more...]

Stockport’s filming boom continues

Stockport' streets are back on primetime TV with a starring role as the filming location for BBC comedy The Power of Parker. The borough’s starring role in this and dozens of other TV dramas is bringing national attention as Stockport continues to attract filmmakers. Stockport’s transformation … [Read more...]

16th Century Stockport pub gains Grade II Listed status

An historic pub in Stockport's Market Place has been been added to the National Heritage List for England at Grade II by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The Angel Inn was built in the 16th Century, however several times within the building's wooden frame date from the 15th … [Read more...]

New images offer first glimpse inside Stockroom

Stockport Council has released new images that offer a first look inside Stockroom ahead of the town centre's new cultural space opening on Saturday 24th May. The former Merseyway retail units have been dramatically transformed into a modern hub for creativity, connection and community that will … [Read more...]

Mr. Scruff to perform as part of Stockroom opening events

With Stockport's newest cultural landmark, Stockroom, set to open on May 24th, a show-stopping DJ set from legendary Manchester DJ Mr Scruff, performing alongside MC Kwasi, presented in collaboration with Nam Soundsystem, will close out opening day celebrations. Stockport-raised and Manchester … [Read more...]