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Bee Network backs Armed Forces Day weekend

Military personnel, veterans and cadets can travel for free across Greater Manchester on 28th and 29th June as the Bee Network gets behind Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day is a chance for people to show their support for the those who serve, or have served, and their families - who make up the … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Wellbeing at work

Rob Birley, from Stockport HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, discusses how and why businesses must adapt their approaches to supporting the physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing of their employees. Employee wellbeing. We all want to promote it but do we always know … [Read more...]

Stockport Council named Local Authority of the Year

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council was named the Local Authority of the Year by industry journal, The MJ, at its annual awards. The council was presented with the most coveted award of the event by actress and comedian, Sally Phillips, at a gala ceremony on 20th June 2025. The ceremony at the … [Read more...]

Battersby Hat Factory housing transformation officially opens

A key milestone in Stockport’s urban regeneration journey has been reached as the Battersby Hat Factory Development in Offerton was officially opened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Held on the morning of Monday 16 June, the event celebrated the transformation of the historic Hempshaw Mills site, … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport launches new Travel Trade Community

Manchester Airport has launched a free subscription service for travel agents and industry professionals in the North West. The Travel Trade Community will give those who sign up access to regular e-newsletters featuring current trade and airline news and updates on all things Manchester Airport, … [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...]

Government backed housing bank aims to support 500,000 new homes

A new government-backed 'housing bank' aims to unlock billions in private investment and enable the building of 500,000 new homes across England. The National Housing Bank, a subsidiary of Homes England, will be publicly owned and backed with £16 billion of financial capacity, on top of £6 … [Read more...]

Dave Challinor agrees new deal with Stockport County

Stockport County has announced that manager, Dave Challinor, has signed a new three-year deal that extends his time with the club to Summer 2028. Since joining from Hartlepool United in 2021, Challinor has become one of the Hatters' most successful managers. During his time at Edgeley Park, … [Read more...]

Deadline Day for Stockport Business Awards entries

Today, 20th June 2025, is the final deadline to submit entries for this year's Stockport Business Awards. There is still time to get involved. The final deadline to submit entries is 5pm and businesses can make submissions for as many categories in this year's Stockport Business Awards as they … [Read more...]