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Stockport County Community Trust gets behind Age UK campaign

Stockport County Community Trust is giving its support to a new national campaign from Age UK to encourage movement for the best possible later life. The Act Now, Age Better campaign is aimed at people aged 50 to 65, encouraging them to improve their health and wellbeing. The campaign highlights … [Read more...]

King’s Award for Enterprise for Stockport-based SQS

Stockport-based SQS has been named among the 185 winners of this year's King's Awards for Enterprise, which celebrates the achievements of UK businesses in contributing to economic growth and improving lives. SQS was among just 20 firms in the North West to receive the prestigious award, securing … [Read more...]

Robinsons Brewery marks 150 years of the Royal Scot pub

Stockport family-run brewer, Robinsons Brewery, has marked 150 years since the purchase of its first pub, the Royal Scot in Marple Bridge. Purchased by the brewery's founder, Frederic Robinson in 1876 when it was known as The Railway Inn, the move laid the foundations for what would become a … [Read more...]

Fundraiser of the Year Award for SKylight’s Mark Rogers

Mark Rogers, Funding Officer for SKylight, the charitable arm of the Stockport Homes Group, has been named Fundraiser of the Year at the Make a Difference Community Awards. The awards, held as part of International Women’s Day, shine a light on individuals and organisations making an impact at … [Read more...]

Stockport County return to League One Play-Offs

Stockport County will compete  in the League One Play-Offs for the second consecutive season and bid to return to the Championship for the first time since 2002. The Hatters guaranteed their place in the top six with a 3-1 win at Barnsley on the final day of the campaign. A defeat for Bolton … [Read more...]

Azets warns of risks of AI financial advice

Investors in the North West should be wary of taking financial advice solely from AI platforms, experts from accountancy and advisory firm, Azets, have warned. The firm, which has offices across the North West including in Stockport, has likened the practice to Googling health symptoms rather … [Read more...]

Manchester digital conference expands funded ticket scheme

Camp Digital, a Manchester-based conference for the North West's tech industry run by Macclesfield-based Nexer, is expanding its funded ticket scheme for students, career switchers and early-career professionals, as concerns grow over access and diversity within the sector. The event will offer … [Read more...]

Simon Wilson to step down as Stockport County CEO

Stockport County CEO, Simon Wilson, has announced he will step down from his role at the club after six successful seasons in the role. Wilson joined the club in March 2020 when Stockport County was in the National League, and, alongside owner Mark Stott, built its seven-year plan to reach the … [Read more...]

New reforms take effect for private rented tenancies

From 1st May 2026, new national rules have come into force that change how tenancies work within the private rented sector (PRS), setting clear expectations for landlords and giving greater security for residents. Under the changes, which local authorities including Stockport Council will be … [Read more...]