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North West students reach finals of national STEM competition

12 STEM students from schools in the North West are named finalists of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition 2026, organised by EngineeringUK. A sustainable floating farm, an AI-powered recycling bin and renewable energy generation through everyday movement, are just some … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester tram network records busiest ever day

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) recorded its busiest ever day on the city-region's Metrolink network on Sunday 19th April, with more than 200,000 travelling by tram on the day of the Manchester Marathon. The race was already setting records with 42,000 taking to the streets of Greater … [Read more...]

Independent bookshop to open at Weir Mill

The team behind Bramhall independent bookshop, Simply Books, is bringing its next chapter to Stockport town centre with Prologue set to open at Capital&Centric’s Weir Mill. Located in the new building on site, Prologue goes beyond a typical bookshop, doubling up as a community hangout where … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester creatives invited to new industry event

Creatives from Stockport and across Greater Manchester are being invited to attend a major new industry event taking place in Manchester City Centre. The Greater Manchester Creative Industries Exchange has been organised by GM Business Growth Hub in partnership with the Greater Manchester … [Read more...]

Stockport strides out for the 2026 GM Walking Festival

The 2026 GM Walking Festival walks invite residents to explore Stockport, from the Cheshire plains to the foothills of the Peak District. Co-ordinated by Greater Manchester Moving, the Active Partnership for the city region, the festival sees groups, charities, individuals, and many others put on … [Read more...]

Soapbox derby to return to town centre for 2026

Totally Stockport BID Company is bringing Krazy Races back to town for 2026, with the UK’s largest touring soapbox derby returning on Sunday, 9 August. After two hugely successful years in Stockport, the event paused last summer and now promises to return bigger than ever. Totally Stockport … [Read more...]

Bramhall Day to celebrate the best of the Stockport suburb

Village Square, Bramhall, will host a day to celebrate the best that the Stockport suburb has to offer on Saturday 9th May from 10am to 3pm. Alongside the monthly Worker Bee Market, with its many local makers and traders and talented crafters, bakers and gin makers, Bramhall Day will include … [Read more...]

Rising fuel prices push inflation to 3.3%

Rising fuel prices as a consequence of war in Iran pushed inflation to 3.3% in March, according to the latest Consumer Price Index published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). According to the ONS, the average price of petrol rose by 8.6 pence per litre between February and March 2026 to … [Read more...]

Together welcomes new corporate sales director

Specialist lender Together has announced the appointment of Kristi Capaldi (pictured) as Corporate Sales Director, who will cover the Teesside and North Yorkshire area. Kristi brings a wealth of diverse experience to the role, underpinned by a strong academic foundation with a Law degree (LLB) … [Read more...]

GMT offers support for schools following SEND reforms

Following publication of the Government’s Schools White Paper and details of SEND reforms, Stockport-based GMT is launching a dedicated support offer to help schools meet the needs of neurodivergent pupils. The white paper, published in February 2026, indicates a clear direction that schools will … [Read more...]