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Stockport's Life Leisure has launched a new campaign, 'The Power to Glow', inspired by International Women's Day. This campaign is all about empowering women and girls to feel strong, confident, and proud to be active. Power to Glow captures a dual message: To mark the start of the campaign, … [Read more...]

Organisations in Stockport will be taking part in the GM Live Well Spring Festival, running from 9th to 23rd March. The Live Well Spring Festival is being hosted by a partnership led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, NHS Greater Manchester, local authorities and community … [Read more...]

Stockport technology company, Vespertec, which specialises in data centre and AI infrastructure, has secured a £1.8 million export contract to Kenya, supported by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency. UKEF provided a Standard Buyer Loan Guarantee (SBLG) to Apple Bank on … [Read more...]

Stockport County Community Trust has announced a new partnership with Dukinfield-based Contact Originators that will support the growth of the club's Disability Football Programme. Stockport County Community Trust delivers County Comets, a junior pan?disability football session for children aged … [Read more...]

New data released by Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, has revealed a surge amongst Gen Z turning away from working for others and becoming entrepreneurs in the North West. The Bank has found that the number of loans taken out by young founded increased 34% in 2025, as more young … [Read more...]

Students in the first cohort of learners at the One Stockport Health and Social Care Career Academy are celebrating completing the three week programme, with seven having already secured job offers as a result. Delivered by the Trafford & Stockport College Group in partnership with Stockport … [Read more...]

The Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) has launched a new webinar series to support small businesses struggling with late payments. The Get Money Moving webinar series will see Small Business Commissioner, Emma Jones CBE (pictured), interview high profile guests on topics ranging … [Read more...]

The Hallidays HR team shares how using a checklist is vital for giving managers confidence and ensuring no inconsistencies in your business' disciplinary procedures. Did you know that 49% of managers say they don’t feel confident handling disciplinary issues? It’s one of the most common areas … [Read more...]