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Duke of York presents iDEA awards to Stockport Apprentices

Apprentices from Stockport Council have been awarded their Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award - iDEA award - from The Duke of York. Five apprentices from Stockport Council attended a VIP event at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) which staff, students and guests of MMU, Councillor June … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes & B4Box Shortlisted for Collaboration Award

The partnership between Stockport Homes and B4Box has been shortlisted for the Integration and Collaborative Working Award at this year’s North West Regional Construction Awards. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Manchester on 6 July 2018. Becoming a finalist in this category … [Read more...]

Ethiopian Airlines to fly from Manchester to Addis Ababa

Manchester Airport has secured flights into the heart of Africa, from Manchester to Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian Airlines, connecting 400,000 from the North to the world’s most important markets. Starting on 1st December, Ethiopian Airlines today confirmed it will operate a four-times-a-week service … [Read more...]

Support gathers speed for Woodhead railway to re-open

Plans to re-open rail tunnels between Manchester and Sheffield along the Woodhead railway line are gathering public support. Campaigners say the tunnels, which closed in 1981, would ease congestion, keep freight moving in the winter months and have a positive impact on the environment reducing the … [Read more...]

Stockport born billionaire in Sunday Times Rich List

Born in Stockport in social housing on a council estate, clothing entrepreneur Philip Day has been included in the annual Sunday Times Rich List of billionaires. Mr Day, 52, whose brands include Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Austin Reed, Country Casuals and Peacock, opened the first of his Days … [Read more...]

Food and Drink Trade Show Showcases Stockport’s Finest

Stockport based FoodSync, a food-focused business, is hosting the Stockport Food & Drink Trade Show to showcase the areas great food & drink offering, celebrating the best in local provenance and attracting in excess of 500 visitors throughout the day.  Stockport's Food & Drink Trade … [Read more...]

M Photographic comissioned for Stockport Business Awards

Stockport based M Photographic have once again been selected to shoot the Stockport Business Awards 2018 grand-final at the borough’s stunning Town Hall. The awards ceremony will take place on the 11th October this year, and are hosted by headline sponsors Stockport based Clarke Nicklin Chartered … [Read more...]

A Great Fresh Start for Stockport’s Weekly Job Club

The official launch of Fresh Start, Stockport's weekly job club, took place last week, where Stockport residents can get support in looking for jobs.  Fresh Start welcomes anyone who needs help in finding a job. The job club takes place every Friday from 10am-3pm at First House, … [Read more...]

Borough Care gets home extension approval

Stockport based Borough Care, the largest not for profit care provide for the elderly in Stockport, has been granted planning consent for an extension at one of its homes.  Bruce Lodge in Offerton is to get a new two-storey wing that providing 18 en-suite bedrooms and a social dining space. Dr … [Read more...]