Founders, organisers, and main sponsor CN Chartered Accountants, announced St Ann's Hospice as this year's Charity Partner at the official launch of the 2025 Stockport Business Awards. The launch event took place at Edgeley Park on 27th March, ahead of entries opening on 31st March. Founder of … [Read more...]
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Singaporean clinicians visit Stockport NHS urgent community response team
Some of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s community services recently received a visit from a clinical team from Singapore, who came to observe how they are improving care for people with delirium. The Singapore clinicians spoke to members of the urgent community response, virtual ward and … [Read more...]
Stockport to host exhibition showcasing the work of John Renshaw
A retrospective art exhibition showcasing the work of artist John Renshaw - who trained and later taught at Stockport College - is set to run at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery from 5 April to 18 May 2025. This exhibition is presented by the Renshaw family in close partnership with the … [Read more...]
Opening date revealed for newest cultural landmark, Stockroom
Stockport Council has confirmed that Stockroom, a new £14.5 million cultural hub and library for the town centre, will open on 24th May 2025. Located in previously disused retail units in Merseyway Shopping Centre, Stockroom is a key part of Stockport Council’s £1 billion transformation, and is … [Read more...]
Prime Minister announces major investment in Northern transport infrastructure
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed a major package of investment into transport services and infrastructure across Northern England. The announcement includes £1.7 billion funding that will support a Liverpool to Hull corridor that will rival the Oxford-Cambridge arc in economic … [Read more...]
WHSmith brand to disappear from high streets following sale of stores
WHSmith has confirmed the sale of its high street retail business to Hobbycraft owner, Modella Capital, as it looks to focus operations on its higher growth travel retail markets. The historic newsagents will retain its 1,200 stores in hospitals, train stations, airports and motorway services in … [Read more...]
Creative students create marketing campaign for Stockport Council
Creative students from across the North have taken part in an event to create marketing campaigns for Stockport Council in front of a judging panel of industry experts. The Two+Two event, backed by Stockport-based firm Creative Resource, featured more than 200 students from across the North … [Read more...]
Greek Street Roundabout to close from 31st March ahead of year of work
The Greek Street Roundabout across the West Coast Main Line in Stockport town centre is to close from 31st March for one year as Network Rail commence a £20 million replacement of the bridge across the railway line. Work will see engineers demolish the existing bridge, built in 1958, and … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for 112 new homes on former Stockport Grammar playing fields
Developer, Story Homes, and Stockport Grammar School has submitted plans to Stockport Council for 112 new homes on playing fields formerly used by the independent school. The planning application follows a public consultation in early 2024 ahead of the submission, and the exchanging of contracts … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester sets out powers it wants over local rail
Greater Manchester transport leaders have set out their asks from government over the city-region's plans to take increased control over local rail services. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has set out its plans in its response to the government's consultation ahead of the creation … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society total assets exceed £500 million for the first time at end of centenary year
For the first time in Vernon Building Society’s 100-year history, the total assets of the Stockport mutual have exceeded £500 million, growing by 10% to £506 million, while profit before tax increased to £3.5 million. From a position of financial strength, the Vernon will continue to focus on … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester wins global award for efforts to reduce smoking rates
Greater Manchester has been honoured with a 2025 Partnership for Healthy Cities Award in recognition of its success in reducing smoking rates and efforts towards a smokefree city-region. The city-region's Making Smoking History programme has seen smoking rates reach record lows, with smokers … [Read more...]
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