Housebuilder, Miller Homes, has begun engaging with the local community as it draws up plans for a development of new homes in Woodford. Leaflets have been delivered to local residents and key stakeholders this week, outlining initial plans for the site, and inviting feedback as part of a wider … [Read more...]
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College innovation pilot supports over 1,000 Greater Manchester businesses
The Greater Manchester Further Education Innovation Programme (GMFEIP) is celebrating that over a thousand businesses in the city-region have accessed innovation support and training from local colleges. Backed by £2.5 million in funding from Innovate UK, GMFEIP empowered nine FE colleges across … [Read more...]
50p Uniform Shop returns to Merseyway this summer
Merseyway Shopping Centre is calling on residents to donate again, as its popular pop-up school uniform shop gets ready to reopen for summer 2025. Hundreds of Stockport children returned to school in smart, good-quality uniforms last summer, with some families paying as little as 50p per … [Read more...]
Together treats Stockport schoolchildren to a wild day out
Children from Adswood Primary School were treated to a memorable day out at Chester Zoo this July thanks to support from Stockport-based finance company Together. The trip gave pupils the chance to explore the renowned zoo and see animals including elephants, giraffes, and bears up close. Each … [Read more...]
Major upgrade completed to help prevent A555 flooding
Cheshire East Council has completed major improvements on the A555 Manchester Airport Eastern Link Road to reduce the risk of flooding on the route. The A555 has flooded several times in recent years (pictured from early 2019), causing serious disruption and even leaving vehicles stranded. This … [Read more...]
Merseyway Innovation Centre nears full capacity in under two years
Stockport’s innovation economy is gathering pace, as Merseyway Innovation Centre (MIC) hits 97% occupancy less than two years after opening. The landmark figure cements MIC’s position as one of Greater Manchester’s most successful new business hubs, with more than 25 fast-growing start-ups and … [Read more...]
New section of Terminal 2 departure lounge opens in latest milestone of Manchester Airport’s transformation
A new section of Manchester Airport’s redeveloped Terminal 2 departure lounge opened to the public with six new shops and eateries joining the options for passengers this summer. Renowned brands LEGO, Rituals and Pandora are opening their first units at Manchester Airport. New options for those … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels sponsors Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
SAS Daniels, North West law firm and proud Stockport business, has been announced as a sponsor of the Centenary Open Exhibition 2025 at the town's historic War Memorial Art Gallery. The highly anticipated occasion, running from 22 June to 22 August, will mark 100 years since the Grade II listed … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: What Is Hospitality Experience?
Chris Lowe from customer service specialists, Insight6, explains the importance of your guests' experience in the hospitality sector. In a competitive, choice-filled market, what is hospitality experience, and why does it matter so much? Whether you’re running a luxury Hotel, an … [Read more...]
Warm weather offers boost to retail sector
Summer sunshine and sporting events have helped boost sales for the retail sector in June, the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures have revealed. Sales volumes rose 0.9% month-on-month, and offer some reprieve for retailers which had seen a 2.8% fall in May. Rises in sales for … [Read more...]
Transport investment drives sustained fall in air pollution across Greater Manchester
Newly-released figures show that air pollution dropped in 2024 in Greater Manchester, thanks to investments in cleaner transport, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has revealed. In 2018, 129 locations across the city-region were found to have illegal levels of nitrogen dioxide in the air. … [Read more...]
The Royal Oak, Mellor, is a thriving gem
At a time when the hospitality sector is facing mounting challenges, it’s as refreshing as a pint of Unicorn, a chilled Sauvignon Blanc, or an ice-cold soda and lime to see a local village pub not only surviving, but thriving, and winning awards along the way! Tucked away on the outskirts of … [Read more...]
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