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Football fans help break May record at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport has delivered its busiest May on record, helped by football fans flying out to Spain to watch Manchester United in the Europa League final. Almost 3 million passengers passed through the UK’s global gateway in the North over the course of the month, more than 130,000 up on May … [Read more...]

C&C renews partnership with Surrey Cricket

C&C Insurance Brokers has announced the Stockport firm has renewed its partnership with Surrey Cricket until the end of the 2025 season. The partnership has been enhanced from that of last season, with C&C becoming the Men’s T20 Trouser sponsor, in addition to maintaining a continued … [Read more...]

Stockport County Grassroots Fund continues to support local clubs

Stockport County Football Club and Stockport County Community Trust relaunched launch their Grassroots Football Fund for the 2025/26 football season. The fund offers financial support of up to £1,500 for male and female junior teams across the borough. Grants can help clubs with their development … [Read more...]

Life Leisure unveils town centre padel court

Life Leisure has unveiled its brand new outdoor padel court in Stockport town centre, offering even more people the chance to try out the world’s fastest-growing sport. Padel, a fun and fast-paced game typically played in doubles (think tennis, but with a twist), is becoming a favourite for all … [Read more...]

Stockport County bolster ambitions with board appointment

Stockport County Football Club has announced the appointment of sports marketing and commercial executive, Matt McKie, as Non-Executive Director. The strategic appointment aims to continue to fuel the club's ambitious off-field growth strategy. McKie has previously held leadership roles at EA … [Read more...]

Arc raffle offers chance to win Old Trafford hospitality tickets

Stockport arts and mental health charity, Arc, is offering supporters of the charity the chance to win two hospitality tickets for the final game of the football season at Old Trafford in a fundraising raffle. Raffle tickets are just £5 each for the chance to watch Manchester United play Aston … [Read more...]

Stockport County launches sporting memories project

The Stockport County Players Association and the County Community Trust have launched a new pilot project to support older local residents by engaging with their sporting memories. The 90 Minute Club is designed to provide reminiscence opportunities to local people aged 60 and over experience … [Read more...]

Stockport prepares to #PaintItBlue as County enters play-offs

With Stockport County confirmed to be playing in the EFL League One playoffs, the club is inviting everyone in the borough to show their support by turning the town blue. After a 3-1 win against Wycombe Wanderers saw the Hatters achieve their highest league finish in 23 years, Stockport County … [Read more...]

Stockport steps up for National Walking Month

Stockport has over 35 fee group-led walks taking place across the borough as part of the Greater Manchester Walking Festival taking place alongside National Walking Month this May. The celebration also coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May), and sees a number of events targeted … [Read more...]