Stockport-headquartered manufacturer, Fibrestar Drums, has developed a new edible packaging for animal feed to address plastic waste in the farming sector. Fibrestar Drums worked alongside the GM Business Growth Hub’s Innovation team on Nestub, a fully biodegradable and edible packaging solution … [Read more...]
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Rail Minister addresses Transport for the North Conference
Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the government's investment plans in infrastructure in the region at the annual Transport for the North (TfN) Conference. The sold-out event took place at Hilton Liverpool City Centre on Monday February 5th, and brought … [Read more...]
Digital and technology workshops and events planned in Stockport throughout February
A series of workshops and events are taking place throughout February to give Stockport residents the opportunity to experience new digital technologies first-hand. The Make Stuff workshops form part of Stockport Council’s Digi Fest, which runs throughout February, and also as part of Stockport’s … [Read more...]
Stockport business community invited to join Seashell for 200th anniversary ball
Stockport charity, Seashell, is inviting the local business community to join them for their Beacon of Hope Ball and celebrate the organisation's 200th anniversary. The black-tie gala event will take place on Saturday 27th April at the Deansgate Hilton, and mark the charity’s bicentenary, with a … [Read more...]
Together CEO Designate announces resignation
CEO Designate, Gerald Grimes, has announced his resignation from Cheadle-based lender, Together, after four years leading the business alongside Founder and Group CEO, Henry Moser. Grimes will step down from his role in Spring 2024 to pursue other personal ambitions. Together has also confirmed … [Read more...]
Weekly support sessions launch for Stockport business community
Stockport Council and partner organisations are to offer weekly support sessions for the borough's business community at Merseyway Innovation Centre. Starting on Friday 9th February, from 9.30am to 4.30pm at the Merseyway Innovation Centre in the Merseyway Shopping Centre, The Work Shop, will … [Read more...]
Cheadle widower shares unexpected impact of joining Life Leisure
A widower who never thought he’d step foot inside a gym has hailed his local Life Leisure centre in Cheadle as his reason to get up in the morning. David King (pictured), 75, from Cheadle, said his career as a joiner and passion for the outdoors always kept him fit and healthy. So, when his … [Read more...]
Filming boom continues to boost Stockport economy
Stockport continues to be lauded as top filming location for UK productions, after recently appearing on screen as the backdrop for ITV crime drama, After the Flood. Although set in Yorkshire, an old underground car park was the backdrop for the pivotal discovery of the body in After the Flood, … [Read more...]
Work commences on Battersby Hat Factory new homes
Contractor John Southworth and Viaduct Housing are continuing with the restoration of Battersby Hat Factory, beginning work on a project that will transform the iconic mills into 45 new homes. Once complete, the development will deliver 15 houses, 16 apartments, and 13 mews properties, all to be … [Read more...]
AI and Digital Innovation roadshow comes to Stockport College
Stockport College will host a morning of AI and digital innovation as part of the Centre for Digital Innovation (CDI) Innovation Accelerator programme for Greater Manchester businesses. The event, taking place at Stockport College at 9.30am on 29th February 2024 is the latest in a series of … [Read more...]
Manchester childrenswear manufacturer announces Bredbury move
The Parently Group, a childrenswear manufacturer that has been based in Manchester city centre for over 40 years, has announced it will relocate to Bredbury, Stockport in Spring 2024. The group's 60-strong staff will take up a 60,000 sq ft warehouse and office premises on the Bredbury Industrial … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport marks year of work on final phase of £1.3 billion transformation
Significant progress has been made on the final phase of the £1.3 billion transformation of Manchester Airport since work started in January 2023. The second and final phase focuses on the east side of Terminal 2, which will feature 27 new shops, bars and restaurants to be announced in the … [Read more...]
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