Ahead of Men’s Health Week (9th-15th June), NHS Greater Manchester is encouraging men and boys across the city region to take control of their physical and mental health. The annual Men’s Health Week, aims to raise awareness about preventable health issues that disproportionately affect men, such … [Read more...]
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£2.5 billion funding boost to enable Stockport tram extension and Bee Network rail plans
Government has announced £2.5 billion in funding for Greater Manchester to further develop its public transport network, with a tram extension into Stockport town centre among the projects set to be supported. Government ministers will formally announce the investment in Rochdale on the morning … [Read more...]
Digital internship programme relaunched to support Greater Manchester manufacturers
Made Smarter has relaunched its highly successful Digital Technology Internship programme to help Greater Manchester manufacturers tackle digital skills gaps. The government funded scheme connects digitally capable students and recent graduates with SME manufacturers to work on real-world … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust champions LGBTQ+ football project
The Stockport County Community Trust was in attendance at the town's annual Pride event to celebrate the Club’s links with the LGBTQ+ community. The annual event took place on 1st June in Stockport’s Underbanks and Market Place and featured a colourful Pride Parade (including County's own Vernon … [Read more...]
Stockport’s filming boom continues
Stockport' streets are back on primetime TV with a starring role as the filming location for BBC comedy The Power of Parker. The borough’s starring role in this and dozens of other TV dramas is bringing national attention as Stockport continues to attract filmmakers. Stockport’s transformation … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to join consumer protection webinar
Businesses in Stockport are being encouraged to join the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) for a webinar introducing them to recent changes to consumer protection in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act 2024. The act is among the biggest shake-ups to consumer … [Read more...]
Less than a week to go to submit Stockport Business Awards entries
There is less than a week to go before entries close for the 2025 Stockport Business Awards, and founders and organisers, CN Chartered Accountants, are urging businesses to get their submissions in before the deadline. Entries close on Friday 6th June for this years' awards, with winners set to … [Read more...]
Improved TravelSafe LiveChat to launch in October across Bee Network
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will launch a new dedicated TravelSafe LiveChat in October, which will allow Bee Network passengers to report concerns while travelling. The launch builds on the existing Greater Manchester Police (GMP) LiveChat as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety … [Read more...]
Studio 91 Media awarded prestigious grant to shine a poetic spotlight on peat bogs
Ben Horrigan, Managing Director of Stockport and Manchester based Studio 91 Media, has joined forces with other filmmakers and poets from both the UK and Malaysia for a project celebrating the two countries' peat bogs. To mark World Peatlands Day on 2nd June, Malaysia-based Factual TV and Studio … [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...]
Restaurant Grant Programme returns for 2025
Independent hospitality businesses across Stockport are being invited to apply for grants of up to £11,000 via a scheme backed by American Express. The Association of Town and City Management and IDA Foundation are working with all Greater Manchester Local Authorities to distribute the funds to … [Read more...]
Boost in profits for Stockport headquartered pet care retailer
Stockport-headquartered pet care retailer, Pets at Home, has revealed a strong boost to its profit before tax in its preliminary end of year results to 27th March 2025. The business has reported continued growth in FY2025 in its Vets Group arm, up 13% on the previous year, with retail revenue … [Read more...]
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