Across six nights at the Robinson Brewery pub, the Swan with Two Necks, in Stockport town centre, pop-up Jefes Ramen added more than £2,000 to drink sales and increased off-day traffic by around 40%, all while helping provide a hot meal to people experiencing homelessness locally. Jefes Ramen was … [Read more...]
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Two weeks to go until 2026 Stockport Business Awards
Just two weeks remain until the winners of this year's Stockport Business Awards are announced at a celebration evening on Thursday 8th October 2026 at the Royal Nawaab Pyramid. Following the announcement of this year’s shortlisted finalists, anticipation is building for what promises to be one … [Read more...]
Stockport Council publishes Local Plan
Stockport Council has published its final version of a new Local Plan for the borough, which sets out where new homes and commercial development should be built. The new version of the Local Plan has been revised from the draft published in October 2025 following a public consultation in November … [Read more...]
Network Rail completes £41 million in investment in North West rail routes ahead of winter
Network Rail has delivered a £41 million investment into improvements to North West rail routes that aim to protect passenger journeys from weather-related disruption this winter. In the last year Network Rail has completed preventative projects stretching from the Peak District to Cumbria to … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society begins regional expansion with first community branch in Saddleworth
Stockport's Vernon Building Society is beginning an ambitious expansion across Greater Manchester with the opening of its first community branch in Uppermill this November. The new branch represents the first step in the Society’s plan to establish a presence in every Greater Manchester borough, … [Read more...]
Merseyway Uniform Shop raises over £1,300 for local charity and sees 3,000 items given a second life
Merseyway Shopping Centre’s Pop-up Uniform Shop has raised £1,322 for local charity, Emmie’s Kitchen, after 3,000 secondhand school uniform items were donated and sold to families across Stockport this summer. Returning for its fifth year, the popular community recycling initiative once again … [Read more...]
£240,000 investment proposed for three Reddish play areas
Stockport Council has secured £240,000 through the UK Government's Pride in Place programme to upgrade play areas at three local parks in Reddish. Houldsworth Park, South Reddish Park and Unity Park will receive £80,000 of investment each to upgrade and transform their play areas over the next … [Read more...]
Stockport County Women announce Back of Shirt Partner for 2026/27 season
Stockport County Women have announced an expanded partnership with Ground Up Solutions, with the business becoming the Official Back of Shirt Partner for the 2026/27 season. The agreement builds on Ground Up Solutions' existing support for football in the local community which began with the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport records busiest ever month
August 2026 saw nearly 3.6 million passengers fly in or out of Manchester Airport, making it the airport's busiest ever month. The figure surpasses the previous record set in August last year of 3.4 million. Summer holiday hotspots, such as Palma, Alicante and Antalya, were among the most popular … [Read more...]
Together announces changes to Board
Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has announced a number of Board and Committee changes that reflect the business' ongoing focus on Board effectiveness, succession planning, and strong governance. Andy Higginson, Non-Executive Director, will be appointed to the newly created role of … [Read more...]
Stockport recycling site swaps diesel for greener alternatives
A recycling site in Stockport has become the first in the UK to swap out its diesel generators for a combination of greener hydrogen power units, solar and grid. Elsa Recycling, which specialises in plastic, cardboard and paper waste, has replaced two 400kVA diesel generators at its main … [Read more...]
Stockport architectural practice appoints director
Stockport-based architectural practice Bowker Sadler has announced the appointment of Alison Duxbury (pictured) as Director, welcoming her back to the firm a decade after first joining. Bringing more than 25 years’ experience and a strong connection to the practice’s people and values, Duxbury’s … [Read more...]
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