Stockport Remembers - on November 11th 2018 marks 100 years since the end of World War One and will be marking this important milestone with a ‘Stockport Remembers’ tribute. Bringing communities and individuals together in a poignant tribute to those from the town who lost their lives during WWI, … [Read more...]
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Classic Cars parade on A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road
The new A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road, set to open early next month, is launching with a classic car parade planned as the finale to the day of community events on Sunday 7th October. If you own a classic car and would like to be one of the first vehicles to drive along part of the new relief … [Read more...]
HS2 to support 15,000 jobs by 2020
As the HS2 programme moves to construction, the number of roles supported by the HS2 project is forecast to reach 15,000. A whole generation of engineers, designers, architects and geologists will benefit from the construction of the new high speed railway as the project gears up to support 30,000 … [Read more...]
It’s a Totally Stockport Festival BIG Day Out!
There’s a day of great family fun planned across Stockport this Saturday when the Totally Stockport Festival Big Day Out comes to town. Organised by Stockport’s Business Improvement District, Totally Stockport, new events such as the Totally Stockport Festival BIG Day Out are attracting new … [Read more...]
80 Oak Trees Celebrate Manchester Airport 80th Birthday
Communities across the region are being given the chance to apply for a commemorative oak tree and time capsule as part of Manchester Airport 80th birthday celebrations. The UK’s third largest airport announced earlier in the year its intention to plant 80 oak trees to mark the milestone, as part … [Read more...]
Northern Rail strike prompts renewed call for action
A Northern Rail strike and a bank holiday weekend of chaos affecting the north of the UK has prompted renewed calls for a train trouble-shooter. As rail passengers suffered a weekend of travel chaos, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has reiterated calls for an independent … [Read more...]
Bumper passenger numbers expected at Manchester Airport
Today is expected to see huge passenger numbers at Manchester Airport at the start of the summer bank holiday weekend. 110,000 passengers are due to depart from or arrive at Manchester Airport’s three terminals. The most popular destinations this weekend include Palma, Dubai and … [Read more...]
Stunning images of Manchester Airport £1bn transformation
One year of construction on the Manchester Airport £1bn transformation, the biggest investment project in its history, with the release of 'stunning' images showing the work completed so far. Work continuing at pace on scheme with first pier and aircraft stands set to open in 2019 More than … [Read more...]
Stockport Open Exhibition 2018 open to votes
Stockport Council is calling on the public to vote for their favourite artwork in this years Stockport Open Exhibition. The exhibition is being held at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery until the 6th September. It showcases entries from artists, digital designers, sculptors, photographers, textile … [Read more...]
Book now for Venturefest North West
Venturefest North West, the region’s annual innovation event, is returning for its 5th and biggest year yet, when it arrives at Manchester Central on 13 September. Run by GC Business Growth Hub working with regional partners, Venturefest North West brings together the region’s innovators, … [Read more...]
Panel unveiled for Greater Manchester night time economy
The Greater Manchester night time economy adviser, Sacha Lord, has unveiled a panel of leading figures from across the city-region to support his work in improving our nightlife offer. The panel of experts will develop, discuss and deliver plans to improve the city-region’s nightlife, making it … [Read more...]
Safer Stockport Partnership supports a safer summer
Greater Manchester Police is working with Stockport Council as part of their joint initiative Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP) to tackle youth antisocial behaviour throughout the summer months, following a spike in reported cases earlier this year. During the long summer break there is temptation … [Read more...]
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