Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has announced a new £20 million fund aimed at supporting local high streets across the city-region. The Good Growth High Streets Fund will be made available to local businesses, business groups, and voluntary and community organisations across Greater … [Read more...]
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Managing Director of John Lewis to step down
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that Managing Director Peter Ruis will step down as Managing Director of the John Lewis retail brand. Peter Ruis returned to John Lewis in January 2024, after a number of retail leadership roles, having previously been with the retailer for nine years, … [Read more...]
Half-day event to support Stockport businesses to trade internationally
Stockport businesses are invited to a free event to gain practical insight into starting to trade internationally and growing sales overseas. Hosted by GM Business Growth Hub in partnership with Stockport Council, From Local to Global: Why Exporting Matters will bring together exporters, trade … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: You can always tell
James McCracken, a fractional CMO and Chair of CIM North West, explains the problems with using AI to write marketing copy, and how to spot it in your own. I spent an afternoon last week going through a client's website removing a single word. Vendor. It was everywhere. And no British … [Read more...]
Supportability accepts donation of new minibus
Stockport-based charity, Supportability, has accepted a brand new specialist minibus that has been donated by Bolton-based construction and utilities company, Bethell Group. Supportability is a Stockport-based charity that provides person-centred support to children, young people and adults with … [Read more...]
Weir Mill set to open its doors for launch event
Developer, CAPITAL&CENTRIC, is opening the doors to its new Stockport town centre neighbourhood Weir Mill as the restoration of the 18th Century mill nears completion. Taking place on Saturday 22nd August, 10-3pm, the launch event will give visitors the chance to explore the completed homes … [Read more...]
British Business Bank to boost support for investors in UK start-ups
The British Business Bank will support investors in UK start-ups through a next £100 million phase of its Investor Pathways Capital Initiative. The initiative, which will invest £400 million in total, helps fund managers provide the catalytic early capital that innovative, early-stage businesses … [Read more...]
Stockport compliance professional appointed to FCSA board
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has welcomed the Compliance Director of a Stockport-based payroll specialist to its board to support umbrella companies. Chris Bloor (pictured), Compliance Director of Bramhall-based Sapphire, has been appointed to the FCSA board after … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust reaches 6,000 children through Together Schools Programme
Stockport County Community Trust has completed a successful year of its Together Schools Programme across primary and secondary schools in the borough. Delivered with the support of Together Money, the programme provides free educational workshops to engage thousands of young people at no … [Read more...]
Rail services largely restored across North West after major signalling failure
Rail passengers across the North West are being advised that most train services are running after a power outage in Manchester affected signalling systems and cause widespread disruption across the region on 6th August. SP Electricity North West confirmed a power cut at 1.41pm in East Manchester … [Read more...]
Stockport SMEs invited to join Ignite Alliance growth programme
Ambitious SMEs across the borough are being invited to express interest in joining the second cohort of the Stockport Ignite Alliance, delivered by Trafford & Stockport College Group. Building on the success of the first cohort, the programme combines expert-led masterclasses, peer learning … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill Hospital among Greater Manchester sites rolling out AI prostate cancer detection
Hospitals across Greater Manchester, including Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, have begun rolling-out a new AI tool that could help diagnose prostate cancer faster, helping doctors identify the men who need urgent treatment first. The technology is being introduced at hospitals in Stockport, … [Read more...]
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