Research by specialist insurer, Markel Direct, has revealed Stockport to be among the best UK towns and cities to launch a start-up. The study analysed 46 cities across a range of factors, including business closure rate, five-year start-up survival rates, broadband speeds, and household income … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester business leaders join forces to support start-up founders
Five Greater Manchester business leaders have joined forces to launch a new venture supporting founders through growing and exiting their businesses. End Game brings together Nick Richardson, Vikas Shah, Giles Harridge, James Akrigg, and Naomi Timperley, who is also Innovation Director at … [Read more...]
Gorvins Solicitors maintains top tier Legal 500 rankings
Stockport-based Gorvins Solicitors is celebrating the results of this year’s Legal 500 rankings, with the firm and individuals once again being recognised among the best in the UK. In the 2026 edition, released today, 1st October, the firm has retained the highest tier 1 rankings within three … [Read more...]
Stockport rail passengers reminded of October weekend rail closure
Network Rail is advising passengers of an upcoming rail closure as work continues on the £20 million replacement of the Greek Street Bridge in Stockport. Network Rail will be closing the railway on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 2025 to allow the project team to continue their work below the … [Read more...]
Top accreditation for Stepping Hill anaesthetic team
The anaesthetic team at Stepping Hill Hospital have received confirmation of their high standards following a recent accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA). Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been accredited under the prestigious RCoA Anaesthesia Clinical Services … [Read more...]
St Ann’s Hospice becomes Moya Cole Hospice
Stockport-based charity, St Ann's Hospice has officially been renamed as Moya Cole Hospice as it nears completion of its new facility in Heald Green. The name change, first announced in July and taking effect from 1st October, honours the organisation's inspirational founder and the work of … [Read more...]
New Kao Academy online resource launches for Stockport primary schools
Kao Data, which is building a large data centre in Reddish, has re-launched its trailblazing online resource to teach primary school children about future careers in the data centre industry. The Kao Academy online resource has exciting new curriculum-based lesson plans on science and technology … [Read more...]
Manchester City Council invests in MIX MANCHESTER innovation campus
The joint venture partnership behind the MIX MANCHESTER science and innovation campus at Manchester Airport has confirmed Manchester City Council (MCC) has taken a 30% stake in the development. Existing shareholder, Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), has also increased its share in the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awarded £25 million to support creative industries
Creative sector businesses in Greater Manchester are set for a boost following the award of £25 million in funding from government to the region. Greater Manchester is one of six English regions already with strengths in creative industries such as film and TV, music, fashion and video games to … [Read more...]
Metroline bus drivers go ahead with strikes
Bee Network bus drivers at Metroline depots across Greater Manchester have gone ahead with planned strikes, despite drivers at other operators in the city-region calling off industrial action. Trade union, Unite, confirmed on Sunday that drivers at First and Stagecoach would suspend industrial … [Read more...]
£220,000 awarded to Greater Manchester groups through Renew Community Fund
A Stockport project has been awarded £20,000 as part of £220,000 of grants from Greater Manchester's Renew Community Fund, which supports initiatives to keep household items in use for longer. Restocked CIC in Stockport was one of 20 projects to benefit from the latest round of funding. Since … [Read more...]
Stockport pushes the boundaries of regeneration with MDC expansion
Stockport town centre's regeneration has hit a new milestone as its Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) is one step away from expanding, tripling its boundary in a UK first. The move, approved by Greater Manchester Combined Authority on Friday following a recommendation by Mayor Andy Burnham, … [Read more...]
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