Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig has announced plans to expand free Bee Network bus travel for young people, rolling out the Our Pass scheme to 11- to 16-year-olds. Announced on her first official day in office, 3rd August, the newly elected mayor confirmed the change would take effect from … [Read more...]
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Manchester Digital launches Switchboard to support early tech careers
Tech industry body Manchester Digital has launched Switchboard, a new service designed to make it easier for technology employers to offer work experience, mentoring, industry placements, internships and apprenticeships. Manchester Digital already works with employers across the region to deliver … [Read more...]
Three Peaks challenge raises nearly £5000 for Stockport County Community Trust
Colleagues from Greater Manchester technology distributor, Nimans, have raised nearly £5,000 for Stockport County Community Trust after completing a gruelling Three Peaks Challenge. As part of the challenge, Stockport County Community Trust's Disability Coordinator, Matti Oates, and Director of … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester elects Bev Craig as new Mayor
Voters across the city-region have elected Bev Craig as the new Mayor of Greater Manchester in a mayoral by-election on Thursday 30th July. Bev Craig, Labour leader of Manchester City Council, won 47.1% of first preference votes, with the second place candidate, Reform's Sian Astley, taking 21.0% … [Read more...]
John Lewis to bring new Sports & Wellness concept to Cheadle store
Retailer, John Lewis, is launching a new Sports & Wellness concept at a number of its stores, including John Lewis Cheadle, as part of an ongoing £800 million transformation programme. The retailer will bring together sportswear, footwear, wearable technology, recovery, AI-powered fitness and … [Read more...]
Major track replacement work on tram network completes on time
Tram services have resumed on key routes through Greater Manchester after a programme of major track replacement has successfully completed on time. 1.6 km of track was replaced between Trafford Bar and Deansgate-Castlefield. Work was part of an £150 million investment to maintain, upgrade and … [Read more...]
New Macmillan Cancer Support centre opens at Stepping Hill Hospital
New support for people affected by cancer across Stockport and the High Peak is now available, with the opening of a new Macmillan Cancer Support Centre opening on the Stepping Hill Hospital site. The centre is now providing personalised support, advice and guidance for people affected by cancer. … [Read more...]
Regional mayors to retain share of income tax and business rates
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to transfer greater powers to regional mayors to control finances in their areas by enabling them to retain a share of income tax and business rates revenues. Changes will mean regional leaders will keep more of the rewards when delivering policies … [Read more...]
Thousands supported through Greater Manchester mental health employment services
An NHS mental health employment support programme in Greater Manchester has helped thousands of people with severe mental illness find and sustain meaningful work. Since April 2025, 4,300 people have been supported through Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services across the Greater … [Read more...]
Management buy-in drives growth for Stockport homeware retailer
DBL Capital, backed by a six-figure investment from NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance, has completed a management buy-in of Stockport based online homeware retailer Home Space Direct. In addition to backing from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), the transaction was also … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Workplace wellbeing – time to try something different?
Marketing Stockport members Arc and Hallidays HR have partnered on a free upcoming Workplace Wellbeing event taking place in October. Ahead of the session, arts and mental health charity, Arc, have shared their perspective on creative wellbeing in the workplace. Why rethink wellbeing now? Most … [Read more...]
Robinsons Shire Horses come to Woodford pub for family weekend
Fans of the iconic Robinsons Brewery Shire Horses are invited to an unforgettable family weekend at the Davenport Arms, Woodford, where (for the first time ever) all of the brewery's Shire Horses will be together in one place. Taking place on Saturday 1st August and Sunday 2nd August from 10am to … [Read more...]
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