Stockport continues to be lauded as top filming location for UK productions, after recently appearing on screen as the backdrop for ITV crime drama, After the Flood. Although set in Yorkshire, an old underground car park was the backdrop for the pivotal discovery of the body in After the Flood, … [Read more...]
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Work commences on Battersby Hat Factory new homes
Contractor John Southworth and Viaduct Housing are continuing with the restoration of Battersby Hat Factory, beginning work on a project that will transform the iconic mills into 45 new homes. Once complete, the development will deliver 15 houses, 16 apartments, and 13 mews properties, all to be … [Read more...]
AI and Digital Innovation roadshow comes to Stockport College
Stockport College will host a morning of AI and digital innovation as part of the Centre for Digital Innovation (CDI) Innovation Accelerator programme for Greater Manchester businesses. The event, taking place at Stockport College at 9.30am on 29th February 2024 is the latest in a series of … [Read more...]
Manchester childrenswear manufacturer announces Bredbury move
The Parently Group, a childrenswear manufacturer that has been based in Manchester city centre for over 40 years, has announced it will relocate to Bredbury, Stockport in Spring 2024. The group's 60-strong staff will take up a 60,000 sq ft warehouse and office premises on the Bredbury Industrial … [Read more...]
New Help to Grow schemes launch as part of boost for small businesses
New Help to Grow management courses have launched as part of a range of government support for small businesses. Announced in the Autumn Statement, Help to Grow: Management courses offer 12-week programme to improve SME leadership and management skills, 90% subsidised by government. The Help … [Read more...]
John Lewis and Art Battle Manchester launch competition for young artists
John Lewis Cheadle and Art Battle Manchester have announced the launch of ‘My Happy Place’, an art competition for young creatives to showcase their talents and compete for some top prizes. The competition is taking place as Stockport celebrates a year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. In … [Read more...]
Six month alcohol duty freeze takes effect
Pub and hospitality venues will benefit from a six month freeze to alcohol duty until 1st August 2024. The duty freeze takes effect from 1st February 2024, and follows last year's reform of alcohol duty to ensure duty paid reflects the alcohol content of drinks. Reforms also cut duty on pints in … [Read more...]
Rail Minister confirms tap-in, tap-out pilot for Greater Manchester trains
Plans for a London-style transport system in Greater Manchester have taken a step forward as the Rail Minister confirms a planned pilot of tap-in, tap-out ticketing on two Greater Manchester routes. The pilot scheme will allow passengers to use contactless payments, either from a debit or credit … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport marks year of work on final phase of £1.3 billion transformation
Significant progress has been made on the final phase of the £1.3 billion transformation of Manchester Airport since work started in January 2023. The second and final phase focuses on the east side of Terminal 2, which will feature 27 new shops, bars and restaurants to be announced in the … [Read more...]
Together opens the door to new advertising campaign
Cheadle-based property lender, Together, has launched a new advertising campaign to mark its 50th year, including the business' first TV ad. The above-the-line campaign, titled ‘Opening Doors since 1974’, aims to raise awareness of how the company helps its customers realise their property … [Read more...]
Merseyway Innovation Centre welcomes British Council for Offices
British Council for Offices (BCO) recently hosted a Talk & Tour at Merseyway Innovation Centre, a recently developed high-specification office space in Stockport town centre. On Wednesday 24 January, up to 40 BCO North members were given an in-depth look at the prime commercial space, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Transforming Failure into a Stepping Stone
Business advisor, mentor & problem solver, Julian Stafford, shares his insights into how business leaders and organisations can learn from failure. In the business world, failure is often seen as taboo or a sign of weakness. However, the truth is quite the opposite. Embracing failure can be … [Read more...]
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