Passengers in and around Stockport are being urged to plan ahead for closure of the railway line through the town as Network Rail progresses with replacing the Greek Street Bridge. The £20 million investment in the bridge will see the Manchester spur of the West Coast Main Line for three weeks … [Read more...]
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Creative industries set for £380 million boost
The UK's creative industries, from grassroots venues to film studios, are set to benefit from a £380 million government investment package. Investment forms part of the government's Creative Industries Sector Plan, which sets out the approach to developing the sector in a way that drives regional … [Read more...]
England star opens state-of-the-art 3G football pitch at Stockport School
England international Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who scored on his senior debut for the Three Lions in 2024, returned to his Stockport roots to open a brand-new 3G football pitch at his former school. The state-of-the-art pitch at Stockport School is one of two new facilities worth a combined £2.4 … [Read more...]
Bee Network backs Armed Forces Day weekend
Military personnel, veterans and cadets can travel for free across Greater Manchester on 28th and 29th June as the Bee Network gets behind Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day is a chance for people to show their support for the those who serve, or have served, and their families - who make up the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Wellbeing at work
Rob Birley, from Stockport HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, discusses how and why businesses must adapt their approaches to supporting the physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing of their employees. Employee wellbeing. We all want to promote it but do we always know … [Read more...]
Stockport Council named Local Authority of the Year
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council was named the Local Authority of the Year by industry journal, The MJ, at its annual awards. The council was presented with the most coveted award of the event by actress and comedian, Sally Phillips, at a gala ceremony on 20th June 2025. The ceremony at the … [Read more...]
Battersby Hat Factory housing transformation officially opens
A key milestone in Stockport’s urban regeneration journey has been reached as the Battersby Hat Factory Development in Offerton was officially opened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Held on the morning of Monday 16 June, the event celebrated the transformation of the historic Hempshaw Mills site, … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society sees surge in Retirement Interest-Only mortgages
Vernon Building Society has seen a 158% increase in its retirement interest-only (RIO) mortgages from Jan to May 2025 compared to the same period last year. As the trend continues for retirees to access the wealth tied up in their property to fund their lifestyle in retirement or help children … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport launches new Travel Trade Community
Manchester Airport has launched a free subscription service for travel agents and industry professionals in the North West. The Travel Trade Community will give those who sign up access to regular e-newsletters featuring current trade and airline news and updates on all things Manchester Airport, … [Read more...]
Arc creative market returns to the Hat Works
Arts and mental health charity, Arc, has announced the return of its popular 'Handmade at Hat Works' creative market on 19th July at Stockport town centre's iconic Hat Works building. This event is part of a series of birthday fundraising events run by the charity Arc, which is celebrating 30 … [Read more...]
Government backed housing bank aims to support 500,000 new homes
A new government-backed 'housing bank' aims to unlock billions in private investment and enable the building of 500,000 new homes across England. The National Housing Bank, a subsidiary of Homes England, will be publicly owned and backed with £16 billion of financial capacity, on top of £6 … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport and Trafford & Stockport College Group expand partnership
Manchester Airport and Trafford & Stockport College Group have unveiled plans to expand training and careers opportunities at the airport through a new Skills Hub. The Skills Hub will bring together various new and existing schemes in the airport’s education and employment programme under one … [Read more...]
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