Drivers and businesses will continue to benefit from lower prices for electric vans and trucks following the announcement of an extension to government funding to reduce their costs. The plug-in van and truck grant currently offers discounts up to £2,500 for small vans, £5,000 for large vans, … [Read more...]
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CDL welcomes new Head of Professional Services
Stockport insurtech, CDL, has welcomed Debbie Chapman as the firm's new Head of Professional Services, leading the team responsible for project delivery. A few months into her new role, Debbie explains in an interview how AI will enhance the service for CDL customers. What are you bringing to … [Read more...]
Bee Network adds Apple Pay Express Mode for more seamless contactless travel
Express Mode has come to the Bee Network, making contactless payments faster and more simple for passengers who use Apple Pay to pay for their travel. The change will mean that when using Apple Pay on Greater Manchester's buses and trams, passengers do not need to wake or unlock their iPhone or … [Read more...]
Signpost for Carers hosts fashion fundraiser
Signpost for Carers, the Heaton Moor charity supporting unpaid carers across Stockport, is hosting an afternoon of fashion, fun, and community at The Purple Edit | Autumn in Style. The highlight of the day will be an exclusive Autumn fashion show from Suburban Muse, the Marple boutique known for … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester secures funding for greener public buildings
New funding from Great British Energy will support more public buildings across Greater Manchester to be upgraded with green technology. The £695,000 funding boost will enable a wide range of clean energy upgrades at key public and community sites across Greater Manchester, including libraries, … [Read more...]
Stockport families enjoy summer of events
Events across Stockport are in full swing this summer, bringing creativity, play, and learning to families throughout the borough. Attractions in the town this summer include an urban beach, museum trails, workshops and interactive exhibitions. At the heart of this summer’s programme is … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance AI screening project up for HSJ Award
An NHS project using AI technology to improve cancer screening across Greater Manchester, including Stockport, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Health Service Journal Award. The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is up for the ‘Modernising Diagnostics Award’ for its work to roll out an … [Read more...]
Summer of promotions for Stockport firm
Stockport-based market research firm, DJS Research, is celebrating a raft of promotions, totalling more than a dozen since the start of the year. This latest wave of promotions across DJS' research and operations teams, takes the total into double-figures for the year so far, with 14 upward moves … [Read more...]
£350 million sustainable neighbourhood gets the green light
A major milestone has been reached for Stockport’s transformation, with planning permission granted for Stockport 8, a new walkable and sustainable neighbourhood in the town centre The 8-acre site is being delivered by The Stockport 8 LLP – a joint venture between Stockport Council and ECF – a … [Read more...]
Planning approval for Edgeley Park expansion
Stockport Council's Planning and Highways Committee has granted Stockport County FC's application to expand its Edgeley Park grounds. The Hatters submitted plans in June 2024 for a phased expansion of the stadium as the club continues its meteoric rise and targets a return to Championship … [Read more...]
Stockport students celebrate exceptional results
Stockport students are celebrating another year of outstanding results, with success stories from the trio of Trafford & Stockport College Group campuses in the borough spanning A Levels, T Levels and vocational qualifications. Many students from Stockport College, Cheadle College and Marple … [Read more...]
Work from Studio 91 Media to feature in Manchester Museum exhibition
Work by Studio 91 Media's Ben Horrigan is to feature as a part of the two-day Peat on Earth exhibition at the Manchester Museum. The films were produced as part of the British Council's Connections Through Culture programme that brought together emerging poets from Britain (Matt Sowerby) and … [Read more...]