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musicMagpie to Host Charity Cake Sale for EGG

The musicMagpie Charity Committee will be holding a charity bake sale Tuesday 12th September between Midday and 2pm in the ground floor reception of No. 1 Stockport Exchange. The bake sale will be open to everyone, including all tenants who occupy all buildings in Stockport Exchange to help raise … [Read more...]

Stockport set to welcome Tour of Britain through the borough

The Tour of Britain is set to return to Stockport roads this Sunday (3 September) as Stockport continues to celebrate being Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture. Greater Manchester will host the Tour's Grand Départ first stage, with 16 of the world’s leading cycling teams taking in all 10 … [Read more...]

Book your place for September Climate Action Business Forum

The next Climate Action Business Forum will take place at Robinsons Brewery Visitors Centre and online via Microsoft Teams on Friday 29th September 2023 from 8am to 10am. The quarterly event, organised by Stockport Council's Climate Action Now team, aims to support Stockport-based businesses on … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport highlights September city-break destinations

Despite the school holidays coming to a close, September is one of the busiest months for holiday travel and Manchester Airport is highlighting some of the budget-friendly destinations for city-breaks outside the summer peak. Millions of passengers are set to pass through the airport in … [Read more...]

Stockport grows reputation as filming location

Stockport is fast gaining a reputation as the 'Hollywood of the North', with 197 shoot days and an estimated £3.5 million production spend in the town since January 2018, according to figures from Filming in England. During that time many high-quality TV and film productions have chosen to use … [Read more...]

Proposals announced to simplify heat pump grant process

New proposals have been announced to make it easier for homeowners and small businesses to access a grant to install a heat pump for low-carbon heating. Measures being proposed aim to enable more households and business owners to take advantage of low-carbon heating and reduce energy costs by … [Read more...]

Stockport bus strike called off after agreement reached on pay

Strike action by Stagecoach bus drivers in Stockport and across South Manchester has been called off after a new pay agreement was reached. Trade union, Unite, had postponed upcoming industrial action (which would have seen the majority of bus services in Stockport cancelled) while members were … [Read more...]

UFC fighter joins TfGM antisocial behaviour campaign

A leading professional mixed martial artist is backing a new Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) campaign aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour on public transport in the city-region. Atherton-born Tom Aspinall, who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has been speaking to … [Read more...]

Wilko redundancies suspended as administrators weigh up bids

Wilko will not be proceeding with redundancies while joint administrators, PwC, consider bids to sell, trade union, GMB, has said. The household goods retailer fell into administration earlier this month after ongoing cash flow challenges. Wilko employs around 12,500 across its 400 stores, head … [Read more...]