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easyJet announces new route from Manchester

Budget airline, easyJet, has announced a new route from Manchester Airport to Grenoble in South East France, due to begin flying from December 2023. Dubbed the ‘Capital of the Alps’, Grenoble (pictured) is surrounded by ski resorts and the new route adds an additional destination for winter … [Read more...]

Consultation launches on investment in the North’s transport

Transport for the North (TfN) has launched a 12-week statutory consultation on its revised Strategic Transport Plan for the North of England. With investment in transport infrastructure capable of delivering an extra £118 billion annually to the region's economic output by 2050, the Plan sets out … [Read more...]

Stockport businesses invited to Cyber Safe Workshop

Small businesses in Stockport are invited to a workshop to ensure they understand the basics of keeping their business cyber safe. The Stockport Business & Innovation Centre (SBIC) is hosting Cyber Security - The Essentials, a cyber safe workshop at SBIC at Broadstone Mill, Reddish on 14th of … [Read more...]

Blossoms frontman to open Underbanks cocktail bar

A new cocktail bar is to open in Stockport town centre's Underbanks district run by Blossoms frontman, Tom Ogden and his wife, Katie. The Bohemian Arts Clubs will occupy a three storey building on Lower Hillgate, accessed by a speakeasy entrance on Coopers Brow. The ground floor will be given … [Read more...]

Two Stockport manufacturers recognised in Made Smarter Awards

Two manufacturers in Stockport were among the first recipients of the Made Smarter Awards, recognising their efforts towards improving productivity through digital technology. Firstplay Dietary Foods, a specialist food manufacturer, and Arden Dies, a die and tooling manufacture were named among … [Read more...]

Date announced for next Climate Action Business Forum

The next Climate Action Business Forum will take place at Edgeley Park and online via Zoom on Friday 30th June 2023 from 8am to 10am. The quarterly breakfast networking event is organised by Stockport Council's Climate Action Now team, and brings together likeminded businesses from across the … [Read more...]

Stockport care centre marks National Biscuit Day

Ahead of National Biscuit Day (Monday 29 May), care home operator New Care conducted a survey within its 14 homes, asking residents all about biscuits. New Care, which operates Cheadle Manor and Bramhall Manor care centres in Stockport, found the clear favourite with its residents was Shortbread, … [Read more...]

Progress on Stockport Interchange hits latest milestone

The main structure of the residential component of the ongoing development of Stockport Interchange has been completed as work continues to progress on the site. The 14-storey building will house 196 high-quality apartments and sit alongside a new transport interchange and town centre park at the … [Read more...]

Stockport Council appoints new Cabinet

Following the 2023 Local Elections earlier in May, Liberal Democrat leadership, Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of Stockport Council, has announced the appointment of his Cabinet. Each Cabinet member holds a portfolio of areas across the council that they are responsible for. Names of chairs and vice of … [Read more...]

Orbit Developments new £1m project attracts ID card company

Orbit Developments, one of the North West’s largest commercial property companies has successfully completed a £1 million ‘defurb’ project in central Stockport, and secured a new long-term occupier for the space. Highbankside has been completely stripped back to a shell and refurbished to provide … [Read more...]

Peak Translations celebrates 45th anniversary

SK-area language service provider, Peak Translations, has celebrated the 45th anniversary since the business started trading. Founded in 1978, the company has since grown to become one of the most trusted translation companies in the country. From its beginnings as a small translation agency … [Read more...]