Stockport’s regeneration projects While the city of Manchester, which is just 10 minutes away by train, is still a hugely popular place to live, Stockport is becoming a major competitor as a nearby commuter town. People who live there can have the best of both worlds: access to the jobs … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
New car market continued to grow in April
New car registrations in the UK recorded their ninth consecutive month of growth in April according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The SMMT found registrations were up 11.6% to reach 132,990 registrations, and reached their highest level since April … [Read more...]
Manchester named best UK airport for food
Manchester Airport has been named the UK's top airport for food, according to an analysis of eateries by luggage storage network, Radical Storage. London Stansted Airport, also owned and operated by Manchester Airports Group, came second in the UK league table. Heathrow, the UK's largest airport … [Read more...]
18 to 30-year-olds in Greater Manchester invited to apply for new digital skills training programme
A new digital skills training programme has launched for 18 to 30-year-olds in Greater Manchester with limited access to education and employment opportunities. Backed by Sky and MAMA Youth Project, the six-week digital media skills programme aims to help underprivileged young people gain free … [Read more...]
Dawn explain the concepts behind the branding of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest
Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 taking place in Liverpool on 20th May, Stockport creative and marketing agency, Dawn, explains the concept and design behind this years' branding. The Eurovision Song Contest began in 1956. Throughout its almost 70-year history, the contest has taken on … [Read more...]
Coronation tree planting at Seashell
As the country prepares to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, Stockport-based charity Seashell has chosen to mark the occasion in its own special way with a tree planting. With the help of a group of volunteers from Together, the charity has planted its very own King Charles Copse of … [Read more...]
CMA to review the impact of the growing use of AI
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to review how the development and deployment of AI by businesses could impact on competition and consumer protections. Foundation models, which include large language models and generative artificial intelligence (AI), that have emerged over the past … [Read more...]
New ambulance station planned for underused Hazel Grove Park & Ride
Stockport Council have submitted plans to build a new ambulance station on the site of the current Park & Ride bus terminus in Hazel Grove. The site, off the junction of Buxton Road (A6) and Macclesfield Road, currently comprises a 1.4 hectare car park and bus station, operated by bus … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to open 27 new shops and restaurants in Terminal Two
Manchester Airport has unveiled plans for 27 new restaurants and shops units in its brand-new Terminal Two, as part of its ongoing £1.3 billion transformation programme. An extended departure lounge at the terminal include a champagne bar, boutique high street-style shopping area and food hall … [Read more...]
C&C back cycling challenge to Cure Leukaemia
C&C Insurance Brokers have sponsored a charity lunch to raise awareness for 3,500 km cycling challenge to raise funds for Cure Leukaemia. People do many things to raise money for charity from skydiving to salsa-dancing and biking to bathing in beans. Prof Rob Wynn, Director of the Paediatric … [Read more...]
The Light Stockport marks the coronation with free cinema tickets for anyone named Charles or Camilla
To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, The Light Stockport is offering anyone named Charles or Camilla a free cinema ticket this weekend. The Light are also offering a delicious Cream Tea box from Saturday 6th to Monday 8th May; the perfect way to … [Read more...]
Contract awarded to deliver £25 million housing scheme for older people at Woodford Garden Village
Countryside Partnerships has been awarded the £25 million contract to deliver a new care home at Woodford Garden Village on the site of the former Woodford aerodrome. Plans were approved in Spring 2022 for a three-storey 87-home apartment scheme for older residents, alongside 17 two-bedroom … [Read more...]
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