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Bank Holiday rail works to effect journeys from Stockport

Rail passengers are being urged to plan their journeys ahead of works over the Late May Bank Holiday weekend on the West Coast Main Line that will effect services through Stockport. On Sunday 24 May there will be key engineering work taking place on the West Coast Main Line which will mean no … [Read more...]

Azets responds to April 2026 insolvency statistics

There were 2,085 corporate insolvencies in April 2026 – 2.4% more than in March 2026 (2,037), and 2.8% more than in April 2025 (2,028). Richard Oddy, Restructuring and Insolvency partner at international accountancy and business advisory group Azets, shares his thoughts on the data. April’s … [Read more...]

A dozen new routes launch from Manchester Airport this summer

A dozen international destinations will gain a direct link from Manchester Airport this summer, from holiday hotspots to major cities around the world. While many popular European holiday destinations are served all round, seasonal routes to cities on the Mediterranean, including Mykonos, Bodrum … [Read more...]

Stockroom celebrates first birthday

To mark the first birthday of Stockport's new library and community and cultural hub, Stockroom will host a packed weekend of free events from 22nd to 24th May. From games and disco dancefloors to storytelling, live music and a cake competition, the birthday weekend promises something for … [Read more...]

Plans in development to transform derelict Compstall Mill

New plans are in the works that will bring the derelict 19th Century buildings at Compstall Mill back into use and transform the heritage site to deliver around 135 new homes. A new company, Compstall Mill 2025 Ltd, has been established and acquired the mill from Euro Property Investments last … [Read more...]

Small Business Protections Bill introduced to Parliament

Landmark legislation has been introduced to Parliament that will give small businesses, sole traders and freelancers greater protections from late payments by larger firms. 38 businesses every single day because they are not paid on time, while late payments also force business owners to spend … [Read more...]

Strictly Seashell raises over £420,000 for disabled young people

A star-studded night of dancing has raised over £420,000 for Stockport charity, Seashell Trust, and the young people its supports with complex disabilities. Strictly Seashell: A Night at the Musicals, hosted by TV’s Gethin Jones, took place at The Manchester Deansgate Hotel on 16th May 2026. The … [Read more...]

Business connector event to return to Stockport

GM Business Growth Hub has partnered with Stockport Council and Stockport Homes Group to bring its latest BGH Match business connector event to the town. BGH Match is the GM Business Growth Hub’s free business connector network, providing opportunities for businesses in Stockport and throughout … [Read more...]

Government takes first step towards North of England Olympics bid

The UK government has commissioned a review into whether the North of England could host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s. The move marks the first step towards submitting a bid for a multi-city hosting of the games that would use sport to drive regeneration efforts in the region, as was … [Read more...]