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Stockport businesses invited to counter terrorism training

The Counter Terrorism Policing team in the North West region are hosting a series of training events for Stockport businesses. Sessions aim to help local businesses to understand threats and actions they can take to protect their organisations. Events will take place at The Stockport Plaza in … [Read more...]

New footage reveals progress on Greek Street Bridge replacement

Network Rail has shared new footage of progress made on a £20 million project to replace the Greek Street Bridge over the railway line in Stockport town centre. The 67-year-old bridge and roundabout is being demolished and rebuilt over the course of a three-week period in August. The bridge was … [Read more...]

Summer holidays set new records for Manchester Airport

July 2025 saw Manchester Airport record its busiest ever day for departures, and second busiest ever month as increasing numbers of passengers start summer getaways from the UK’s global gateway in the North. Just under 3.3 million passengers flew into or out of Manchester Airport last month, … [Read more...]

Tandem sells Trafford Park unit to owner occupier

Tandem Investments, the developer behind Stockport town centre office space, STOK, have sold their Trafford Park industrial building to a national food ingredients operator. The scheme, TP18, comprises an 18,327 sq ft unit plus a 1.8 acre yard and was acquired by Tandem last year after undergoing … [Read more...]

£9.5 million fund launched to tackle digital divide

Charities and local authorities are to be supported in efforts to address digital inequality through the launch of a £9.5 million government Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund. With 7.9 million UK adults lacking basic digital skills, and 1.6 million living completely offline, the fund aims to … [Read more...]

The Entertainer becomes employee-owned

Family-run chain of toy shops, The Entertainer, has announced it will be the latest high street brand to become employee-owned. The chain's owner, TEAL Group Holdings, which also owns the Early Learning Centre and Addo brands, will transfer to a 100% employee-owned trust (EOT) in September. The … [Read more...]

Stockport College shares experience of T Level student

With students across the borough nervously awaiting results for post-16 qualifications to be released on Thursday 14th August, Trafford & Stockport College Group shares the experience of one its T Level students at Stockport College. Callum’s route into construction Callum always knew he … [Read more...]

Stockport Council opens new hub for care leavers

Stockport Council has opened a new Leaving Care Hub designed as part of its commitment to improving support and opportunities for care leavers transitioning to independent adulthood. The hub has been developed in collaboration with the Care Leavers Forum, whose insight was instrumental in making … [Read more...]

Used car market returns to pre-pandemic levels

Sales of used cars in the second quarter of 2025 grew 1.7% to almost 2 million, new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has shown. The rise, the 10th consecutive quarter of growth, brings half-yearly sales within 1% of pre-pandemic levels. The quarter saw petrol car … [Read more...]