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Virtual balloon race across the Sahara opens for entries

Seashell Trust are inviting people to support the charity by sponsoring a balloon to take part in a virtual race across the Sahara Desert. The virtual balloon race is a new online fundraising activity for the charity, and is being run and administered by Eco Racing. As it is a virtual … [Read more...]

July 17th – Coronavirus News Updates:

As Stockport’s business community prepares for recovery post-coronavirus, a group of business leaders from the town have collaborated with Stockport Council to launch a new website – www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk to support businesses through the phases of recovery. Latest UK data: Total … [Read more...]

New Principal appointed at Trafford College Group

Trafford College Group, formed in 2018 from the merger of Stockport and Trafford colleges, has announced the appointment of a new Principal. James Scott, formerly Campus Principal at Stockport College and the Group's Vice Principal, will take over the role from Lesley Davies OBE from 1st … [Read more...]

Stockport contractor secures funding package for growth

Stockport based air conditioning and refrigeration contractor, Cheshire Refrigeration, has secured a £1.6 million funding package after achieving 30% year on year turnover growth. Cheshire Refrigeration, part of Airflow Cooling Ltd, has used the financing to purchase three new sites - two units … [Read more...]

musicMagpie NHS fundraising scheme raises £200k

Stockport based tech reseller, musicMagpie has ended its NHS fundraising campaign after raising £200,000. Supported by a surge in demand for its products as people look to work, stay connected and be entertained from home, musicMagpie pledged to donate £1 for every single item of consumer tech … [Read more...]

July 16th – Coronavirus News Updates:

As Stockport’s business community prepares for recovery post-coronavirus, a group of business leaders from the town have collaborated with Stockport Council to launch a new website – www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk to support businesses through the phases of recovery. Latest UK … [Read more...]

Bid prepared for Cheadle railway station

A bid is being prepared for Cheadle to receive up to £25 million from the Towns Fund, including plans to build a new railway station in the town. Cheadle has not had its own railway station since the 1960s and is one of the only district centres in Stockport not served by a rail link, and also … [Read more...]

Environmental consultancy reports record growth

Stockport headquartered environmental consultancy, APEM, has announced record results, global expansion and ambitious future plans in its latest year end figures. Year end results up to 31st December 2019 report the environmental consultancy has seen improved profitability and a 13% increase in … [Read more...]

Family-run retailer reopens Stockport shoe shop

Family-run shoe shop, Meeks Shoes, has reopened its Stockport store following a funding boost from the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Meeks Shoes has used the £150,000 CBILS financing to cover shop rent, staff salaries, supplier invoices and invest in online presence … [Read more...]

TfN to discuss importance of East-West link in latest webinar

In the latest of a series of webinars, Transport for the North (TfN) have invited a panel of speakers to discuss the merits of an East-West high speed rail link in the North of England. Dubbed Northern Powerhouse Rail, TfN have advocated for the East-West rail link, also referred to as HS3, to … [Read more...]