Following yesterday's (2nd October) attack outside the Heaton Park synagogue in Crumpsall, political leaders from across Stockport have expressed their sympathy and support for the local community. Stockport Council Leader, Cllr Mark Roberts, who is also Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, and … [Read more...]
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Digital Innovation events return to Greater Manchester colleges
Further education colleges across Greater Manchester, including Stockport College, will once again welcome businesses for a series of digital innovation events. The second series of GMColleges' Centre for Digital Innovation (CDI) Roadshows promise to be bigger, bolder and more impactful than … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport highlights European connectivity for football fans from across the North
Manchester Airport is ready to welcome football fans from across the North and the Midlands as clubs begin their European campaigns. With the biggest route network of any UK airport outside London – more than 200 destinations served by 50 airlines – Manchester Airport is in many case the only … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership appoints new Chief People Officer
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Helen Webb OBE as Chief People Officer across its John Lewis and Waitrose retail brands. With more than 30 years in senior people roles, including with a number of national retail brands, Helen brings significant experience in people … [Read more...]
The Double-Edged Sword of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept confined to science fiction. It is already shaping how we work, learn, communicate, and even understand ourselves. But as AI grows more powerful, we are left with a pressing question: is it enhancing our lives or quietly eroding it? A couple … [Read more...]
Town centre bridge renamed after hero steam locomotive driver, John Axon
A bridge in Stockport town centre has been renamed to honour John Axon, the heroic locomotive driver who died trying to stop a runaway train in 1957. Stockport Council has officially renamed Thomson Street Bridge, built in 2022, as the John Axon GC Bridge in memory of the Stockport locomotive … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group appoints new CFO
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has announced the appointment of Marie Joyce as the airport operator's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Marie brings extensive financial leadership experience across complex, operational businesses. She joins MAG from sustainable infrastructure business NTR, … [Read more...]
Bosch to open hydrogen HQ to Stockport SMEs
Businesses in Stockport are to have the chance to visit Bosch's hydrogen HQ in Germany as part of a new challenge to help UK businesses break into the hydrogen market. The Hydrogen Supply Chain Innovation Challenge is being delivered by GM Business Growth Hub with Bosch and Manchester … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on future of Clean Air Zone cameras
With plans scrapped to introduce a charging Clean Air Zone on Greater Manchester roads, a consultation has launched to determine the future of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras installed across the city-region. Greater Manchester residents are being invited to give their views on … [Read more...]
Stockport wholesaler rewards employees after record-breaking year
Employee-owned wholesaler, Parfetts, will reward its employees with a combined 14% bonus after the Stockport headquartered business achieved record sales. Employees will receive a 10% profit share bonus in addition to the 4% sales bonus paid in July after annual turnover at the Stockport … [Read more...]
Stockport named among top UK locations for a start-up
Research by specialist insurer, Markel Direct, has revealed Stockport to be among the best UK towns and cities to launch a start-up. The study analysed 46 cities across a range of factors, including business closure rate, five-year start-up survival rates, broadband speeds, and household income … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester business leaders join forces to support start-up founders
Five Greater Manchester business leaders have joined forces to launch a new venture supporting founders through growing and exiting their businesses. End Game brings together Nick Richardson, Vikas Shah, Giles Harridge, James Akrigg, and Naomi Timperley, who is also Innovation Director at … [Read more...]
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