The North is set for a major economic boost thanks to a new direct air route to India's capital, Delhi, from Manchester Airport. The service will be operated by India’s biggest airline – IndiGo – and has been tipped to accelerate the benefits of the new UK-India trade deal by helping businesses … [Read more...]
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Stagecoach and Metroline bus drivers confirm further strike action
Two Bee Network bus operators, Stagecoach and Metroline, are to proceed with further strike action, affecting the majority of services in Stockport. Unite the Union has confirmed that drivers at First have called off further action after voting to accept a revised pay offer. However, both … [Read more...]
Businesses urged to support new work experience guarantee for schools
An upcoming event, NextGen Stockport, aims to support local small businesses, educators and communities deliver new 10-day requirement for work experience. With the rollout of the Modern Work Experience Guarantee, secondary schools across Stockport are now required to provide students in Years … [Read more...]
John Lewis appoints new Director of Merchandising
John Lewis has announced the appointment of Anna Milne as the retailer's new Director of Merchandising, a newly-created role that will be part of the business' Management Board. Anna brings to the retailer nearly 20 years experience in the sector curating product ranges. She brings extensive … [Read more...]
National Lottery funding secures future for Stockport’s oldest church
St Mary’s in the Marketplace – Stockport’s oldest church and a landmark of national significance – is set for a new lease of life thanks to major support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Grade I listed building, which has stood at the heart of the town for centuries, has secured a … [Read more...]
Stockport comes together to celebrate business excellence at the 2025 Stockport Business Awards
The annual Stockport Business Awards welcomed local businesses to an evening celebrating business excellence in the region, organised by founders and main sponsors, CN Chartered Accountants. Taking place on 2nd October at Edgeley Park, award winners (detailed below) were presented with their … [Read more...]
Fury as Government reveals plans for 20,000-home New Town in Adlington
Cheshire East Councillors, Parish Councillors, residents, and local businesses have reacted with fury and disbelief to government plans for a vast new town of up to 20,000 homes in Adlington. The Government’s New Towns Taskforce has identified 12 national sites for new settlements, describing … [Read more...]
Cheadle College opens new £27 million campus
Cheadle College has officially opened its brand new £27 million campus, marking the successful completion of a transformative project that aims to redefine education for young people in Stockport and beyond. Trafford and Stockport College Group celebrated the milestone with a special event … [Read more...]
C&C Private Clients Team welcomes renovation insurance specialist
Stockport-based insurance brokers, C&C, has announced the latest addition to its Private Clients team: renovation insurance specialist Sonia Hazelwood. Sonia joins the business as Senior Account Executive & Renovations Manager and brings over 23 years of personal insurance experience and … [Read more...]
The Vernon celebrates 40 years of Bramhall
Stockport's Vernon Building Society is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Bramhall branch and inviting members to the branch for tea and cake with the new branch manager, the Vernon’s CEO and Vernon Bear on Wednesday 8 October. The Bramhall branch of the Stockport mutual opened in 1985 on … [Read more...]
Local areas invited to bid for funding to support innovation
Areas across the UK are being invited to bid for up to £20 million in funding to boost innovation and research and drive local economic growth. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is inviting local and regional partnerships to bid for government funding from the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund. … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes celebrates 20 years
Stockport Homes Group marked its birthday on 1st October, with a celebration event that brought together partners, stakeholders, colleagues and community representatives to reflect and celebrate 20 years of service and to look ahead to the future. Since its formation, Stockport Homes Group has … [Read more...]
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