A new service is launched between Stavanger and Manchester and increased frequencies between Manchester and Oslo & Bergen as increased Premiership football demand has boosted flight services with SAS SAS has responded to a surge in interest in English football by introducing a new direct … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
UK: £300 million investment to drive greener travel
UK innovators have been boosted by more than £300 million investment, to develop cleaner, greener travel. The government will provide £125 million, which will be supported by industry co-investment of up to £175 million to support new technologies including flying urban taxis, electric passenger … [Read more...]
Stockport: Heartfelt gift for Stepping Hill Maternity Hospital
Stepping Hill Maternity Hospital is now able to detect potential congenital heart disease (CHD) problems in more new-born babies, more time-efficiently following donations from a national charity. Tiny Tickers donated three handheld ‘oximeters’ for the use of the unit’s midwives to help detect … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: My Place – Stockport, a town on the up
The arrival of a coherent regeneration framework and a raft of exciting independent retailers indicates that Stockport is a town on the up, so says Emma Dickson, Director, Strategic Communications at Turley. It has been widely reported by ourselves here at Marketing Stockport and by our partners … [Read more...]
Government review into HS2 – good news for region’s Northern Rail project?
Following the government’s decision to re-evaluate the viability of HS2, the Northern Powerhouse Partnership is to carry out its own review into the HS2 rail link and its own Northern Rail project, HS3, to ensure the region’s views on the scheme are not ignored. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps … [Read more...]
Artificial Intelligence to end future holiday jams caused by roadworks
Navigational apps powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) are set to help drivers to plan trips and avoid congested roads. Motorists could soon enjoy quicker and easier getaways on bank holidays, as government announces plans to open up data on planned changes to the road network, highlighting … [Read more...]
Stockport – Cloud 9 Hosts’ Graham Saul picks up Goldenware at Oulton Park
Graham Saul of Stockport based Tectanet Systems and Cloud 9 Hosts won his class and has brought home a Gold Cup at the Oulton Park Gold Cup. Epic for the car being only the third race it’s ever done since being built. Oulton Park's signature historic event returned on its traditional August … [Read more...]
Firefighters tackle ‘Everest’ Challenge at Merseyway Shopping Centre
Greater Manchester firefighters completed a charity Ladder Climb Challenge in Stockport, reaching astonishing heights equivalent to Mount Everest. Totalling a whopping 8,848 metres, the Ladder Climb Challenge took place in Merseyway, where 20 firefighters continuously climbed a 13.5 metre ladder … [Read more...]
Citizens Advice Stockport becomes DigiKnow Alliance partner
Citizens Advice Stockport is now a partner in the DigiKnow Alliance joining established partners Stockport Council, Starting Point, Stockport Homes, The Prevention Alliance and Good Things Foundation. The DigiKnow Alliance is a network of existing community groups and organisations across … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester residents invited to take part in Transport at Night survey
Night Time Economy Adviser, Sacha Lord, is calling on Greater Manchester residents to take part in the Transport at Night survey and have their say on the future of transport links between the hours of 6pm and 6am. Results from the Transport at Night survey will provide a unique insight into how … [Read more...]
Stockport drivers in Oulton Park Bank Holiday weekend
August saw two local Stockport drivers competing at the huge “Convoy in the Park” event at Donington Park, with about 20,000 spectators. The CNC Heads championship saw Ric Wood compete in his recently built Nissan R32 Skyline, finishing first in his class, and Graham Saul in his first time out, … [Read more...]
Stockport supported living service rated ‘good’ by CQC
Following an inspection in July, Stockport Council's supported living service has been rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Inspectors visited the Council’s supported living service which provides personal care and support to adults in a number of homes across the Borough. The … [Read more...]
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