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Easter Getaway Boosts 8% growth at Manchester Airport

The Easter break boosted growth at Manchester Airport who saw an 8% year on year increase in its passenger numbers in April. It sees the annual rolling passenger total reach 28.8 million for the first time ever. The UK’s third largest airport saw nearly 2.4m people fly through its three terminals … [Read more...]

Event: South Manchester Digital Network

The second South Manchester Digital Network event is taking place in Stockport on Thursday 30th May. This event is open to those involved in digital industries and will offer an invaluable opportunity to network with peers in Stockport and to understand more about the opportunities that are here … [Read more...]

Stockport College helps tutor reach £2,000 Kilimanjaro goal

A Stockport College lecturer has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, raising almost £2,000 for Alzheimer’s UK thanks to donations from students and staff. Carpentry and joinery tutor Dave Morgan, 53, scaled the 5,895 metre peak in Tanzania on April 17 with his 21-year-old son Tom and family friend Jordan … [Read more...]

UK: Economy Grows in Q1 of 2019

According to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics, UK gross domestic product (GDP)* in volume terms was estimated to have increased by 0.5% in Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2019 having slowed to 0.2% growth in the previous quarter. The 0.5% growth is in line with the latest … [Read more...]

Sunday Times Rich List includes Stockport Born Billionaire

Stockport born Philip Day, worth £1.2bn and CEO of one of the UK's largest retail groups, has once again been named as one on the UK's richest people, ranking 8th in the North West by the Sunday Times Rich List. According this morning's Business News Northwest, the 15 richest people in the North … [Read more...]

Join the Stockport County parade !

Stockport County’s title party takes place this Sunday, May 12, and YOU are invited! The team will travel to Edgeley Park on an open-top bus, parading the National League North trophy, as the Blue & White Army line the route.Following a private reception in the Mayor’s Parlour, the bus will … [Read more...]

Quartet of Stockport Metro Swimmers qualify for Internationals

It’s been a successful year for Life Leisure's Stockport Metro swimming team as four club members will be competing on the world stage this summer. ‘Wolfpack’ members Holly Hibbott, Katie Matts, Thomas Hamer and Michael Gunning have all qualified for major international competitions.  Teenage … [Read more...]

Manchester 10k fundraiser – running away with success

A teenage girl from Stockport is running the Manchester 10K Run in a show of thanks for the care she received at Stepping Hill Hospital, and in doing so has scored an amazing fundraising success. Ella Willard,16, from Cheadle Hulme, fundraising together with her sister Ruth, hoped to raise £1000 … [Read more...]

16-18 Year Olds Free ‘Our Pass’ to Launch in September

Young people in Stockport and across Greater Manchester have decided on a design and name for the city region’s free travel 'opportunity pass' ahead of the scheme’s launch this summer. The glossy purple card will be called ‘Our Pass’. As well as free bus travel, the card will also provide … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport announce PremiAir Passenger Packages

Manchester Airports Group - MAG - has announced more details of what passengers can expect from its new and innovative private terminal at Manchester Airport, PremiAir. With a range of options for guests to choose from, PremiAir is designed for passengers who are looking to add an extra level … [Read more...]