Marketing Stockport News

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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 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...]