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British Business Investments launches new £500m programme

British Business Investments, the commercial arm of the British Business Bank, has today launched a new £500m Managed Funds Programme designed to increase access to longer-term venture and growth capital for ambitious and innovative, high potential companies in the UK. Announced six months ago by … [Read more...]

Outdoor Laser Combat has Stockport in its sights

Stockport is set to get its first outdoor Laser Combat course, with a fantastic new facility opening at Stockport Sports Village (SSV) in early June. Life Leisure developed the state of the art outdoor course in the grounds of SSV in Woodley. Using the latest software, laser equipment and wireless … [Read more...]

Duke of York presents iDEA awards to Stockport Apprentices

Apprentices from Stockport Council have been awarded their Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award - iDEA award - from The Duke of York. Five apprentices from Stockport Council attended a VIP event at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) which staff, students and guests of MMU, Councillor June … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes & B4Box Shortlisted for Collaboration Award

The partnership between Stockport Homes and B4Box has been shortlisted for the Integration and Collaborative Working Award at this year’s North West Regional Construction Awards. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Manchester on 6 July 2018. Becoming a finalist in this category … [Read more...]

Getting this Royal Street Party Started

You may not have received an invitation to the royal wedding, but that doesn’t mean you and your neighbours can’t have your own Royal Street Party and join in the celebrations for Harry and Megan’s big day.  However, there are a few rules you need to stick to if you are planning on holding a … [Read more...]

Ethiopian Airlines to fly from Manchester to Addis Ababa

Manchester Airport has secured flights into the heart of Africa, from Manchester to Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian Airlines, connecting 400,000 from the North to the world’s most important markets. Starting on 1st December, Ethiopian Airlines today confirmed it will operate a four-times-a-week service … [Read more...]

Support gathers speed for Woodhead railway to re-open

Plans to re-open rail tunnels between Manchester and Sheffield along the Woodhead railway line are gathering public support. Campaigners say the tunnels, which closed in 1981, would ease congestion, keep freight moving in the winter months and have a positive impact on the environment reducing the … [Read more...]

Stockport born billionaire in Sunday Times Rich List

Born in Stockport in social housing on a council estate, clothing entrepreneur Philip Day has been included in the annual Sunday Times Rich List of billionaires. Mr Day, 52, whose brands include Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Austin Reed, Country Casuals and Peacock, opened the first of his Days … [Read more...]

Food and Drink Trade Show Showcases Stockport’s Finest

Stockport based FoodSync, a food-focused business, is hosting the Stockport Food & Drink Trade Show to showcase the areas great food & drink offering, celebrating the best in local provenance and attracting in excess of 500 visitors throughout the day.  Stockport's Food & Drink Trade … [Read more...]

M Photographic comissioned for Stockport Business Awards

Stockport based M Photographic have once again been selected to shoot the Stockport Business Awards 2018 grand-final at the borough’s stunning Town Hall. The awards ceremony will take place on the 11th October this year, and are hosted by headline sponsors Stockport based Clarke Nicklin Chartered … [Read more...]

A Great Fresh Start for Stockport’s Weekly Job Club

The official launch of Fresh Start, Stockport's weekly job club, took place last week, where Stockport residents can get support in looking for jobs.  Fresh Start welcomes anyone who needs help in finding a job. The job club takes place every Friday from 10am-3pm at First House, … [Read more...]