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Stagecoach arrives at Stockport Exchange

Britain’s biggest bus operator, Stagecoach, is to become the largest tenant at Stockport Exchange – taking three floors of space over a 15-year lease period. Stockport Exchange's Grade A offices will see 200 roles relocated to their new Stockport base by the end of this year and marks a … [Read more...]

Technologist has 4 weeks to invent new musical instrument

An Assistive technologist, Matt Daly from Seashell Trust, has been challenged to invent a new musical instrument for disabled musicians in just FOUR weeks. Matt, who works at Seashell Trust's Royal College Manchester in Cheadle Hulme, has been awarded £700 to develop a 'breathless auto sax', a … [Read more...]

Cobalt Air increase Manchester to Cyprus

Cobalt Air has announced it will increase the number of flights it operates from Manchester to Cyprus. From Summer 2017, Larnaca can be reached more frequently from Manchester. Following a successful first year of operations, the Cypriot airline will now add a third weekly flight from Manchester … [Read more...]

Book your place at the Pioneer 10 Final

The Pioneer 10 Stockport 2016/17 Grand Final has finally arrived. After months of hard work and countless entries submitted, our Business Pioneer Finalists are finally ready to pitch for a business support package worth £15,000. Hosted at Stockport Business & Innovation Centre, on 3rd May, The … [Read more...]

Derelict church to be transformed into apartments

Work has begun to transform a derelict church into apartments with a £1m investment by its new owner. Work is under way at St Augustine’s Church in Cheadle Heath, Stockport, after investment company The Blackmore Group bought the 19th century building through its new Blackmore Bond. The church … [Read more...]

Trust Stuart’s London Marathon success

Trust brand communication company's managing director Stuart Bradley smashed his target time at yesterday's London Marathon finishing in under 3.5 hours! Stuart set his own personal target of three and a half hours and beat it by crossing the finishing line in 3 hours, 27 minutes and 17 … [Read more...]

Midshire Marches Forward with Best Sales Month Ever

March 2017 has turned out to be the strongest sales month ever for office technology sales and service provider, Midshire®. Celebrating 20 years in business this year, the Stockport-based company has recorded its highest grossing figures ever in one month, reaching 197% of target. The first … [Read more...]

Together scoops top award for short-term finance

Specialist lender Together has scooped a top industry award for its short-term finance, voted for by industry peers.  Thousands of brokers from across the UK have cast their vote – and have chosen Together as ‘Best short-term/bridging lender’ at the Financial Reporter Awards 2017. As well as … [Read more...]

Stockport Recruiter shares secrets of success

As a Stockport recruiter celebrates over 20 years in the industry, we ask "what is the key to your success?"   Marketing Stockport member Cathy Bates, MD at Essential Personnel, is a popular character among the Stockport business community. Here, Cathy her expert opinion and experiences of … [Read more...]

The Chicagoland Blues Brothers are back!

On Saturday 6th May and for one night only, Jake and Elwood - THE CHICAGOLAND BLUES BROTHERS - and their blues band are back at The Forum Theatre for a night of fantastic live R&B Music!   Seats are available in cabaret tables so this is a fantastic opportunity for a night out with friends, … [Read more...]

Living in the NOW

Living in the now. This is how we are all living our lives today! Marketing Stockport's co-founder Richard Higginson explains more: Observing my children interact with today’s devices is a view of the future. Their demands are ‘on demand’. Can we watch Peppa Pig NOW, Postman Pat NOW. It’s … [Read more...]

Stockport College apprentice in Screwfix Trade UK final

A Stockport college plumbing apprentice is in line to be named the UK's best!  Alfie Hodges from Whaley Bridge is a Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2017 finalist After a nationwide search, local plumbing apprentice Alfie Hodges has made it through to the final round of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2017 … [Read more...]