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Train operators to accept bus passes during industrial action

With industrial action taking place from 19th to 22nd September affecting a number of Greater Manchester bus operators, rail companies Northern and TransPennine Express have agreed to accept some bus passes on their routes. It means anyone with 7-day, 28-day, term or annual tickets, as well as … [Read more...]

Manchester Airports Group launches new EDI strategy

Manchester Airports Group has published a new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Every Journey Matters, that sets out approach to becoming a leader in inclusivity in the aviation sector. The Strategy sets out the MAG’s commitment to giving a voice to underrepresented talent and to … [Read more...]

Together loan book continues to grow

Cheadle-based specialist property lender, Together, has announced its annual results for the year ended June 30th 2025. The year has seen the non-bank lender continue to grow its loan book to a record £7.9 billion, up from £7.4 billion in the previous year, with its average monthly lending also … [Read more...]

Soapbox derby to return to Stockport town centre

Krazy Races and Totally Stockport will bring the popular soapbox derby back to Stockport town centre on 9th August 2026. The last Stockport Krazy Races event in May 2023 saw over 15,000 spectators cheer on 30 soapbox teams, with nearly £20,000 raised for charitable causes in the town. Next … [Read more...]

Stockport unveils 15-year plan for town centre east

Stockport Council has set out its transformative 15-year vision to regenerate the east of the town centre, setting out an ambitious blueprint to unlock thousands of new homes, jobs, and vibrant public spaces - building on the success of its nationally recognised town centre regeneration … [Read more...]

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4%

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced it has voted to hold its base interest rate at 4%. On 18th September, economists voted seven to two in favour of keeping rates at their current level, with those voting against the decision preferring for a further rate drop. … [Read more...]

Stockport County Community Trust welcomes new team members

Stockport County Community Trust, the football club's charitable arm, has welcomed three new team members further the Hatters' social impact across the borough. Karina Perry (pictured, left), familiar to many from her matchday role, steps into the role of Business Development & Events … [Read more...]

Transport for the North Chair steps down

Former Transport Secretary, Lord McLoughlin, has announced his intention to step down from his role as Chair of Transport for the North. During his four year term as Chair of the regional transport body, Lord McLoughlin has worked with the North’s political leaders to agree its second Strategic … [Read more...]

John Lewis Partnership to recruit 13,700 seasonal staff

The John Lewis Partnership has launched a recruitment drive to take on 13,700 seasonal staff across John Lewis and Waitrose stores and their distribution network in the run to Christmas. Across the group's 35 John Lewis branches including at John Lewis Cheadle, 3,000 seasonal roles are being … [Read more...]