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Stockport pushes the boundaries of regeneration with MDC expansion

Stockport town centre's regeneration has hit a new milestone as its Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) is one step away from expanding, tripling its boundary in a UK first.  The move, approved by Greater Manchester Combined Authority on Friday following a recommendation by Mayor Andy Burnham, … [Read more...]

Bus operator strike action suspended

Most Greater Manchester bus services will operate as normal this week, as unions have called off three days of strike action that had been planned to start Tuesday 30th September. Pay disputes between staff at three Bee Network bus operators – First, Metroline and Stagecoach – had been set to … [Read more...]

New Stockport NHS laboratory information system goes live

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has introduced the new laboratory information management system (LIMS) system from Clinisys. Stepping Hill Hospital’s pathology department has gone live with the new system which will  make it easier for clinicians to process millions of patient test results. The … [Read more...]

Merseyway to host Moon Festival

Stockport will come alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of East Asia next month as Eat Good West brings the Moon Festival to Merseyway Shopping Centre. The festival will take place on Saturday 4th October 2025 from 9am - 5pm, promising a day full of food, family fun and cultural … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Start Up Loans team hails record summer

Greater Manchester-based business support partner for the British Business Bank's Start Up Loans programme, GC Business Finance, achieved its strongest ever month in August 2025, providing 230 loans worth £2.1 million to UK start-ups. The team had set a previous record in July, providing 218 … [Read more...]

New digital ID scheme to be rolled out across UK

The government has announced its intention to launch a new digital ID scheme designed to “help combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of people to use vital government services.” Digital ID, held on people’s phones, will be mandatory for Right to Work checks and … [Read more...]

Stockport manufacturer joins digital champions network

Stockport-based manufacturer, Firstplay Dietary Foods, has become one of the latest manufacturers to have completed the fully-funded Leading Change for Digital Champions (LCDC) programme. Delivered by government-backed technology adoption programme, Made Smarter North West, the LCDC programme … [Read more...]

Businesses in Stockport to benefit from Arts & Health Week 2025

Stockport based Arc is running its fifth annual Arts and Health Week, and is inviting local businesses to take part and feel better through creativity, with free activities and resources both online and in person. From October 1st to 12th Arc will provide free activities to promote good mental … [Read more...]

Plans submitted for more than 500 new homes in Woodford

Developers Russell LDP have submitted plans for over 400 new homes a 72-bed care facility in Woodford off Chester Road, following public consultation earlier this year. Developers seeking outline planning permission for 395 new homes, and 15 self-build properties, as well as a 72-unit care home … [Read more...]