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Senior staff at a charity for disabled children have made a splash to raise cash.  The magnificent seven swam a mile across the cold and murky waters of Ullswater in the Lake District. They are hoping to raise £5,000 for Seashell Trust, the Cheadle Hulme charity that educates and cares … [Read more...]

The Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP), which includes Stockport Council and Greater Manchester Police, have launched a month long campaign aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behaviour across Stockport. The ‘Safer in Stockport’ initiative was launched with an off-road motorcycle … [Read more...]

The latest JSA figures reveal another solid decrease in claimants in Stockport and Greater Manchester (GM), continuing the positive trend seen in recent months, as reported in New Economy's August newsletter.      Whilst there is no doubting that this remains a tricky … [Read more...]

Stockport Council are trialing a new free email alert service for residents and businesses across the Borough. Do you fancy being able to choose the information YOU want to hear about? Well now there’s an easy way of keeping informed about the things that matter to you, as Stockport Council … [Read more...]

Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: Electricity North West will be carrying out resurfacing work on Banks Lane in Offerton, at the approach to the junction of Dialstone Lane and Hempshaw Lane. These works require the use of a road closure on Banks Lane and … [Read more...]

Stockport Council is urging residents to be on their guard against cold callers operating in the Hazel Grove and Cheadle Hulme areas trying to obtain roofing work. In one incident reported to the Council a resident received a leaflet offering a roof inspection. She rang the trader, who is based … [Read more...]

Andrew Stunell MP welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister’s recent announcement that an extra £50 million will be given to boost employment of young people. The cash will go towards boosting the Youth Contract – a scheme that provides a simple cash incentive for businesses to take on … [Read more...]

A legal secretary at Stockport law firm Gorvins has celebrated half a century working for the company. Marge Hardy, a legal secretary at Stockport law firm Gorvins has celebrated half a century working for the company.  Marge, 65 and from Cheadle Hulme, began her career with Gorvins at the … [Read more...]