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Stockport town centre to host Armed Forces Day celebrations

Stockport town centre will once again hold a special celebration of Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June with parades, live entertainment and family activities. Events have been organised by Stockport Armed Forces Community Organisation (SAFCO) who represent the armed forces and veteran … [Read more...]

Hydrogen economy to deliver £3.4 billion boost to North West

The development of hydrogen infrastructure in the North West could boost the regional economy by £3.4 billion by 2030 and create 11,500 jobs according to a new report from the North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA). The NWHA's economic impact assessment report has sought to understand the economic … [Read more...]

Stockport NHS colleagues show support for Stockport Pride

Local NHS colleagues showed their support for the LGBTQI+ community at this year’s Stockport Pride celebrations in the town centre. Staff from Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and local community NHS services, set out the stall alongside many others in the market … [Read more...]

Stockport park unveils tribute to young community hero

A Stockport Park has paid tribute to an 11-year-old resident whose creative vision during the Covid-19 pandemic brought together a community.  Georgi ‘Geo’ Wilson, 11, inspired the new memorial, supported by Pure Innovations and part of Stockport Council's COVID Community Commemoration Project, … [Read more...]

15th Century pub to reopen after 10 year hiatus

Stockport town centre pub, the White Lion, which dates back to the 15th Century, is set to reopen after being vacant for more than a decade. The Grade II listed building was acquired by Stockport Council as part of a £7 million investment into the regeneration of the Market Place and Underbanks, … [Read more...]

Entries close Friday for the 2024 Stockport Business Awards

Founders and organisers of the Stockport Business Awards, CN Chartered Accountants, are warning that entries for this year's awards will close on Friday. Businesses considering entering one of the 13 categories this year should ensure their entry is submitted before 5 PM on Friday, 7th June. … [Read more...]

SAS Daniels announces 2024 Charity of the year

Stockport and North-west law firm, SAS Daniels, has announced its 2024 Charity of the Year, mental health charity, Stockport and District Mind. Each year the firm nominates a charity local to one or more of SAS Daniels’ four office locations in Stockport, Macclesfield, Chester and Congleton, to … [Read more...]

New rail timetables to take effect from Sunday 2nd June

Rail operators, Northern and TransPennine Express are warning passengers in Stockport and across the North of England to be aware of changes to timetables taking effect from Sunday 2nd June. While most services will only see minor changes to timing, a number of local services in Stockport will … [Read more...]

Stockport County breaks season tickets sales record

Stockport County Football Club has broken its season tickets sales record for the third season in a row as the club prepares for its return to League One in 2024/25. As of the afternoon of 30th May, sales had surpassed 6,000 season tickets, including 5,000 renewals and 1,000 fans becoming new … [Read more...]