Stockport Council has launched a survey to help understand the impact of its Rediscovering the Underbanks project as it draws to a close. Rediscovering the Underbanks is a £7 million Stockport Council initiative, bolstered by a further £1.8 million via a Townscape Heritage Lottery bid, … [Read more...]
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John Lewis Cheadle raises £12,000 for the local community
Community Matters, the John Lewis Partnership's flagship charitable giving programme, donates over £2 million annually to local causes and organisations. Supporting local communities is fundamental to their Partnership's values. John Lewis Cheadle is also proud of its strong relationships with … [Read more...]
Merseyway flushed with success after wins at National Loo of the Year Awards
Stockport's Merseyway Shopping Centre has scooped three major wins at the Loo of the Year Awards 2026, taking home titles for their baby changing area and state-of-the-art toilet facilities. Recognised as the benchmark for excellence across washrooms in the UK, the Loo of the Year Awards … [Read more...]
musicMagpie partners with Timpson as research reveals the billions of pounds worth of old tech in Brits’ junk drawers
Brits are hoarding billions of pounds worth of old tech in their junk drawers, new research by musicMagpie reveals as the Stockport-headquartered recommerce pioneer announces a new partnership with Timpson. A nationally representative survey of 2,000 UK adults found that 73% of Brits have at … [Read more...]
M&S eyes Stockport neighbourhoods in food hall expansion plans
Two areas of Stockport have been named in a wish-list of more than 400 sites for new and refurbished M&S Food Halls as the retailer plans a major expansion. Both Cheadle and Marple are being considered for new M&S Food Halls, with the retailer looking for sites of around 2 acres for new … [Read more...]
Cheadle Heath Lidl store approved on appeal
Plans for a new Lidl store on the former Cheadle Heath Works site have been given the green-light, after Stockport Council's decision to reject the retailer's planning application was overturned at appeal. Proposals for the store were first lodged in 2023 and refused by councillors in January … [Read more...]
Merseyway’s Giving Tree delivers £120,000 worth of Christmas cheer
Stockport shoppers at Merseyway have delivered an incredible £120,000 worth of gifts to thousands of children and families across Stockport and Greater Manchester through the shopping centre's annual Giving Tree campaign. Now in its seventh year at Merseyway Shopping Centre, the Giving Tree – … [Read more...]
New car registrations surpassed 2 million in 2025
Annual new car registrations reached a post-pandemic high of 2.02 million in 2025, up 3.5% year-on-year, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed. 2025 marked the third consecutive year of growth for the UK's new car market, with a December surge in registrations taking … [Read more...]
All sections of Manchester Airport’s £1.3 billion super terminal open to the public
A new section of the departure lounge at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 has welcomed its first passengers, who now have access to a “Boutique Mall” that is home to an airport-first Fever Tree cocktail and champagne bar. The area leads to a new World Duty Free store, which brings a host of new … [Read more...]
10 million visitors makes 2025 a milestone year for Merseyway
Stockport's Merseyway Shopping Centre is celebrating a landmark year in 2025, with footfall topping 10 million, a 40% year-on-year increase. At a time when many UK shopping centres are facing declining footfall, Merseyway’s performance reflects a fundamental shift in how the centre is being used. … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle confirms extended Christmas opening times
In the approach to Christmas, John Lewis Cheadle has confirmed its opening times for the festive season. From Thursday 11th December to Tuesday 23rd December, the store will open 9am to 9pm on weekdays, 9am to 8pm on Saturdays, and 10.30am to 5pm Sundays (10.30am - 11am, browsing only). The … [Read more...]
National awards success for Stockport wholesaler
Stockport headquartered wholesaler, Parfetts, has been named Best Retail Wholesaler at the FWD Awards for the third time. The accolade comes in a year defined by record performance and rapid expansion, capped by turnover hitting £800 million and major progress across its fascia estate and … [Read more...]
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