Plans for a major new neighbourhood in the east of Stockport town centre have progressed with the appointment of a specialist consultancy team to help shape its future. The 22-acre Newbridge Lane area, which sits alongside the River Goyt, has been identified as one of the key opportunities to … [Read more...]
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Stockport businesses encouraged to host vaccinations ahead of flu season
Stockport Council's Health Protection Team will be attending workplaces to administer flu vaccinations during October and November to help businesses protect their workforce from the virus. Having a flu vaccination this winter can reduce illness, minimise time off , and help keep workplaces safe … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS catering duo through to final of NHS Chef of the Year award
Two members of the NHS catering team at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport have made it through to the final round of the biggest title in healthcare catering – NHS Chef of the Year. Chef Owen Stafford and retail assistant Lauren Carter saw off a number of contestants in the competition run by … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery awarded Silver Carbon Literate Organisation certification
Stockport's Robinsons Brewery has announced that it has been accredited as a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation by The Carbon Literacy Project. The certification recognises the family-owned brewery and pub company’s continued commitment to tackling climate change, reducing organisational carbon … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group issues statement following cyberattack
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has issued a statement after a cyberattack accessed the data of 8.7 million customers of its three UK airports. The airport operator, which runs London Stansted and East Midlands airports as well as Manchester Airport, revealed hackers accessed customer information … [Read more...]
Work progresses on £100 million programme to improve accessibility at rail stations across Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester's (TfGM) programme to improve accessibility at rail stations across the city-region is progressing at pace, as work begins at Swinton station in Salford, joining Bryn, Hindley and Reddish North Stations where work is already underway. The £100 million programme of … [Read more...]
Bramhall Wellness Day to return in September
Bramhall Wellness Day will return to the centre of the neighbourhood on 12 September, celebrating wellness in all its forms: physical, mental, what goes in your body, how your occupy your mind or how you manage your life to relieve stress. Following the success of the 2025 Wellness Day, this … [Read more...]
Stockport County Supporters Co-operative partners with local credit union
The Stockport County Supporters' Co-operative has announced a new partnership with Stockport Credit Union built on their shared commitment to supporting the local community. Credit unions provide a safe and secure alternative to high-cost lenders, helping members avoid payday lenders and illegal … [Read more...]
NHS Greater Manchester reminds residents of options ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
NHS Greater Manchester is reminding people to be aware of the best places to get healthcare advice and treatment ahead of the bank holiday on Monday, 31 August. With GP practices, pharmacies and other NHS health services in Greater Manchester potentially operating different opening hours over the … [Read more...]
New Sports Concept opens at John Lewis Cheadle
A new Sports Concept has opened at John Lewis Cheadle today (26th August), bringing together sportswear, footwear, wearable technology, recovery, AI-powered fitness and expert services in one destination. Opening in the store's basement, the new Sports and Wellbeing concept is part of the … [Read more...]
Paralympic legend shares how a Stockport pool shaped her athletic career
Today, Dame Sarah Storey is Britain’s most successful Paralympian, with 19 Paralympic gold medals to her name, but before the medals, she was a young swimmer perfecting her craft at the Grand Central pool in Stockport. For Sarah, the journey to a successful athletic career started in a local … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for development of 75 new homes in Woodford
Outline planning permission is being sought from Stockport Council to build a development of 75 new homes off Moor Lane and Jenny Lane in Woodford. Asteer Planning has made the planning submission on behalf of land promoter, Richborough, and the site's owner, that will see further new homes … [Read more...]