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Claire’s closes all UK stores

High street staple, Claire's, has closed all its UK and Ireland stores, including its location in Stockport's Merseyway Shopping Centre after appointing administrators for the second time in 12 months earlier this year. All of the retailer's 154 standalone stores have closed, with more than 1,300 … [Read more...]

John Lewis partners with Amanda Wakeley on new collection

John Lewis Cheadle is among the ten of the retailers stores offering a new capsule collection from celebrated designer, Amanda Wakeley OBE. John Lewis has partnered with Amanda Wakeley to reintroduce the designer’s signature elegance to a wider audience with a 16-piece spring collection. The … [Read more...]

155 new homes proposed for Woodley

Developer Anwyl Homes and housing provider, Great Places, are developing a planning application for a 155 new homes on an approximately 23 acre site in Woodley. Developers, aided by Asteer Planning, have submitted an EIA Screening Report to Stockport Council to confirm an Environmental Impact … [Read more...]

Edgeley Park Grounds team highly commended in EFL awards

The Grounds team at Stockport County's Edgeley Park stadium have once again been highly commended at the EFL Grounds Team of the Season awards. This year is the fourth consecutive season that Head Groundsman Liam Cash and his team have been recognised in the awards. The team won the award for … [Read more...]

Independent bookshop to open at Weir Mill

The team behind Bramhall independent bookshop, Simply Books, is bringing its next chapter to Stockport town centre with Prologue set to open at Capital&Centric’s Weir Mill. Located in the new building on site, Prologue goes beyond a typical bookshop, doubling up as a community hangout where … [Read more...]

Stockport strides out for the 2026 GM Walking Festival

The 2026 GM Walking Festival walks invite residents to explore Stockport, from the Cheshire plains to the foothills of the Peak District. Co-ordinated by Greater Manchester Moving, the Active Partnership for the city region, the festival sees groups, charities, individuals, and many others put on … [Read more...]

Soapbox derby to return to town centre for 2026

Totally Stockport BID Company is bringing Krazy Races back to town for 2026, with the UK’s largest touring soapbox derby returning on Sunday, 9 August. After two hugely successful years in Stockport, the event paused last summer and now promises to return bigger than ever. Totally Stockport … [Read more...]

Bramhall Day to celebrate the best of the Stockport suburb

Village Square, Bramhall, will host a day to celebrate the best that the Stockport suburb has to offer on Saturday 9th May from 10am to 3pm. Alongside the monthly Worker Bee Market, with its many local makers and traders and talented crafters, bakers and gin makers, Bramhall Day will include … [Read more...]

Together welcomes new corporate sales director

Specialist lender Together has announced the appointment of Kristi Capaldi (pictured) as Corporate Sales Director, who will cover the Teesside and North Yorkshire area. Kristi brings a wealth of diverse experience to the role, underpinned by a strong academic foundation with a Law degree (LLB) … [Read more...]

GMT offers support for schools following SEND reforms

Following publication of the Government’s Schools White Paper and details of SEND reforms, Stockport-based GMT is launching a dedicated support offer to help schools meet the needs of neurodivergent pupils. The white paper, published in February 2026, indicates a clear direction that schools will … [Read more...]