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Rail tickets go on half price sale for first time

Over a million rail tickets will sold at half price for journeys between 25th April to 27th May in a first-of-its-kind sale, organised by the government and rail operators. The sale, which launches today (19th April), will see up to half price rates available for off-peak tickets nationwide when … [Read more...]

Wellington Road (A6) bridge to receive vital safety improvements

Work is set to begin at the end of April on essential works to improve safety on the Wellington Road bridge, where the A6 crosses over the M60, in Stockport town centre. Improvement works will replace the existing barrier on both sides of the bridge with a new 1.8 m steel replacements. The work … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport Terminal Three set to reopen fully

To meet the increased demand following the easing of travel restrictions, Manchester Airport Terminal Three will fully re-open to passengers on 22nd April. The news follows a partial reopening on the 27th March for arrivals and some outbound flights. All passengers flying with Aurigny, British … [Read more...]

Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet awarded Reddish Locality Grant

The Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet has been awarded the Reddish Locality Grant from the council to 'get Reddish Roaring' after the pandemic. Just before Christmas 2021 Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet learned that Stockport Council was looking to help support businesses recovering from the … [Read more...]

£7.6 million pledged to support rail innovations

The UK's Rail Minister has announced a £7.6 million competition to secure funding for innovations that will improve train travel. Rail Minister Wendy Morton has officially launched the First of a Kind competition, promising successful bids a share of £7.6 million government funding to bring … [Read more...]

LSH Auto recognised for dedication to diversity and inclusion

LSH Auto, the dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Stockport, has been recognised nationally as an industry leader in Diversity and Inclusion. The company has been shortlisted alongside only two others at the AM Awards in the Diversity and Inclusion category despite the awards receiving a … [Read more...]

Air compressor specialists celebrate 40 years trading

Stockport based air compressor distributors, ACE Compressors, celebrated their 40th anniversary on 1st March. The milestone anniversary for the firm marks 40 years since the business was formed in 1982, by three partners working out of a terraced house in Stockport. Two years later, the business … [Read more...]

Latest vaccination pop ups announced for Stockport

Vaccination pop up clinics will be in local communities in Stockport, Tuesday, 19 April – Thursday, 21 April, making it easy for anyone aged 12+ and eligible, to get their first, second or booster dose of the coronavirus vaccine. This latest vaccination offer has been organised by NHS Stockport … [Read more...]

CPI rises 7% as fuel and energy costs drive inflation

Inflation has hit 7% according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for March released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The CPI rose 7% year-on-year in the 12 months to March 2022, up from 6.2% in February. The figure is highest recorded since the measure was included in the … [Read more...]

£2.6 billion levelling-up funding announced

The UK government has announced £2.6 billion of levelling-up funding to match previous EU schemes across all Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) in the UK. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund will be used to allow local authorities to access funds based on their priorities, such as regenerating high … [Read more...]

80 homes planned for former school site in Heaton Mersey

Flintshire based housebuilders, Anwyl Group, have revealed ambitions to develop over 80 new homes on the former Focus School site in Heaton Mersey. Anwyl Partnerships, the specialist residential land and build development arm of the group, has acquired the site for an undisclosed sum. The site … [Read more...]