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Stockport leads the way in Digital Radio revolution

Stockport is one a handful of UK towns earmarked for its own digital radio transmission platform which will transform radio listening in the area. Currently radio stations are on FM, AM and DAB which is beamed from Manchester; ambitious Ofcom plans will see local DAB transmission sites placed in … [Read more...]

Stopfordians encouraged to mark Remembrance Sunday from home

This year, Remembrance Sunday will be commemorated in different ways than usual in Stockport, because of the coronavirus pandemic. In line with national guidance, Stopfordians are encouraged to pay their respects to those who gave their lives in service of country at home this Remembrance … [Read more...]

November 5th: Coronavirus News Updates

BREAKING NEWS: JRS – 80% furlough scheme extended to end of March 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak says the policy will be reviewed in January “to decide whether economic circumstances are improving enough to ask employers to contribute more”.  He says this means the incentive of the Job … [Read more...]

New Cheadle care home moves closer to completion

Construction on a new 4,000 sq m care home, the £15 million Cheadle Manor, is now just weeks away from completion. The Cheadle Manor care facility is the latest for New Care, one of the UK’s fastest growing development-led care home operators and part of the McGoff Group. With the opening of the … [Read more...]

Stockport residents invited to join community Covid-19 trial

With coronavirus cases continuing to rise in communities across Greater Manchester, Stockport residents are being urged to sign up to a Covid-19 clinical trial to explore possible treatments that can be taken from home. Local health leaders and researchers from the National Institute for Health … [Read more...]

Stockport College expands suite of free online learning courses

Stockport College has expanded the range of free distance learning courses offered creating opportunities for employers to upskill staff and give individuals the chance to retrain online. The college launched a number of online courses in April 2020, and has since expanded the range of subjects … [Read more...]

Regional transport leader to step down next year

Regional transport leader and Transport for the North (TfN) Chief Executive, Barry White, has announced his intention to step down from his role. Mr White will leave the position for a career break in May 2021, following a submission of the next business case for Northern Powerhouse Rail in … [Read more...]

Creative agency walks to Lapland for Seashell Trust

Creative marketing agency, Dawn Creative, are walking the 3,006 km from Stockport to Santa's home in Lapland to raise money for Stockport charity, Seashell Trust. With the coronavirus pandemic preventing real travel, the Dawn Creative team will be making the journey virtually, walking the … [Read more...]

Stockport fostering project wins UK charity award

Fostered children and young people in Stockport are now benefitting from an award-winning fostering programme. Stockport Council’s fostering service is part of the Mockingbird programme, run by The UK’s leading fostering charity The Fostering Network, which has seen off other outstanding projects … [Read more...]

November 4th: Coronavirus News Updates

HEADLINES: England to go into new 4-week lockdown from 5th November to 2nd December MPs will vote on the proposals later today. People across the country will only be allowed to leave their homes for specific reasons, similarly to the lockdown first imposed in March. It comes as the head of … [Read more...]