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Health Minister visits Stepping Hill Hospital

Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport welcomed Health Minister Chris Skidmore MP to discuss the recent announcement of new £30.60m of capital funding for a new emergency care campus on its site. The Minister for State for Health met with Board members and emergency care staff from Stockport NHS … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society Calls all good causes in Stockport

There are just a few days left to enter the Vernon Building Society Community Awards with £10,000 on offer to local good causes. Applications close on the 17th of August and will be followed by a shortlisting period and a public vote. The Vernon are seeking organisations that bring benefit to … [Read more...]

Former football pro stars as Stockport business champion

Having ditched the pitch - playing on it at least - former football star Seb Rowe (34) has been recognised as a Stockport business champion, changing lives in Stockport. The ex-Bury and US club player, now the newly appointed Assistant Head of Operations for leading sport and fitness social … [Read more...]

Government doubles funding for on-street electric car charging

The Government has committed an additional £2.5m to increase the number of on-street electric car charging points across the UK. Owning and charging an electric vehicle is set to become more convenient than ever thanks to an additional £2.5 million to fund the installation of over 1,000 new … [Read more...]

Leap into action at the Big Stockport Run

The town’s army of decorated frogs have been given a special role at this year’s BIG Stockport Run. The colourful amphibians, which have been living on the streets of Stockport for the past two months, will form the trail for the ‘Frog Dash’, a special charity treasure trail organised for … [Read more...]

A passport to successful support for veterans

Work to provide improved patient-centred support for service veterans in Stepping Hill Hospital and NHS services in the community has been recognised with an award nomination. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted in the ‘Public Sector Partner’ category by the Greater Manchester and … [Read more...]

North West: Biggest ever emergency exercise planned for M62

One of the biggest ever motorway emergency exercises will take place on the M62 this weekend to help improve responses to major road incidents. Exercise Dark Knight will be held overnight on Saturday 10 August when the motorway is already due to be closed as part of a major upgrade to add extra … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: How can I stay healthy when flying

At this time of the year more people are asking "how can I stay healthy when flying". It’s really not pleasant when you get off a long flight not feeling your best. But how can you combat that and make sure that when you arrive in your destination you’re ready to start exploring and enjoying your … [Read more...]

Winners announced for Stockport Homes Gardening Competition

From beautiful baskets to most impressive newcomer, once again Stockport Homes Gardening Competition has provided judges with some tough decisions. Over thirty entries were made, with prizes of vouchers for first, second and third in each category to the value of £50, £30 and £20 respectively. … [Read more...]

Stockport Local Fund boost for community projects

Stockport Local Fund is a way of working with communities that provides people with the support they need to build inclusive, resilient and thriving communities. In the latest round, Stockport Council received 121 applications from a diverse range of groups across Stockport with those approved … [Read more...]