Baking an empire: Stockport mum makes pursuing dreams look like a piece of cake
A Hazel Grove mother-of-two has gone from washing pots to ‘baking’ an empire.
Stockport judoka shrugs off weight category change to bag junior European and World Championships call up
Having had to contend with a change in weight category earlier this summer, Stockport judoka Eric Ham has his eyes on a successful end to 2015.
Manchester public transport can save THOUSANDS of lives, claims green campaign group
More than 2,000 premature deaths could be prevented every year in Manchester by taking public transport, an environmental group has warned.
Stockport’s golf sensation Bronte Law on the right path to the top, says Laura Davies
She might not be taking a traditional route on the LPGA Tour, but Stockport sensation Bronte Law has the ability to succeed according to Britain’s most successful female golfer, Dame Laura Davies.
Health and happiness at the heart of Stockport’s Wellbeing Week
Each day will be based on the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’, which are, ‘Keep Learning, Connect, Give, Be Active and Take Notice’.
Thousands of North West homes to be privatised under new UK government proposal
More than 2,600 council homes in the North West face being sold to the private market under new government plans, according to housing and homelessness charity Shelter – and Stockport is the worst hit area in the region.
‘Vitally important’: Social media campaign launched to stop Stockport court closure
The closure of the court could mean that cases from Stockport could now be heard at Manchester and Salford magistrates’ court and Manchester County Court based at the Civil Justice Centre.
Proud resident cuts ribbon as Manchester home for learning disabilities opens
Heys Court will provide 19 apartments focussed on allowing disadvantaged adults to live a more independent life, with a further six to be used as assessment units for residents with more severe illnesses.
‘A fantastic achievement’: Stockport dementia group shortlisted for Alzheimer’s Society award
The Marple Drop-in was established 16 months ago and is a key part of a bigger project to help make Marple more dementia-friendly.
Police appeal after PCSO mowed down by car while on duty in Stockport
Shortly after 7.35pm last night, police were called to the junction of Spring Gardens and Waterloo Road in Stockport after a PCSO had been hit by a car whilst assisting with traffic build up caused by a road traffic collision.
Man left in serious condition after being stabbed in neck and face in Stockport
Attack happened at around 4.25pm yesterday in Stockport