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See below for some of our top stories from 14-21 July.

Community green space proposed to replace 'derelict eyesore' in Heaton Moor

Peel Moat open space has been disused for a number of years, and could be in line for conversion into green community space (Image - Friends of Peel Moat Open Space)

Plans to repurpose a disused all-weather sports pitch in Heaton Moor into a turfed public open space are due a decision on 28 July.

Proposals would see the existing astroturf pitch removed and replaced with 300mm of grass-seeded soil, bringing a community green space to an otherwise disused area of land.

Peel Moat open space - the land in question - is situated near St Thomas' Primary School. The pitch on the site fell into disuse in 2012, after the nearby Peel Moat Recreation Centre closed.

A group formed in April 2023 under the name Friends of Peel Moat Open Space (FoPMOS), with the aim of "working alongside Stockport Council to develop [the] derelict site into a community open space for the benefit of local schools and organisations".

As it stands, Sport England has objected to the proposals on the grounds that it would "lead to the loss of a playing field in an area where there is a deficiency in the provision of playing fields".

Conservatives select soldier as candidate to replace MP William Wragg at general election

A serving soldier has been selected to be the Conservative Party candidate for Hazel Grove at the next general election.

Paul Athans will be bidding to retain the seat for the Tories and replace current MP William Wragg, who announced last November that he would not be contesting the next election.

Mr Athans was selected by party members in the constituency, saying that after gaining the nomination he had resigned from his role in the regular army and would be transferring to the army reserve.

Stockport among worst areas in the country for NHS wait times

NHS data for May 2023 has revealed that Stockport is among the worst in England for NHS wait times, with one in 10 patients waiting at least one year for treatment.

9.98% of patients under the Stockport Integrated Care Board (ICB) have been waiting for at least 52 weeks to receive treatment, an NHS backlog document revealed. This is the fourth highest in England, according to a recent ICB figures table.

Meet Brody, the young martial arts superstar with sights set on the Olympics

This local lad is making remarkable process in the martial arts scene. He is pictured here with coach Jason Baird (Image - Jade Black)

Nine-year-old Brody from Woodley has made remarkable progress in martial arts, already holding a number of awards and preparing for a world qualifier competition later this year.

Starting from the age of just three, Brody has taken part in six years of training and tournaments, practicing multiple times per week under the supervision of coach Jason Baird, who runs the Black Belt academy in Reddish.