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New Mexican restaurant opens in Stockport town centre

La Capilla has opened in Stockport's Market Place, on the site of Blackshaws (Image - Alasdair Perry)

La Capilla is the newest addition to Stockport's Market Place, bringing a little piece of Mexico to the Pennine foothills.

The new eatery is in the old Blackshaws building, perched on a corner and in a perfect spot to survey the historic square.

This makes the second La Capilla restaurant in Stockport, with an existing Heaton Chapel branch having already proved a firm favourite.

Visitors can expect the same range of authentic, fresh Mexican cuisine; burritos, tacos, a range of small plates and sides, as well as a Saturday and Sunday brunch menu which features French toast, avocado and eggs, and more.

Stockport Council ‘not required’ to keep Marple Baths

Marple baths has been derelict since 2018 following an issue with the filtration system. It was conveyed for public use in 1931 by Mrs MacNair, a local philanthropist (Image via Stockport Council)

Stockport Council has been advised that it would not be required to keep the site of the former Marple Baths at its current location in Marple village centre.

The baths were conveyed to the council in 1931 by Mrs MacNair. After having reviewed the original conveyance with external legal advisers, the council has concluded: "...whilst the building and land was transferred to the Council for the provision of public swimming, the transfer does not require the council to keep the baths in that location or building."

Inside Stockport Pyramid’s planned transformation into huge banqueting hall

Plans for a curry house in Stockport's famous Pyramid have been submitted – with drawings revealing proposals for a sprawling diner spanning four floors with three separate banquet halls.

Proposals for the curry house development show plans for a 350-seat dining space with a buffet area as well as private VIP rooms on the ground floor of the pyramid.

The first floor, if planning is granted, will have a large banquet hall with space for up to 700 people, along with a bar area and a bride's room for wedding events.

On the second floor will be two more banquet halls, seating 150 and 300 guests. On the third and fourth floors there are plans to create a space for furniture storage, and have office administration space.

Stockport Wilko store closes

Stockport's Wilko store completed its final day of trading on 14 September.

The old Wilko store is one of 71 locations across the country which will be acquired and converted by Poundland. However, some jobs may be saved, as Poundland says it will prioritise Wilko staff for the new stores.

The shelves were mostly empty as Wilko held a closing down sale, offering reductions on all of its stock.

‘Fight Club for artists’ - Art Battle heads to the Merseyway

The event features three rounds - five artists in the first round, and five in the second. Two winners from each of these rounds are picked to go into a final (Image - Alasdair Perry)

"In my view, this is fight club for artists. It's fun. It's not just art; it's music, it's culture, it's everything."