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Driver who caused the death of 77-year-old Robert Palmer on Buxton Road sentenced to 12 years

By Nub News guest writer

8th Mar 2024 | Local News

Tom Ferguson has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving, following an incident on Buxton Road on 9 November 2023.

Historic steam train to call at Stockport as part of trip to Stratford-upon-Avon

By Alasdair Perry

8th Mar 2024 | Local News

The trip, taking place on Saturday 9 March, will involve stops at Manchester, Stockport, Macclesfield, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It will feature a locomotive from the Carnforth Steam Pool (Image - Wikimedia Commons / Ian Taylor)

In March, a historic steam train will call at Stockport tomorrow (Saturday 9 March) as part of a trip to Stratford-upon-Avon.

Benefits worth millions unclaimed in Stockport

By Alasdair Perry

8th Mar 2024 | Local News

A Stockport Citizens Advice group has urged residents to check if they are eligible to claim benefits.

Stockport Council chief executive tipped for top Greater Manchester role

By Local Democracy Reporting Service

8th Mar 2024 | Local News

Caroline Simpson, chief executive at Stockport Council, is poised to assume the role of chief executive at Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Greater Manchester’s commitment to zero road deaths by 2040

By Alasdair Perry

7th Mar 2024 | Local News

Greater Manchester Combined Authority's 'Vision Zero' strategy aims to eliminate road deaths entirely by 2040 (Image - Nub News)

Greater Manchester Combined Authority's 'Vision Zero' strategy aims to eliminate road deaths in the region entirely by 2040.

‘Lightning fast’ broadband coverage extended to Hazel Grove

By Alasdair Perry

7th Mar 2024 | Local News

Hazel Grove constituency currently sits above the national average when it comes to fast internet speeds, following the rollout of the £5bn 'Project Gigabit' scheme (Image - Alasdair Perry)

Hazel Grove currently sits above the national average when it comes to fast internet speeds, following the rollout of the £5bn 'Project Gigabit' scheme.

The Marple Referendum - have a say in the future development of the town

By Alasdair Perry

7th Mar 2024 | Local News

Marple residents will be able to vote on the Neighbourhood Plan on 21 March, which will shape how future development decisions are made .

A slice of the future in a corner of Greater Manchester suburb

By Declan Carey - Local Democracy Reporter

7th Mar 2024 | Local News

A CGI of what the huge new data centre planned for Kenwood Point in Reddish could look like (Image - Kao Data)

Plans for a new £350m data centre in Reddish have progressed as councillors at the Heatons and Reddish Area committee recommended approval.

What's on in Stockport this weekend - fun days, artisan markets, history, and more

By Alasdair Perry

7th Mar 2024 | Local News

Wondering what's on in Stockport this week? Have a look at some of our picks below (Image - Alasdair Perry)

Stockport is set for a variety of events this weekend, including no less than two Town of Culture events, artisan markets, and more.

Nine-year-old local ballet star of the future to perform at Manchester Opera House

By Alasdair Perry

6th Mar 2024 | Local News

Nine-year-old Pippa from Poynton will perform with the prestigious English Youth Ballet (EYB) at Manchester Opera House in a production of Cinderella in Hollywood (Image - Mike Peel / Wikimedia Commons)

Nine-year-old Pippa from Poynton will perform with the prestigious English Youth Ballet at Manchester Opera House in a production of Cinderella in Hollywood.

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