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  24 December 2025

  Free bus travel all day for older and disabled residents from March 2026

  The change will go live on 1 March 2026.

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  16 December 2025

  Vitality brings over 1,000 jobs to Stockport Exchange

  The health insurance company will move into the thriving business district

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  11 December 2025

  Stockport’s fostering families celebrated at Christmas Tree Festival

  Stockport Council’s fostering team has been getting into the festive spirit by taking part in this year's Christmas Tree Festival at St Paul's Church in Heaton Moor.

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  9 December 2025

  First look at Stockport’s newest indie hangout spot at Weir Mill

  Images show what the new entertainment space at Weir Mill is set to look like.

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  28 November 2025

  District Centres drive local success

  See what is happening in your area to improve the look and feel of your local high street

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  25 November 2025

  Stockport stands united against gender-based violence

  We've joined with partners to launch a powerful programme of events and initiatives to mark White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence.

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  21 November 2025

  St James’ Catholic High School picks up top title at Educate Awards

  School picks up award for outstanding commitment to sport

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  20 November 2025

  Stockport receives £56m to accelerate the UK's largest town centre regeneration

  Town centre regeneration projects are set to accelerate with new landmark funding

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  20 November 2025

  Scandi favourite Søstrene Grene brings its world of ‘Hygge’ to Stockport on Friday 28 November

  Søstrene Grene brings its world of Danish design and ‘hygge’ to the heart of Stockport.

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  18 November 2025

  Stockport's Spectacular Sunday attracts thousands for a day of festive magic

  Stockport burst into life as over 50,000 people made their way into the town centre to enjoy this free event.

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  17 November 2025

  Stockport marks Carers Rights Day

  Stockport Council is proud to mark Carers Rights Day in partnership with Signpost for Carers.

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  13 November 2025

  Community voices unite for powerful soundscape at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery

  A moving new soundscape called Three Thousand and Forty Four has been unveiled at the Stockport War Memorial and Art Gallery.