Disaster appeal funds rise
STOCKPORT’S charity workers are reporting a dramatic increase in donations in response to the Haiti Charity Appeal. The Treasurer of Bramhall and Woodford Rotarians, Graham Yule, s...
Plans for new school
STOCKPORT Council has developed exciting plans to transform Rose Hill Primary School in Marple. Following consultation with the school and local community, a formal planning applic...
Campaign launched for more foster carers
STOCKPORT Council has launched a new campaign to recruit more foster carers. The Council’s Fostering team have clear evidence that shows looked after children are happier and thriv...
VICTORIAN NURSERY’S HI-TECH MAKEOVER
THE Victorian nursery playroom in Wilmslow’s former Manor House has been transformed into a state-ofthe- art Information Communications Technology centre. In the 1880s brewing magn...
‘Cheshire Cat’ tackles Galaxy
Local beauty queen eyes big prize REIGNING ‘Miss Cheshire’ has picked up a new title to add to her collection and secured her place in the prestigious Miss Galaxy 2010 beauty pa...
Photographer Chris snaps a real winner
YOUNG photographer, Chris Mosley has snapped a winning entry at his first attempt. ‘Dark Skies Over Romiley Station’ has received a Highly Commended Award in the Youth Section of t...
LIGHTS FANTASTIC...
Historic viaduct now seen in its full glory STOCKPORT’S historic rail viaduct can been seen in its full glory after a team of engineers installed a new lighting system. Stockport C...
Poppy award for volunteer Jenny
THE Royal British Legion has paid tribute to the work of young volunteer Jenny Haselwood with an Award in recognition of her invaluable contribution during their 2009 Poppy Appeal....
ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Nurse scales Kilimanjaro for Hospice cash. LOCAL Macmillan Nurse Breeda Shevlin is on top of the world after completing the challenge of a lifetime to raise a staggering amount ...
Julie thrown in the slammer
CHEADLE businesswoman Julie Greenhalgh joined Greater Manchester Chief Constable Peter Fahy to spend a morning behind bars helping to raise more than £8,500 for charity. Julie, of ...
Grandma, I want to be Number One again!
THREE sisters who were singing Stockport schoolgirls are calling on local people to help them recapture the chart success they enjoyed almost three decades ago Back in 1980 the O’D...
STUDENTS MAKE THE GRADE IN COLLEGE CELEBRATIONS
STOCKPORT College hosted the biggest student awards in its 120 year history to celebrate the glowing achievements of its graduates and prize winners. The awards marked National Col...
CHRISTMAS PARKING FOR FREE!
STOCKPORT Council has announced its Christmas parking plans – with an early prezzie for motorists. The council has set aside dates running up to Christmas when motorists can park f...
Lucie’s got the X-mas Factor!
X FACTOR’S Lucie Jones headed a star-studded line-up that added lots of festive sparkle to this year’s massively popular Stockport Christmas lights switch-on. Shining light Lucie, ...
Phil’s top note
Heaton Moor choral singer Phil Jackson hit the high notes when he was selected for the world famous Rodulphus Choir. Only 12 new singers are admitted to the internationally renowne...
The Kinetic
STOCKPORT-based band The Kinetic is becoming a big hit on the local music circuit. Made up of original members of the now defunct band, Strategic Intent, who in 2007 were voted Cli...
Stars celebrate 10 years
LINDA LEE of Rainbow 88 bar-restaurant in Cheadle Hulme recently celebrated 10 years in business by throwing a lavish, star-studded party to mark the opening of her new cocktail ba...
Hulme hit right note
IF you thought Cheadle Hulme was just a sleepy part of Greater Manchester, think again. A new band from there called The Hulme has taken the local scene by storm. The Hulme have bu...
LET’S PLAY! KIDS GET £1 MILLION WINDFALL
HUNDREDS of local children, young people and communities will help decide how to spend a £1.1 million windfall which has been secured to build new or refurbish 22 play spaces acros...
BATTLE BUS TO MAKE COMMUNITIES SAFER
OPERATION Storm, Greater Manchester Police’s drive to reduce burglaries and increase detections will be bringing a new tactic to bear across the county this summer. A custom-fitted...
