Armed officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command carried out a series of coordinated raids on Saturday evening (3 May) A 40-year-old man was detained at a property on East Street Residents reported a loud bang before witnessing a shirtless man being led away by officers was arrested in the Stockport area following a separate operation on Heathbank Road in Cheadle Hulme although the suspect’s age has not yet been confirmed Simultaneous activity saw a 29-year-old man arrested in Swindon and a 46-year-old man taken into custody in west London The arrests are part of a pre-planned operation targeting what authorities describe as a "suspected plot to target a specific premises." All five men have been arrested on suspicion of the preparation of a terrorist act under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 Four of the suspects – those arrested in Rochdale and west London – are believed to be Iranian nationals The nationality of the fifth man is still being established head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command described the investigation as “fast-moving,” noting that officers are still in the early stages of piecing together motives and assessing the broader risks involved.  “We are working closely with those at the affected site to keep them updated,” Commander Murphy said “We understand the public may be concerned and I would ask them to remain vigilant.” Police confirmed that they are actively liaising with the impacted site to provide support and guidance although further details remain confidential for operational reasons were supported by officers from Greater Manchester Police Wiltshire Police and Counter Terrorism Policing nationally a heavy police presence remained on East Street where the front door of the targeted house appeared severely damaged from forced entry All five suspects remain in custody while searches continue at several locations across Greater Manchester Want to tell us about something happening in our Borough Let us know by emailing newsdesk@rochvalleyradio.com Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated Roch Valley Radio is a not-for-profit radio station serving Bury and Rochdale including the surrounding areas on DAB NewsMatchesTeamsTicketsWanderersTVShopCommercialFans Download our app Wycombe Wanderers Learning Download our app Stockport's only loss in their last 12 games is against Wrexham Wycombe beat Stockport 5-0 in the reverse fixture Wycombe v Stockport has all the makings for a blockbuster end to the season with both sides having already guaranteed a spot in the play-offs with Stockport leading in terms of goal difference meaning The Chairboys have it all to do on Saturday A draw would be enough to keep both Wycombe and Stockport above Charlton who will then be joined by either Reading or Leyton Orient to complete the playoffs We also have our EFL Final Day free bets live now — see the best bookies you’ve not joined. Backing Stockport to win or draw at 1.62 is a smart option particularly given that they don’t need to claim all three points They enter this affair in better form than their opponents and will be comfortable with the knowledge that Wycombe will be obligated to take the game to them rather than the other way round Another option is backing BTTS: No at 1.85 This has come home in each of Wycombe’s last eight One issue that’s severely impacted Wycombe in recent weeks is Richard Kone’s downturn in form The forward has scored 18 goals in the league this season the third most of any player in League One and was recently named League One Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season His performances have led some to speculate that Wycombe might have become overly dependent on his expertise Kone is in the midst of an eight-match dry spell which has undoubtedly contributed to Wycombe losing 3 games over that period He’ll have to find his shooting boots once more if Wycombe are to grind out the result they need Stockport’s impressive surge towards the end of the season has seen them undefeated in seven winning six and drawing just one game over the period making them the league’s joint-most in-form side their sole loss over their most recent 12 league outings came against already-promoted Wrexham indicating that momentum is firmly on their side The reverse fixture was a sight for sore eyes in the case of Wycombe fans as their side trounced Stockport 5-0 in what remains their biggest win of the season Stockport can raise no complaints about the result and the scoreline fairly reflected the flow of the match whilst Stockport were unable to test the opposition keeper even once managing just 4 shots overall - the fewest they’ve had in any match to date This was the only clash between these sides in recent history and leaves Stockport with a lot to do in order to redeem themselves For a longer read, see our EFL Final Day Permutations Guide as well as the rest of our EFL Betting Tips & Bet Builders * I recommend waiting for confirmed team line-ups before placing any bets * All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing Log in to your bookmaker accounts here so you can place bets without leaving ABC Use my expertly crafted tools to get started Sign up to undefined by claiming this offer exclusively for new customers You can find a record of your bet within your undefined account The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “These were two major operations that reflect some of the biggest counter state threat and counter terrorism operations that we have seen in recent years.” Asked about possible links to the Iranian state she said: “These are major operations that have taken place and the ongoing investigation is immensely important and of course it involves Iranian nationals in both investigations and we are supporting the police and the security agencies in the investigations that they are taking and the security assessments that they are doing “But this reflects the complexity of the kinds of challenges to our national security that we continue to face that we have set out and that is why protecting our national security including supporting these extremely professional operations and investigations remains our top priority.” Head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command said: “This is a fast-moving investigation and we are working closely with those at the affected site to keep them updated “The investigation is still in its early stages and we are exploring various lines of enquiry to establish any potential motivation as well as to identify whether there may be any further risk to the public linked to this matter “We understand the public may be concerned and as always I would ask them to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that concerns them “We are working closely with local officers in the areas where we have made arrests today and I’d like to thank police colleagues around the country for their ongoing support.” The Met Police's head of Counter Terrorism Command 5 MAY 2025Bookmark (Image: JMG Press)Four remain in custody after being arrested across Greater Manchester and elsewhere in the UK following a series of dramatic counter terrorism raids linked to a 'plot to target specific premises' Armed counter terrorism police - supported by troops from the elite SAS - swooped on a house in Rochdale on Saturday evening (May 3) Neighbours reported hearing a 'bang' before a man was seen being led out by officers - with the other arrests taking place in Stockport and Manchester as well as further afield in London and Swindon Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE remain in custody after police were given more time to question them The man arrested in Manchester was released on bail On Monday evening counter-terrorism police carried out another raid in Hyde. Two people are understood to have been arrested. We will be bringing you the latest in the live blog below.. That concludes our live reporting for today Terrorism police have carried out a further raid in Hyde. Two people are understood to have been arrested. It is unclear if this incident is linked to the arrests on Saturday. Soldiers from the elite SAS are understood to have assisted with the three arrests in Greater Manchester on Saturday The Manchester Evening News also understands that the unnamed 'specific premises' that was allegedly being targeted is highly likely to be a venue outside of Greater Manchester including the three arrested in Manchester Rochdale and Stockport and one each in Swindon and London the four suspects held on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act and remain in police custody for questioning with the magistrates today granting detectives warrants of further detention allowing all four to be held until May 10 who was held under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act in the 'Manchester area' was released on bail A man has been led out in handcuffs following the raid in Hyde Our reporter remains at the scene in Hyde this evening following another raid by counter-terrorism police. People living in the area have described hearing 'a lot of shouting' from around 7pm. Latest updates on that incident here. Another counter-terrorism raid has taken place in Hyde this evening. Updates here. officers are also carrying out searches at a number of addresses in the Greater Manchester It comes as the Counter Terrorism Policing investigation led by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command is continuing following the arrest of five Iranian nationals on suspicion of terrorism offences READ HERE head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command said: “Our officers and staff are progressing what is a significant and highly complex investigation and we still have searches and activity underway at multiple addresses across the country with public safety at the forefront of our ongoing efforts We believe that a specific premises was the target of this suspected plot and Counter Terrorism Policing officers remain in close contact with the affected premises we will not be providing further information about the suspected target for reasons of operational security and public safety "I would like to ask people to support my officers in this and not to speculate or share information that has not been confirmed by Counter Terrorism Policing We have clear and critical reasons not to provide more detail at this time I would ask the public to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that concerns them then to contact us.“We are working closely with local officers in the areas where we made arrests on Saturday and I’d like to thank police colleagues around the country for their ongoing support.” Counter terrorism cops who swooped across Greater Manchester have been been given warrants of further detention to allow them to continue to question four of the five suspects held on Saturday Armed counter terrorism police swooped on a house in Rochdale on Saturday evening (May 3) Neighbours reported hearing a 'bang' before a shirtless man was led out by officers The Metropolitan Police confirmed a 40-year-old man was arrested in Rochdale.The Rochdale raid was one of three carried out in the region on Saturday. A 29-year-old man was arrested in Stockport and a man was arrested in the Manchester area Searches were also carried out in London and Swindon in connection to the plot with a 29-year-old man arrested in the Swindon area and a 46-year-old man arrested in west London All five suspects were held on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act and Iranian nationals Today the Met Police confirmed it had released the 24-year-old man arrested in the Manchester area on bail It has been granted warrants of further detention allowing officers to continue to question the four other suspects including the man held at an address in Rochdale said in October that authorities had stopped 20 state-backed plots hatched by Iran in the UK since 2022 He warned of an “unprecedented pace and scale” of plots posing “potentially lethal threats” to British citizens and UK residents Iran was the first foreign power to be listed on the enhanced tier of the foreign influence registration scheme (Firs) aimed at protecting the UK from malign foreign influence It means anyone who is directed by Iran to carry out activities in the UK must declare it or face five years in prison The scheme is due to come into force in July Eight men have been arrested in two separate counter-terrorism police investigations that both involved Iranian nationals The Home Secretary said they reflect the biggest counter state threat and counter terrorism operations in recent years were arrested at locations across England on Saturday on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after a suspected plot “to target a single premises” was uncovered The force confirmed a further three Iranian men were arrested on Saturday as part of a separate operation the head of counter terrorism at the Met Police said one was a terrorist plot for an attack against a specific premises while the other was a national security arrest He said the force made all the arrests they are seeking to – but several hundred officers are still working on the investigations The Met arrested eight men in two seperate counter-terror operations This graphic shows the locations of the arrests head of counter terrorism at the Met Police said the force made all the arrests they are seeking to Hundreds of officers are working on both terrorism investigations Watch footage from the scene of the arrest in Rochdale in our video below Police have responded after a teenage boy was mistakenly arrested during a counter-terrorism operation The Met said the boy was one of three people arrested 'to ensure public safety' but then released Here is the full story The Met has launched a second counter-terrorism investigation which the force said is not linked to the probe where arrests took place in Greater Manchester were in arrested in west London on Saturday and detained under section 27 of the National Security Act 2023 We have asked the Met for further information about the investigation but were told there are no further updates currently Neighbours reported hearing a 'loud bang' moments before officers stormed the home on Saturday evening Up to 15 police vans and cars were seen around the area a lone officer can be seen standing guard on the street An officer has been seen entering the house with a laptop A window in the property appears to have been smashed The Met said that searches are ongoing at locations connected with the investigation Images sent in from our photographer show that police remain at the scene on East Street in Rochdale this morning A 40-year-old man was arrested there on Saturday as part of a Met police operation This was the moment a man was marched outside in his underwear after counter-terrorism police raided a home in Rochdale on Saturday Read the full story here This was the scene in Rochdale yesterday as the investigation continued A further three Iranian men were arrested on Saturday as part of a separate operation Police are not treating the two cases as linked Our reporters have been speaking to eyewitnesses who saw the counter terrorism raids play out A mum recalled how her son told her not to go to the park after seeing 'men with guns' A woman told how she heard a 'massive bang' before a man was led out of a house While a dad of 14-year-old boy who claims he had a gun 'pointed at his face' after he was mistakenly arrested during a series of counter-terrorism raids has demanded an apology The Met said the probe relates to a 'suspected plot to target a specific premises' Their statement said: "Officers have been in contact with the affected site to make them aware and provide relevant advice and support we are not able to provide further information at this time." They were all arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 have been confirmed to be Iranian nationals Five men were arrested on on Saturday as part of a pre-planned operation by the Met police's Counter Terrorism Command unit Three of the arrests occurred in Greater Manchester A 29-year-old man was arrested in Stockport a 40-year-old man was arrested in Rochdale and a man The nature of the investigation was confirmed by the Met yesterday which follows a dramatic series of arrests by counter terrorism police across Greater Manchester over the weekend We will continue to bring you the latest updates as the investigation continues Thank you for following our live coverage today Live reporting has now concluded for the day We will bring you further updates when they become available Video footage shows the moment a man was marched out of a house by counter-terrorism police in his underwear in Rochdale A property on East Street was raided on Saturday evening (May 4) as part of an investigation into a suspected terror plot was arrested in connection with the suspected plot He was among two other men also arrested in Greater Manchester; in Stockport and Manchester respectively Two others in Swindon and West London were also arrested The five suspects were taken into custody on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act (TACT) Police said four of the men were Iranian nationals Alex Shafiq says his son Zak had a 'gun pointed to his head' during the terrifying incident. More here. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “These were two major operations that reflect some of the biggest counter state threat and counter terrorism operations that we have seen in recent years.” Garath McCleary put the home side ahead but Luke Leahy then saw his penalty saved by Stockport goalkeeper Corey Addai around the hour mark The visitors capitalised when Benony Andresson levelled with 20 minutes left before Oliver Norwood and Will Collar scored in quick succession to win it for County After Xavier Simons saw an audacious chip from inside his own half skim the top of the goal Wycombe went ahead in the 31st minute when Dan Udoh set up McCleary for his first goal since January The turning point arrived just after the hour when Addai saved Leahy's penalty after Owen Moxon handled Icelandic forward Andresson smashed home his fourth of the campaign since joining in January before Norwood converted a penalty after he was tripped by Fred Onyedinma seven minutes later Collar's first-time strike flew beyond Will Norris to seal Stockport's first win at Adams Park since April 2003 who spent much of the season battling for automatic promotion slipping to fifth place after this defeat and they will take on Charlton in the play-offs To load Comments you need to enable JavaScript in your browser The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Westergaard at 66 minutesSubstituteshome team Westergaard at 66 minutesSubstitutesNumber 43 Andrésson at 62 minutesSubstitutesNumber 22 Wogan Match OfficialsReferee: Ben TonerAssistant Referee 1: Alistair NelsonAssistant Referee 2: David HarrisonFourth Official: Elliott SwallowMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightWycombe Wanderers are unbeaten across their last three league games against Stockport County Stockport County have failed to win any of their last six away league games against Wycombe Wanderers (D2 L4) never scoring more than one goal in any of those matches (two in total) Wycombe Wanderers have ended their league campaigns with a win in six of the previous seven seasons (D1) Stockport have won just two of their last 30 away Football League games in the final match of a campaign since 1958 (D7 L21) Daniel Udoh (Wycombe Wanderers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal Delay in match because of an injury Magnus Westergaard (Wycombe Wanderers) Will Norris (Wycombe Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half Daniel Udoh (Wycombe Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half Kieran Sadlier (Wycombe Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick Kieran Sadlier (Wycombe Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half Fourth official has announced 10 minutes of added time Sam Vokes went off injured after Wycombe Wanderers had used all subs Will Collar (Stockport County) is shown the yellow card Delay in match because of an injury Brad Hills (Stockport County) JavaScript offTo get the best experience on this website please use a browser with JavaScript enabled Stockport’s cultural scene is about to get a serious boost right in the heart of Merseyway; and it’s kicking things off with a weekend full of free exhibitions But this is much more than an opening weekend It marks the start of a bold new chapter for Stockport a town already in the middle of a £1 billion transformation and public art designed to celebrate local talent and welcome everyone through the doors Stockroom will also feature a series of new creative commissions designed to celebrate the town’s unique heritage installations and eco-friendly art commission – all rooted in Stockport’s stories Photographic artist Liz Wewiora will also be in residence this summer a project connecting local families – especially new mums – with the River Mersey and our surrounding waterways BEAUTIFUL THINGS will be a 6-month-long programme across Stockport to celebrate Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery’s Centenary built by subscription by the people of Stockport as a place to experience beauty after the horrors of war This isn’t just a venue for art lovers; Stockroom’s year-round programme is designed for everyone and family sessions like “Screen-Free Sundays.” And most events are free all-day street festival celebrating Stockport’s thriving indie scene 29 June,HALA HALA: A celebration of Arabic and South Asian music SHORTS by NOT LONG: A new night out with short plays Creative Women in Stockport: Networking and Q&A events Various dates, FAM JAM: visit stockrm.org Family music jamming sessions for disabled people and their friends using accessible instruments and supported by SEND music specialists Stockroom will also host events tied to important civic and cultural dates said: “Stockroom is a bold new chapter for Stockport – a place where creativity and community come together under one roof We’ve got a fantastic opening line-up with something for everyone; 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Holiday brochuresNeed inspiration of where to go next Request a free brochure and start your journey Jake is a Football and Entertainment betting expert with a Man City season ticket and a deep knowledge of reality TV betting angles The road to Wembley begins this week as the EFL Play-Offs get underway in all three divisions, Championship, League One, and League Two with six high-stakes semi-final first legs set to kick off Punters looking to back a promotion push will odds available across each league’s play-off markets, with Bet365 giving promotion odds ahead of a dramatic week of football.  Stockport County and Notts County lead the way in the markets for their respective leagues Sheffield United are clear favourites at 6/4 to return to the Premier League.  Chris Wilder's side have the squad depth and big-game pedigree while Sunderland’s youthful energy and Coventry’s play-off experience make them lively challengers.  will need to make home advantage count in the first leg to have any hope of beating the Blades Stockport head the League One promotion market at 2/1 as they aim to complete back-to-back promotions.  Wycombe are consistent play-off performers while Leyton Orient are outsiders at 9/2 and will relish the underdog tag League Two is wide open with Notts County edging favouritism at 2/1 after a free-scoring regular season.  AFC Wimbledon are close behind and have a solid pedigree.  Walsall bottled automatic promotion after blowing a 12-point lead at the top of the table with a 13 match winless run © 2002-2024 OLBG, part of Invendium Ltd Located on Churchgate in the heart of the town centre the new development - St Mary’s Gate - brings a mix of one- and two-bedroom homes that are all sold underlining strong demand for well-designed homes in one of Greater Manchester’s most exciting neighbourhoods The scheme adds further momentum to the £1bn regeneration of Stockport town centre and reinforces the Underbanks’ growing reputation as a destination for independent businesses Once described by The Sunday Times as “one of the coolest little corners of the country,” the area has seen significant investment in recent years who previously restored Bank Chambers into the award-winning Profolk co-working hub acquired four town centre sites from the council to deliver high-spec homes that respect and enhance the historic character of the area Construction is already underway at Albion House with further plans for 27 more homes at 48 Churchgate now submitted for planning said: “This is exactly the kind of development that shows how far Stockport has come - high-quality homes and right at the heart of our historic town centre “The transformation of the Underbanks is a real success story and we’re proud to be working with partners like Hall & Co to bring more life and more opportunity back into this unique part of Stockport “It’s another important step in our wider regeneration plans - building a town centre that works for everyone and has a confident as we continue to deliver the UK’s largest town centre regeneration.” said: “We are immensely proud of the delivery of St Mary’s Gate The quality and finish is a testament to great design and hard work from both our construction team and Ollier Smurthwaite Architects We couldn’t be more excited that by the end of May over 100 new people will be living in Stockport Old Town which will provide a boost to the local economy “We are currently in the middle of construction of Albion and pre-construction on Coopers Brow with both schemes set to be complete within the next 14 months We plan to and are delighted that we can continue to play a small but significant role in the re-generation of Stockport Town Centre.” the Underbanks is flourishing as a vibrant creative and independent hub community projects and ongoing upgrades to historic shopfronts and streetscapes — are breathing new life into the area The Underbanks is fast becoming a destination for independent businesses attracting a growing mix of creative retailers fuelling a thriving local food and drink scene With its strong sense of place and community spirit it is emerging as one of Greater Manchester’s most exciting quarters to live and explore — a standout success story in Stockport’s ongoing transformation Stockport and its Armed Forces Community are preparing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Thursday 8 May 2025 with a series of events across the borough to honour the courage sacrifice and unity of the World War II generation Church bells ringing out across the borough and schoolchildren waving flags at their own mini street parties Stockport will honour the past with pride and pageantry offering meaningful ways for all generations to connect with this moment in our history As well as organised events, we are also encouraging neighbours and communities to come together to throw their own street parties in support of VE Day. Residents can apply to hold a street party Other events and activities planned in collaboration with the Normandy Veterans Legacy Association (NVL) and Stockport Armed Forces Community Organisation (SAFCO) during the week-long celebration of VE Day include: said: “VE-Day 80 is an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who secured our freedom while celebrating the resilience and hope of the communities who rebuilt their lives after the war I encourage everyone to join us in commemorating this special anniversary “VE-Day 80 marks an important occasion in our history We are proud to support initiatives that not only honour our past but also celebrate those who have shaped our community since 1945 “As well as other activities taking place across the borough Stockport Town Hall will fly the VE Day flag to honour the service of the Second World War generation Let’s take the time to remember all those people who sacrificed so much for our future “I’d encourage everyone in Stockport to take part — whether it’s attending a local event or simply taking a quiet moment to say thank you This is our chance to show that we haven’t forgotten.” said: "Stockport Armed Forces Community Organisation’s Logo is Stronger Together and this sums up how our community has worked together with Stockport Council to commemorate VE Day "Following successful D Day 80th events last year Stockport NVA Legacy have been proud to lead the plans for VE and VJ events this year Our WW2 Veterans would be proud of us keeping their legacy alive and we couldn’t have achieved our aims of Education Remembrance (and Celebration) without the full support we have received." Watch a video prepared by SAFCO and Normandy Veterans as they reflect on VE Day This landmark building was built with funds raised by the people of Stockport in honour of the fallen of World War I and now commemorates those who died as a result of subsequent conflicts the Gallery was built as an inspirational space where people could enjoy beautiful art and crafts and the space has hosted many high-profile exhibitions and activities over the last 100 years The Gallery has always helped showcase the very best work from Stockport artists and makers and to mark its centenary year we are celebrating Stockport's creative community by holding a special Centenary Open Exhibition which will take place between Sunday 22 June and Friday 22 August We are inviting artists and makers working in different forms and based throughout Stockport to submit one artwork which they feel represents their best work and justifies inclusion in this landmark exhibition 3D or in video/digital form and can be put together in a range of media Work should not have been previously exhibited at the Gallery first served basis as space allows and will need to meet exhibition guidelines Works need to be handed in at the Gallery between Thursday 12 June and Sunday 15 June The public will be invited to vote for their favourite artworks and the winners will be announced in August Stockport Art Guild will also be making a special award to an artist between 17 and 25 years old through the Michael Hartley Rose Award Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery has stood as a powerful symbol of remembrance and creativity at the heart of our community we not also honour those who sacrificed their lives but we also celebrate the enduring role of the gallery as a space for reflection “I’m especially delighted that local artists now have the opportunity to be part of history through the Stockport Centenary Open Exhibition – and I encourage creative people from across the borough to submit their work and help shape this special moment in Stockport’s cultural story.” For submission guidelines and to apply online visit our special webpages or call 0161 474 4453. Picture credit: 'Threshold, Edgeley Garden' by Bird Taylor The webpage - stockportreform.co.uk - used cartoonish images and names of people who appeared to be created by AI along with generic labels such as "community leader" and "business owner." One supporter who was quoted on the website said the local party had “transformed our community with their forward-thinking policies” – without mention of any specific actions or achievements The website also used a picture of Manhattan in a statement about its vision for Stockport The interim chair for Stockport's Reform UK branch Jack Moore said the website was "accidentally made available" and that the images and quotes were "placeholders" whilst real testimonials were being gathered Reform UK took the website down after they were contacted by the Local Democracy Reporting Service Conservative Councillor Peter Crossen accused Reform of misleading Stockport residents with “AI platitudes.” He said: “If they can’t be bothered to write their own website why should anyone trust them to deliver real change “Nothing says ‘I care about my community’ quite like a stock image of Times Square and a series of spurious claims about ‘infrastructure improvements’ and ‘changing lives’ “Myself and my Conservative colleagues will continue making a difference in our communities I’d love to see how they could get AI to do that for them.” said: “The Reform Stockport website is currently under development illustrative purposes and there as placeholders whilst genuine content is being developed “The website has accidentally been made available for the public to see The website will be formally launched in the near future.” He added that the criticism by Councillor Crossen could be part of “an anxiety about facing Reform UK at the ballot box in next May’s local elections.” “Reform UK are building our branch and our team in the Stockport area to offer local people a real alternative to the Lib Dem-Labour-Conservative uniparty offering.” Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. Saturday 3rd May 2025 (k.o. 3pm)Adams ParkLeague 1Referee: Ben TonerMatch Sponsor: ShawstonMatchball Sponsor: Wycombe Leisure Centre The final game of the regular League One season brings together two sides who are guaranteed a place in the play-offs with both clubs looking to carry forward positive momentum and the opportunity to secure home advantage in the second leg Wanderers crushed Stockport 5-0 in the reverse fixture in November but it didn\'t deter the Cheshire outfit from going on to remain in promotion contention throughout the whole campaign as they battle for a place in the Championship having only been promoted into the EFL three years ago Wycombe\'s automatic promotion hopes came to an end last weekend but they now have a chance to return to Wembley for the fourth time in six years and it\'s likely that a draw would set up a meeting with Charlton in the play-off semi-finals while a victory would see them leapfrog Stockport and face either Leyton Orient or Reading over two legs the players will return to the pitch after the final whistle to show their appreciation to the fans with a lap of the pitch Hear from Mike Dodds in this week's episode Fans can buy tickets online from tickets.wwfc.com fewer than 50 tickets remained in the terrace and fewer than 75 were left in the Family Stand Ticket details for the play-off fixtures will be announced as soon as possible after full-time Josh Scowen is being assessed after sustaining an injury in the defeat at Orient last week while Shamal George and Dan Harvie are confirmed absentees after sustaining long-term injuries in January and March respectively Wycombe will play in their light and dark blue quarters The shop is open from 12pm right up to kick-off with a wide range of goodies available and a sale on replica kit from this season and last There's also a selection of player-worn items available at bargain prices Please note we are unable to print shirts on matchday; you are welcome to order the printing and leave the shirt with us for collection another time so please do not drive to the gates unless you have booked a pass If you have booked a blue badge/accessible parking bay you must arrive prior to 2pm to ensure you have access to your space Spaces at the nearby Millbrook School are also sold out The school - on Mill End Road - is one mile from the stadium walkable in under 20 minutes (postcode HP12 4BA) The car park is open from 12pm on Saturday fixtures and 5pm on Tuesday fixtures and will be locked at 7pm on a Saturday fixture and 11pm on a Tuesday fixture Parking restrictions and traffic wardens will be in operation on the streets in the local vicinity to the stadium; please park sensibly and ensure you are not blocking access for emergency vehicles or residents A number of independent car parks are in operation along the approach to the stadium The matchday bus service – provided by Carousel Buses - will be in operation for this game with two buses in circulation rather than the usual one the service will arrive at the bus station five minutes later and drop off at Hillbottom Road at 12.57pm The return journeys will leave Adams Park at 5.25pm giving fans the chance to stay behind for a post-match drink before heading back to the town You can view the timetable online at carouselbuses.co.uk and track the bus\'s live route via their app (App Store and Google Play) Local Carousel buses on route 32/32A will also be in operation. Buses drop off at The Hour Glass Pub. Please check your journey before you travel via the website Monty's bar is only open to seasonal pass members ahead of the game with no general admission - this is due to the room being used for additional hospitality guests It will be open to the public after the game You can head to the Caledonian Suite (free to enter) with the option to buy a takeaway meal Look out for new fast self-service e-bars in the Caledonian Suite and Chairboys Village The Away Fan Village will be open for Stockport fans The club would like to remind fans that it does not set the prices of food sold by external vendors The Caledonian Suite will remain open throughout the game with the game being shown live on the screens This could be an ideal solution for fans who need a quiet Ben Toner has shown 182 yellow cards and seven reds in his 40 games so far this season He's been the referee for 12 previous Wycombe fixtures - four wins and three draws - most recently the 1-0 defeat at Birmingham in March Watch live from overseas with a £10 match pass or monthly/annual subscription or listen to live audio commentary with a monthly/annual subscription in the UK From gentle social strolls to more adventurous hikes This celebration coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week offering a range of wellbeing walks to support mental health and community connection part of the National Walking Month celebrations features over 400 walks across the city region and encourages residents of all ages and abilities to get outside and discover the health and social benefits of walking and wheeling Cabinet Member for Health & Adult Social Care we’re celebrating the joy of walking across Stockport and beyond The Walking Festival offers the opportunity for connection said: “I really enjoy the Saturday Wellness Walk with the Life Leisure and Age Concern team I was a little nervous to join because it had been a while since I had done any longer walks but everyone was welcoming and encouraging It is such a friendly and mixed group of people that there is always someone to chat to and learn new things I would encourage anyone to give it a go.” The GM Walking Festival Walk finder is simple to use and will help you find a walk that suits you. Discover the full programme of free, group-led walking and wheeling events on the GM Walking website If you can't join an organised walk, there are plenty of local walking routes that you can walk on your own or with family and friends. For local walking routes, visit our walking in Stockport page. Head Coach Mike Dodds previews Saturday's game against Stockport and we look back at the away fixture at Edgeley Park.  Part of Stockport’s £1bn town centre regeneration Stockroom is designed to bring people together through culture The café will bring a unique food and drink offer to Stockroom featuring specialty Peruvian Arabica coffee and a menu including Argentinian empanadas Mercado will be part of Stockport’s growing food and drink scene which was recognised last year when the town was named Foodie Neighbourhood of the Year at the Manchester Food and Drink Awards From family favourites to independent gems and popular events like Foodie Friday Stockport has become a top destination for food lovers and Mercado’s arrival brings another exciting independent venue to the town centre Mercado has built a strong reputation in Didsbury where it has become a neighbourhood favourite Recognised with multiple TripAdvisor Awards (2022 2024) and ranked as Manchester’s top spot for tea it has also secured a place in the finals of the England Business Awards for "Best Café."  Mercado has firmly established itself as a go-to destination for coffee lovers and food enthusiasts alike Stockroom is Stockport’s new creative and cultural centre and will be a place to connect Additional town centre library facilities offering a modern A dedicated children’s creative learning space encouraging young imaginations to flourish through interactive experiences a multi-purpose events space that will host a diverse year-round programme of activities preserving the town’s rich heritage and making it accessible to all said: “This is more good news for Stockport Mercado is known for its brilliant coffee We're sure they’ll be a huge hit with visitors to Stockroom making it an even more inviting space for people to meet It will be great to see it come to life when the doors open in May!” said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be opening in Stockroom It’s a fantastic venue in the heart of Stockport and we can’t wait to be part of such an exciting and growing food scene We’ve built something really special in Didsbury and we’re looking forward to bringing the same passion Mercado is now recruiting full and part time Baristas with experience in hospitality for their Stockroom team Email: mercadoatstockroom@gmail.com for more information Keep up to date with Stockroom. who have already confirmed a play-off place went two goals down through efforts from Ben House and Erik Ring before half-time but Jayden Fevrier and Will Collar levelled after the break before Olaofe's dramatic winner House's clinical 24th-minute finish gave Lincoln the lead from Tendayi Darikwa's pass Ring doubled the Imps' advantage three minutes from half-time with an emphatic finish past Corey Addai County's Fevrier halved the deficit three minutes after the break with a low effort past George Wickens Kyle Wootton's 51st-minute header struck a post and Wickens claimed the rebound as Stockport almost levelled Brad Hills sent a header against the crossbar before Fevrier's 78th-minute cross was emphatically nodded home by Collar to equalise The turnaround was completed three minutes later when Fevrier set up fellow substitute Olaofe to snatch the winner Jack Moylan came agonisingly close to an equaliser for Lincoln but struck a post before full-time Moylan Match OfficialsReferee: Farai HallamAssistant Referee 1: Graeme FyvieAssistant Referee 2: Samuel ClaytonFourth Official: Dean WatsonMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightStockport County have lost each of their last two Football League games against Lincoln City while they last lost three in succession to the Imps in October 1979 Lincoln City have won each of their last two away Football League games against Stockport County Stockport have won eight of their last nine home league games (D1) scoring 2+ goals in seven of those victories Lincoln are unbeaten across their last five league games (W3 D2) last enjoying a longer run between August and October 2024 (seven games) Oliver Norwood (Stockport County) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right Adam Jackson (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time Freddie Draper (Lincoln City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close Paudie O'Connor (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half Oliver Norwood (Stockport County) wins a free kick in the defensive half Jack Moylan (Lincoln City) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box Tom Bayliss (Lincoln City) header from the centre of the box is blocked Owen Moxon (Stockport County) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left Will Collar (Stockport County) header from the centre of the box is too high Delay in match because of an injury Adam Jackson (Lincoln City) Conor McGrandles (Lincoln City) is shown the yellow card Ricky-Jade Jones' opener looked set to earn the Vertu Trophy winners victory at the Weston Homes Stadium but the Hatters' late leveller left them nine points clear of seventh-placed Reading with a vastly superior goal difference After a serious-looking early injury to Peterborough midfielder Archie Collins Stockport's Kyle Wootton stretched to meet Ollie Norwood's free-kick but could not direct his effort on target The Posh then took the lead with a breakaway goal in the 43rd minute when Jones beat Ethan Pye to the ball on the halfway line to go clean through and finish confidently with Norwood having a shot saved by Peterborough goalkeeper Jed Steer before the midfielder bent a free-kick over It took the Hatters until the first minute of added time to rescue themselves as Diamond arrowed a superb drive into the bottom corner from just outside the area Peterborough UnitedManager: Darren Ferguson Andrésson at 75 minutesSubstitutesNumber 22 Wogan Match OfficialsReferee: Charles BreakspearAssistant Referee 1: Adam BurgessAssistant Referee 2: Jon BlockFourth Official: Aaron FarmerMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightPeterborough United have lost six of their last 10 home league games against Stockport County since 1994 (W4) with five of those defeats seeing the Posh fail to score After winning the reverse fixture 2-1 in December last year Stockport County will be looking to record a first league double over Peterborough United since the 1972-73 season Peterborough have lost just one of their last six league games played on Good Friday (W3 D2) though that defeat did come on this day last year during a 3-1 loss to Carlisle United Stockport have won each of their last four Football League games played on Good Friday keeping a clean sheet in each of those victories Jayden Fevrier (Stockport County) left footed shot from outside the box is too high Harley Mills (Peterborough United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick Owen Moxon (Stockport County) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Carl Johnston (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the attacking half Kwame Poku (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half Oscar Wallin (Peterborough United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul Benoný Andrésson (Stockport County) wins a free kick in the attacking half Foul by Oscar Wallin (Peterborough United) Owen Moxon (Stockport County) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right Hector Kyprianou (Peterborough United) is shown the yellow card Jack Diamond (Stockport County) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner Assisted by Owen Moxon following a set piece situation Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time Kyle Wootton (Stockport County) wins a free kick in the attacking half Foul by Emmanuel Fernandez (Peterborough United) Jay Mingi (Stockport County) wins a free kick in the attacking half Foul by Gustav Lindgren (Peterborough United) Marketing Stockport Greater Manchester is emerging as one of Europe’s leading hubs for AI innovation according to a new report by the Turing Innovation Catalyst The organisation’s 2025 Greater Manchester AI Catalyst Report outlines the region’s achievements challenges and future vision for its AI sector and highlights how the city-region has developed for a regional tech centre to one that competes with major AI hubs around the world Executive Director of the Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester, Liz Scott MBE, who previously discussed Stockport’s role in the city-region’s tech revolution at a event hosted by Marketing Stockport, Kao Data and CDL last year “We’re at a critical juncture in our journey to become a powerhouse of AI innovation planting our flag firmly in the ground as a city region leading the charge enabling groundbreaking technological advancements and creating the right conditions for businesses and the current and future workforce to thrive.“ The Turing Innovation Catalyst’s report set out the picture of Greater Manchester AI ecosystem and late-stage AI companies capable of delivering a ‘flyweheel effect’ in supporting the necessary talent capital and scaling knowledge for future success Estimates for the sector’s future growth indicate there is potential for the sector to reach $15 billion by 2035 “Greater Manchester is ready to lead the way on AI innovation leveraging our strengths in research and development and industry as well as the strong partnerships between our public and private sectors Our ambition is to be the UK’s AI demonstrator city-region pioneering innovative AI use-cases that have the potential to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public services putting Greater Manchester at the forefront of AI-driven transformation and stimulating the market to drive wider innovation and growth Greater Manchester is home to a strong and growing AI ecosystem but we’re also determined to see the sector grown in a safe and sustainable way.” the developer bringing a £350 million data centre to Stockport to deliver the computing power for the city-region’s AI ecosystem “When we started to look at an alternative location to London for our next large-scale data centre were all reasons behind us committing £350m into developing what will become the North of England’s largest data centre in Stockport Two years on and the case for Greater Manchester has only grown stronger – fuelled by an AI and high-tech talent pool like no other.” “We’re on a clear path of growth and our ambition is for the city region to be a leading destination for AI innovation globally but collaboration will be critical to unlocking that opportunity The work we’re doing at the Turing Innovation Catalyst in partnership with organisations across the public and private sectors is about making purposeful investments that create the right conditions for innovation to thrive in all corners of society.” The Turing Innovation Catalyst’s full 2025 Greater Manchester AI Catalyst Report is available to download and read in full 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Mallik Wilks put Rotherham ahead at Edgeley Park but Jack Diamond levelled before half-time and Brad Hills and Kyle Wootton completed the turnaround the Millers took the lead against the run of play in the ninth minute when Wilks nodded home Reece James' cross Stockport stopper Corey Addai saved Joe Powell's curling 20th-minute shot and later Ibou Touray could have equalised but headed Hills' cross over County levelled three minutes before half-time thanks to Diamond's sublime curling effort beyond Cameron Dawson from the edge of the box Stockport went ahead on the hour when Hills emphatically headed home from substitute Odin Bailey's inviting cross at the back post Dawson clawed away Fraser Horsfall's header before Wootton swept home from a 73rd-minute Hatters counter-attack moments after Rotherham's Wilks appealed for a penalty at the other end Wootton nearly scored his second and Stockport's fourth but stabbed inches wide 15 minutes from full-time Victory leaves them all but certain of a play-off place and just five points behind Wrexham in the second automatic promotion spot Cosgrove at 91 minutesSubstituteshome team Cosgrove at 91 minutesSubstitutesNumber 27 Ogunfaolu-Kayode at 82 minutesSubstitutesNumber 9 Phillips Match OfficialsReferee: Lee SwabeyAssistant Referee 1: Rob SmithAssistant Referee 2: Matthew JonesFourth Official: Richard AspinallMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightStockport County have won just one of their last eight league games against Rotherham United (D4 L3) This will be Rotherham United’s first away league game against Stockport County since January 2011 which finished in a 3-3 draw to extend their run to five such visits unbeaten (W1 D4) Stockport are unbeaten across their last seven home league games (W6 D1) Rotherham United have won three successive league games their longest such streak since February 2022 Odin Bailey (Stockport County) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left Callum Connolly (Stockport County) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal Jack Diamond (Stockport County) wins a free kick in the defensive half Joe Rafferty (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half Joe Powell (Rotherham United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high Cameron Humphreys (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half Jordan Hugill (Rotherham United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked The latest updates from Stepping Hill Hospital By InYourArea Community · 2 May 2025 STEPPING HILL: The Mayor of Greater Manchester visited Stepping Hill Hospital to witness cutting-edge digital pathology in action visited Stepping Hill Hospital recently to witness first hand the transformative impact of digital pathology on patient care and medical diagnostics This visit underscores the city’s commitment to embracing advanced healthcare technology and innovation the mayor met with leading pathologists and healthcare professionals who demonstrated how digital pathology is revolutionising the field and enhancing patient care By digitising glass slides into high-resolution images this technology allows for faster and more accurate diagnosis enabling specialists to collaborate seamlessly regardless of location The mayor toured the hospital’s pathology laboratory where experts explained how the new digital pathology process is being integrated to assist in detecting diseases with greater accuracy and efficiency The implementation of digital pathology at Stepping Hill Hospital represents a significant step forward in modernising medical diagnostics and reducing turnaround times for patients waiting for test results ‘It’s been a true education for me to visit to see how pathology is changing in Stockport and across Greater Manchester ‘The benefits of digitalisation are going to be huge for patients and for clinicians It’s crucial that we support the team here in every way to bring those benefits forward as much as we possibly can ‘We know our Greater Manchester team are working hard to move pathology forward in terms of digitalisation but now I’ve been here and seen the amazing work the whole team is doing ‘It really is an amazing production line of detailed What we’ve got to do is not allow pathology to be hidden at the back of the hospital recognising how crucial it is to patient care and support the team to get the benefits we can now achieve through digital pathology.’ deputy chief executive of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust said: “Our pathology team are very proud to use the latest digital techniques in their work which is set to have a really positive impact in improving diagnosis for patients “It was a pleasure for us all to show these exciting new methods and technologies for Mayor Andy Burnham.” Greater Manchester Diagnostics Network said ‘It was a pleasure to welcome Mayor Andy Burnham to Stepping Hill Hospital and show the advancements we are making in Greater Manchester to provide better patient care ‘Digital Pathology is having a positive impact which leads to faster treatment and ultimately saves lives.’ Digital pathology is being rolled out to seven laboratories across Greater Manchester which will allow pathologists from different organisations to collaborate Stockport laboratory was the first in Greater Manchester to go technically live with the new technology and are now using the technology to improve patient care and outcomes Stepping Hill Hospital is located in Stockport You can find more of their columns here LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} Family Hubs support families from pregnancy through to young people aged up to 19 or aged up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Get the app that supports your family from pregnancy through to children becoming young people up to age 19 or 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Start Well Stockport is here to help and support you with your child’s development from pre-birth to 5 years Access local groups and services supporting children and families in Stockport via our directory Get support or information from Family Hubs or get information and support for you and your family One Stockport Family Hubs are part of One Stockport Live Well which is bringing together help and support to make it easier for you to help yourself We support families from pregnancy through to young people aged up to 19 This event is held on the first Tuesday of every month A 1 hour fun and interactive music and movement session for children aged 0 to 5 years Sign our campaign for a grant funding review The scheme is located close to the 600-home first phase of Woodford Garden Village and plans for a 500-home extension and 75 independent living homes on a 72-acre plot Russell LDP has lodged early-stage plans with Stockport Council for the project It would be located north-west of the completed 600-home first phase of Woodford Garden Village and Harrow Estates’ proposed 540-home southern extension Access to Russell’s scheme will be taken from Chester Road Pegasus and Collington Winter are advising Russell LDP on the planning application Stockport Council is under pressure to deliver more homes and has recently lost two high-profile appeals over schemes its planning committee refused Without an up-to-date local plan and unable to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply Stockport Council’s Green Belt is coming under increased pressure with developers seizing the opportunity to deviate from the council’s brownfield-first approach to development the council approved plans for Green Belt schemes in Bramhall and Hazel Grove The planning reference on Stockport Council’s planning portal is DC/095675 Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" They should build on old brownfields instead Clearly lots of public transport options in that area This definitely won’t just be another car-dominated development Stockport Lib Dems reaping what they sowed will never not be funny I think there are more sustainable GB releases that would make more sense in Stockport although they only have themselves to blame for pulling out of Places for Everyone for this and the recent appeal decisions We struggle to get our children into schools Before any building starts let’s see the infer structure Are SMBC building all their housing allocation in Woodford!! Woodford cannot take any more there synthetic the infrastructure!! it’s going to just become one huge housing estate Giving it the name Woodford garden village is a real stretch of the imagination Brownfield should always be developed before greenbelt is ever considered Theres 1 bus route which stops running at 7pm to far to the train station anyone who lives there would need a car The water supply is already on over demand and the sewage system is to old to cope Stockport is slowly losing all of its green belt / farm land Started accelerating with the bypass and all the new builds around Cheadle (Stanley Green) The traffic is also horrendous every time I visit my parents in Cheadle Hulme (where I used to live as a kid) All these new houses being built and yet there are so many people homeless – too bloomin’ expensive Surely they don’t still believe that pulling out of the GMSF was absolutely the right thing to do This won’t have anything to do with why Councillor Hunter is stepping down as Leader either Under the government’s new rules (at least) 50% of these will have to be affordable They’ll also have to be supported by ‘necessary infrastructure’ (whatever that is – I suspect the developers will have a different idea of what it means to the council) What about extra medical and denta facilities and a school?!!! Looking back in years to come we will realise this Build on brownfield……there are plenty of disused factories in Stockport and elsewhere I would wager good money that a lot of the commenters here complaining about lack of doctors dentists and infrastructure voted for the Cllrs who took Stockport out of GMSF This is another good Case Study example for the people of Oldham What earth why the council make decision to ruined the green I don’t the the council is not friendly of earth Under the GM scheme they were expected to use green belt They were doing their plan but previous conservative gov announced new rules so they had to start it again then Labour got in with other rules and doubled the number of houses they have to build Presumably because they are not a labour authority What’s great idea to boost the sales of the cars Imagine that It would be a very nice car exhibition everyday in Chester road during peak hour It will be a very welcome plan after while What about infrastructure to cope with the extra housing All the comments in here about infrastructure etc are quite right but it’s important to note that national planning policy now explicitly requires developments like this in the greenbelt to provide necessary infrastructure And all the comments about building on brownfield sites instead… where The council’s housing land supply information – quite easily found via Google and the their website – shows that over 80% of new houses can be built on sites that are brownfield (and half the remainder is on sites that are partly brownfield) include the 8000 homes they’re aiming to build in stockport town centre So they’ve already got about 18000 brownfield homes in their plans The problem they’ve got is that (mainly because there’s a woefully inadequate amount of housing been built in the past 50 years) the government’s updated way of calculating housing need has increased Stockport’s target from just over 20000 to over 30000 Unless someone finds some very big brownfield sites that have been mysteriously hiding away then development of big sites like this is inevitable And unless the council’s leadership has the guts to hurry up and adopt a local plan which sets out which big sites like this will be released from the greenbelt for development it’ll be left to the development industry to decide it for them by submitting planning applications Dear people commenting on this article – please read the article above about proposals to build on a brownfield site in Stockport town centre so as to see the bigger picture private developers build houses for profit corporate officers are legally obliged to do in the interests of corporate owners So who is supposed to build houses and why all the complaining Council planners cannot tell privately-owned businesses where to build; nor do they have power to decided on funding and building of community facilities and services Let’s have some intelligent thinking around development in Stockport – Stepping Hill as an example needs to be replaced by a new hospital on the edge of the town Expensive houses in Woodford are not what the borough needs Instead 2-3 bed family homes and bungalows for active older people to release the thousands of existing large family homes near schools and doctors are needed Where were all the objections to the applications to build on green belt on Jacksons Lane ? It is a good job there are no local elections tomorrow Another plan is to build along Jackson’s lane from Dorchester parade to the large laybye along Jackson’s Lane Hazel Grove the council will say yes to everything because of the new planning rules in force with the Government This would be catastrophic for the area the roads in hazel grove and bramhall are congested already would be really helpful if you included the planning application number or link in your articles about new developments in the area This one is DC/095675 on the Stockport planning portal We always endeavour to include the reference where possible Plans have been lodged with Stockport Council to bring convenience retail to the Marple Road site The 122-flat development known as Torkington sits on the site of the former Stockport College Register for free North West property intelligence Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Join more than 13,000 property professionals and sign up to receive your free daily round-up of built environment news direct to your inbox By subscribing, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. 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