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Stockport NHS mark ‘day of the midwife’ by highlighting continuity of carer scheme

The NHS foundation trust for Stockport, has highlighted the expansion of its ‘continuity of carer’ scheme in helping expectant mothers throughout the pandemic

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Stockport Gin scoops two prizes at Gin Guide Awards 2021

The Twist of Lime Edition Gin was a winner in the traditional gin category, and the Pink Grapefruit & Pink Peppercorn Edition Gin was a winner in the flavoured gin category

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Sofology to bring 10 new jobs to Stockport as it opens new Peel Centre store

When the store is opened by Mayor, Councillor Dean Fitzpatrick on Sunday May 22 it will also be the retailer's first store in the town and their 48th in the UK

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Stockport consultant clocks up the miles for 'Manchester to Machu Picchu' challenge

Sarah Whyman, a consultant who lives in Marple, was part of the 140 staff members who completed the challenge by walking, running, cycling and swimming

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Stockport residents with no Covid symptoms urged to get tested twice a week

One in three people who catch coronavirus do not display symptoms so testing is important to identify cases and stop transmission in the community

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New Mills crash survivor shortlisted for prestigious national education award

A life-changing incident has led to Nikki-Ann forging a new career path for herself

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School bus donation helps boost Stockport’s Covid testing capacity

Asymptomatic testing capability in Stockport has been boosted by the donation of the bus which is being used as a mobile testing site to deliver rapid lateral flow tests

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First look at new Stockport retirement development

Offering one, two and three-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 55’s, the development on Woodlands Road began construction last autumn

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Stockport funding made available to support communities affected by Covid

It is hoped the scheme will improve access to the latest and most accurate information about Covid as well as encouraging community activities designed to improve the health and wellbeing

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Stockport park becomes home to 99 Japanese cherry trees as part UK-wide initiative

The project will be a legacy from the Japan-UK Season of Culture 2019-2021, which aims to provide the opportunity to learn more about Japan, its culture and people through hundreds of events

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Stockport children’s charity welcomes boost to cycling initiative

Cycling plays a key role for the charity in getting the children to experience the great outdoors, but this has been limited due to a lack of transport options

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Daredevils abseil down Stockport’s Stopford House in aid of Mayor’s charity

The abseilers scaled down the 130 foot building, which stands in the town centre, in aid of Mayor Dean Fitzpatrick’s charity Beacon Counselling