GMP TAKE DNA SAMPLES FROM CHILDREN EVERY WEEK
New figures have revealed that Greater Manchester Police take DNA samples from 44 children every week.
EAST CHESHIRE'S ENERGY SWITCHING SCHEME
Today is the last chance for anybody in East Cheshire who signed up for the council's energy switching scheme to take up their offer.
NEW FOODBANK OPENS TODAY
A new foodbank is opening in our region this afternoon.
FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET FOR STOCKPORT
Stockport's first ever Friday night market takes place this evening.
STOCKPORT TOWN HALL FLIES FLAG AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA
Stockport Town Hall's flying a different flag today - to show its support in the battle against homophobia.
FOSTER CARE FORTNIGHT CONTINUES
People wanting to become foster carers in Stockport and east Cheshire are being asked to come forward to help house homeless children.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR A SPOT OF POLICE WORK
Volunteers in east Cheshire and the rest of the county could be getting involved with police work.
EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST NAMED ONE OF THE BEST
The East Cheshire NHS trust's been named in the top 40 hospitals list.
WILMSLOW'S HELEN MURRAY TO RAISE MONEY FOR VARIOUS CHARITIES
A Wilmslow fundraiser's recruited the help of celebrities and sports stars to help her reach three-thousand pounds for three charities before she turns 30.
LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR VIEWS ACROSS REGARDING CASTLE HILL HIGH
It's the last chance for people to give their views on relocating the Castle Hill High School in Brinnington.
BENCHMARK ROADSHOW OFFERS CONSTRUCTION SKILLS
Unemployed youngsters in Stockport are being given the chance to become construction apprentices.
FREE SCHOOL DINNERS
Families in Stockport could be missing out on £350 worth of free school meals.
CHESHIRE THREE PEAKS WALK RETURNS TO MACCLESFIELD
Four years since the last Cheshire Three Peaks Walk was held, the fundraising challenge is back in Macclesfield next month.
CITY FANS TO RAISE MONEY FOR JUMP SPACE CAHRITY
Two Manchester City fans are cycling all the way from Stockport to Wembley in time for Saturday's FA Cup final with Wigan.
MORE JOBS PLANNED FOR EAST CHESHIRE
In east Cheshire, more jobs could be created in the science industry at Alderley Park.
MANCHESTER CITY RESULT
Manchester City beat West Brom 1-0 last night. City will take on Wigan in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
NEW EDUCATAION SYSTEM PILOTED IN STOCKPORT
School children in Stockport could be part of a new education scheme to help improve their learning.
STEPPING HILL PATIENT NUMBERS PLUMMETS
The number of patients choosing Stepping Hill in online referrals has plummeted by almost 12 percent in the last four years.
LONGEST EVER FOOTBALL GAME SET FOR KICK OFF
The countdown to kick off in a charity football match aiming to break a world record has begun.
STOCKPORT MP CAUSING A STINK ABOUT A STINK
A Stockport MP is calling for action against what's been dubbed the "Bredbury Stink".
GRAND CENTRAL TRANSFORMATION BEGINS
Work has begun on a new 1-thousand space multi storey car park next to Stockport train station.
SUPERFAST INTERNET TO REACH 96% OF CHESHIRE
High speed broadband will be rolled out to almost every home in Cheshire over the next three years.
COUNTY MOVE TO PART TIME
Stockport County have confirmed the club's players will go part time next season.
UNION MEET WITH SENIOR BOSSES AT ASTRAZENECA TODAY
Britain's largest union will meet senior bosses at AstraZeneca today, urging them to reconsider moving over 1-thousand jobs from our region.
THE STATE OF CHESHIRE EAST ROADS
The state of our region's roads is under scrutiny from Cheshire East Council.
3 MORE WEEKS FOR RESIDENTS TO RAISE CONCERNS OVER HS2
Residents of East Cheshire worried by the proposed high speed rail line have an extra three weeks to express their concerns.
JAMMY CHESHIRE PENSIONER THANKS TV FOR SUCCESS
A Cheshire entrepreneur's been celebrating after seeing a year's worth of business come in in just two days after appearing on national TV.
FERGIE TOPS FOOTBALL MANAGER RICH LIST
Sir Alex Ferguson is the richest football manager in Britain.
POLICE IN CRIME SPRING CLEAN
Nearly 2000 criminals have been swept off the streets of Greater Manchester as part of a crime spring clean by police.
LOW PAID COUNCIL WORKERS SET FOR PAY RISE
Stockport Council bosses will meet later to discuss a possible pay rise for their lowest paid staff.
COLLECTIVE SWITCHERS SPARK A DEAL
Over 4 thousand people took part in a recent collective energy switching scheme in East Cheshire.
HATTERS BOARD VOW TO HIT BACK OVER FAN TROUBLE
Stockport County say they intend to cooperate fully with a police inquiry into crowd trouble during Saturday's game at Kidderminster.
PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS FOR THE 20TH TIME
Manchester United are champions of England for the 20th time.
STOCKPORT CHARITY BLAMES BENEFITS CUTS FOR NEW WAVE OF NEEDY RESIDENTS
A Stockport charity says recent changes to the benefits system means they're being pushed to breaking point.
POLICE IN PMA DRUG WARNING
Police are warning against the dangers of a drug called PMA after the deaths of three people in Macclesfield.
PARENTS ASKED TO GET THEIR CHILDREN IMMUNISED
Parents in Stockport who haven't had their kids immunised against measles are being urged to get them protected.
A VICTORY FOR LOCAL DEMOCRACY
"A victory for local democraCy" - that's how a campaign group has described Cheshire East Council's decision to refuse a licence renewal to a lapdancing club.
TRAVEL WARNING FOR MANCHESTER CITY FANS
Virgin Trains says it would be "extremely difficult" to lay on extra services for Manchester City fans on the evening of the FA Cup final.
£1M CASH BOOST FOR STOCKPORT CYCLE ROUTE
Cyclists in Stockport are set to see the benefit of over a million pounds worth of investment to the borough.
CHESHIRE STALKING VICTIMS URGED TO COME FORWARD
Police in Manchester and Cheshire are targetting victims of stalking to come forward and report the crime.
GMP PUSH TO SLOW DOWN SPEEDING DRIVERS
The brakes are being put on speeding motorists across the region.
CASH BOOST TO LOCAL ROADS
5 million pounds is set to be spent as part of a major overhaul ofStockport's infrastructure.
SPORTS CASH BOOST FOR STOCKPORT PRIMARIES
Schools in Stockport have been given a huge cash boost.
SHOP WORKER SERIOUSLY INJURED AT ARMED ROBBERY IN POYNTON
A shop worker was seriously injured yesterday during an armed robbery at a village supermarket. Police have launched a major investigation following the raid at Asda on Park Lane in Poynton, Cheshire.
COUNCIL CONSIDER CANCELLING FREE PARKING PERMITS FOR STOCKPORT RESIDENTS
Some Stockport residents could end up having to pay to park outside their own homes under new cost-cutting plans by the council.
THOMAS COOK LAUNCH CARIBBEAN FLIGHTS FROM RINGWAY
Direct flights to a host of Caribbean islands will be jetting of fromManchester Airport for the first time this winter.
CHESHIRE FIRE & RESCUE WARNING OVER GARDEN WASTE
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning people across our region about fires involving grass and garden waste.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN GREATER MANCHESTER
People who use public transport in our region are being encouraged to give their thoughts on how to improve services.
COULD STOCKPORT STREETS BECOME PLAY ZONES?
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treets in Stockport could soon be turned into children's play zones.
MANCHESTER TOPS PHONE THEFT LEAGUE TABLE
Our region is the second worst in the country for phone theft.
STOCKPORT RESIDENTS URGED TO SAVE THEMSEVLES IN BOWEL CANCER BATTLE
Health bosses in Stockport are asking residents to help themselves when it comes to treating bowel cancer.
STOCKPORT TOP FOR APPRENTICESHIPS
Stockport's proving it is a hotbed of young talent - by having one of the highest rates of apprenticeships in the country.
CHESHIRE FIRM FINED OVER WORKER DEATH
A Cheshire building firm has been sentenced after one its employees fell to his death while carrying out work.
MARPLE HOMES TO RECEIVE FLOOD PROTECTION
Around 70 homes in Marple are set to get extra protection from flooding from next year.
CHESHIRE WOMAN OF THE YEAR
A children's charity worker from our region has been nominated for Cheshire Woman of the Year.
CEC POTHOLE COMPENSATION BILL TREBLES
Cheshire East Council paid out over 30 thousand pounds last year to settle compensation cases for damage to cars caused by potholes.
CHARITY WALK ORGANISERS £10K HOPES
A group of local fundraisers are aiming to bring in 10 thousand pounds later this month to support a children's cancer charity.
ARSON INVESTIGATION OVER STOCKPORT FLAT BLAZE
An arson investigation is underway after a suspected attack on a block of flats in Stockport.
BRINNINGTON REGENERATION PLANS GIVEN THUMBS UP
Stockport Council has given the go ahead for almost 300 new homes to be built in Brinnington.
CHESHIRE SEES RISE IN BANK COMPLAINTS
More people than ever before in our region are complaining about their banks and insurance companies.
STOCKPORT RESIDENTS ARE SECOND HAPPIEST IN UK
Stockport's apparently the second happiest place to live in the UK.
1 IN 4 BUILDING SITES FAIL SAFETY CHECKS
A quarter of building sites failed safety inspections during a month of checks in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
ALDERLEY PUPILS PROTEST SONG MAKES HEADLINES
A protest song written by pupils from a Cheshire school has been praised by Amnesty International.
POLICE PUT BRAKES ON MOBILE USING MOTORISTS
Police in Stockport are cracking down on mobile using motorists.
DOORS OPEN TO ROBINSONS VISITOR CENTRE
A brand new multi million pound tourist attraction in Stockportopens for the first time this morning.
PORTAS PILOT - WHERE'S THE MONEY?
Stockport Town Centre bosses are being slammed for not spending nearly half a million pounds of regeneration money quickly enough.
CHESHIRE CHARITY LOOK TO DONATE TO WORTH CAUSES
A Cheshire charity is on the hunt for community projects to receive a share of its grants fund.
