Equity investment into smaller businesses across the North West of England increased by 46.2% to £654 million in 2024, the British Business Bank found.

Investigations by Stockport Trading Standards, Lancashire Police and Halton Trading Standards have seen a rogue trader who defrauded homeowners jailed.

A once?derelict concrete patch outside the Brinnington Community Hub has been transformed by local volunteers into a memorial garden.

Stockport will transform into a playful outdoor gallery as the SmileyWorld Art Trail takes over the town centre.

HMRC is encouraging anyone with income outside of their regular employment to check if they need to complete a Self Assessment tax return.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has announced it has been re-accredited with ‘Veteran Aware’ status, awarded by the Veterans Covenant Hospital Alliance.

Stockport Homes Group Chief Executive, Helen McHale, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in the Housing Heroes Awards 2025.

Since launching in April, more than half of all rented homes in Greater Manchester are now covered by the city-region's Good Landlord Charter.

The DWP and construction industry groups have signed an agreement that will open up more on-the-job training opportunities in the sector to jobseekers.

A new report published by TfGM has revealed how the launch of the Bee Network has changed how people get around the city-region.

Stockport-based health and safety consultancy, Vita Safety, has concluded an independent review at Imperial College London.

HMRC has named 74 businesses in the North West for paying workers less than the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.