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

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.

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

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

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