Stockport's brand new multi-million pound bus interchange to open this weekend

There's no doubt Stockport feels like it's on the up. It's one of two Greater Manchester towns recently named as the 'best areas to live' in the UK by The Sunday Times.

"2024, we coming," was the pledge Jesse Lingard made on New Year's Eve, with the Burj Khalifa as his backdrop on an Instagram post to his nine million followers.

Vampire Weekend have released a new single ‘Mary Boone’ and announced a UK and European tour for the end of 2024. Read on for all the details.‘Mary Boone’ is the fourth and final single to be shared ahead of the release of their fifth studio album ‘Only God Was Above Us‘, which comes out on April 5.

The Forum Theatre in Romiley is set to reopen this summer after RAAC repairs.

Manchester Airport has announced the launch of a direct route to Shanghai, the first service to operate to the Chinese city from the north. Juneyao Air has chosen Manchester as its first destination in the UK in a move that’s been hailed as “fantastic news” by regional leaders.

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien has been praised for 'stepping in' to defend a teenage girl caught up in a brawl 'over boys' outside her home in Stockport. The mother of the 15-year-old girl told the Sun that she is 'extremely grateful' to the soap star for intervening.

Work to transform the area around Stockport railway station is set to continue with plans for a new public square and 60,000 sq ft of office space.

The ladies are set to make a glamourous return to screens in a matter of days and there is a new Real Housewives of Cheshire star being thrown into the mix - but viewers will already recognise her.

Police responded to reports of 'anti-social youths' at a new transport interchange in Stockport just one day after it was officially opened.

Fans of Tommy Fury have been left stunned after it was revealed they'll need to fork out over £70 to get a selfie and autograph from the professional boxer.Tommy is set to appear at Manchester Comic Con in July alongside a host of other famous faces. The 24 year old former Love Island star will be joining the likes of The Office's Rainn Wilson and Doctor Who star Karen Gillan at the event. It's been revealed that attendees will be charged £40 for a photo with Tommy and £30 for an autograph.

Thrill-seekers can now catch a direct coach from Manchester, Stockport and more straight to Alton Towers. Travel firm TheCoachCompany.co.uk has launched a direct route to the theme park from 14 major cities and towns across the UK.

Kevin De Bruyne has been suffering with a groin injury while playing for Manchester City recently, his Belgium manager has confirmed.

A multi-millionaire who left school with one GCSE has revealed how he turned one simple idea into a business empire.

Tyrell Malacia could miss the entirety of the season for Manchester United with a knee problem as manager Erik ten Hag raised possible issues with the club's medical staff.

Liverpool have been handed two further injury blows ahead of Sunday's crunch Premier League title showdown with Manchester City on Sunday after Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez were both withdrawn for Jurgen Klopp's side in Europe.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has been flooded with messages from fans after sharing a social media update. The dancer has been away from screens since the end of the BBC One dance contest back in December.

Manchester City had started thinking of Sunday's huge Premier League clash at Liverpool when he rested seven big names for the Champions League last-16 second leg vs FC Copenhagen.

A huge new arts and culture venue will be opening its doors permanently this weekend in Manchester’s Red Bank neighbourhood, just off Angel Meadow Park - and the first few months of events will include quiz nights, comedy shows and a pop-culture market.

Manchester City welcome FC Copenhagen to the Etihad Stadium tonight and Pep Guardiola will be keen to avoid looking any further ahead than the next fixture.

Record numbers of people are facing homelessness in Stockport - due to a lack of housing and high private sector rents. That's according to a report shared as part of the council's anti-poverty objectives between now and 2027.