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Barclays Stockport Leaves Bridge Street for Merseyway
Barclays shuts 1 Bridge Street at 3pm on Friday 29 January and reopens at 4 Arden Walk in Merseyway on Monday 8 February. Hours and what to plan for.
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Offerton
Golden Hind Offerton Reopening After £1m Joseph Holt Revamp
The Golden Hind on Lisburne Lane, shut since late 2023, reopens this autumn after a £1m Joseph Holt refit. New managers, a beer garden and the date so far.
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Stockport Claimant Count 5,595: Under-25s Highest Since 2021
Stockport had 5,595 claimants in September, up 115 on the month. Under-25s hit 1,265, the most for a September since 2021, yet the rate is GM's lowest.
Business
Stockport Business Awards 2026: All 13 Winners Named
All 13 Stockport Business Awards 2026 winners: Mini Gears, Coffee Block and Stockport Advocacy among them. The night raised over £6,000 for Signpost for Carers.
Business
OCU Group Sale: £1.2bn Stockport Firm Agrees Deal With TDR
OCU Group, run from Greek Street, is being sold to TDR Capital. Revenue grew from £295m to £1.2bn in four years; the deal still needs regulatory approval.
Cheadle Hulme
Stanley House, Cheadle Hulme: 14-Lease Offices Change Hands
Goyt Properties has bought Stanley House on Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme, offices with 14 leases, and will keep it as serviced offices for small firms.
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Stockport New Companies: 266 in August, Down 24 on a Year
266 companies took a Stockport borough address in August, 24 fewer than a year ago. Retail leads the list, and two Bramhall postcodes hold 1,766 active firms.
Business
Weir Mill Stockport: Rita Ray's, Bodega and Kontrol Open
Weir Mill Stockport has no visitor parking: it is car free bar blue badge bays under the viaduct. Redrock car park is under 5 minutes' walk, or take the train.