Tucked away in the middle of Merseyway, Stockroom isn’t just a new library... it’s a whole rethinking of what public spaces can be. With retro arcade machines upstairs, a calm sensory room downstairs, and a café you’ll actually want to sit in, this is a place made for everyone. Whether you’re working, wandering or just killing time with the kids, it’s the kind of space that makes you feel like your town’s moving in the right direction.

Who doesn't love a bit of live theatre? The collective experience of sitting together watching performers give their all for our entertainment, with no second chances, no cuts and resets, no room for error. We're taking a moment to celebrate the best theatres in our region and taking a peek into what's coming up in the near future in each one!

Stockroom is Stockport’s brand new creative and cultural space — part library, part performance venue, part community living room. Housed on Merseyway, it’s a place built by and for the people, full of stories, ideas, and possibility.

An article honouring World War II heroes from Greater Manchester, including Marine James Conway, William Speakman, David Teacher, John Beeley, Alan Turing, Dougie Farrington, Tony Johnson, Oldham’s munitions workers, and Bolton’s Harry Goslin. It shares their stories of bravery and sacrifice, celebrating their legacy on VE Day.