Headlines for Manchester February 28: Plans to bring Metrolink to more areas of Stockport, Nine Greater Manchester buildings shortlisted for architecture awards & Master plan to improve Stockport.
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00:00 Hello, I'm Emma Higgins with your Manchester Headlines.
00:05 Plans to bring the Metrolink to Stockport could see tram services going to other areas
00:09 in the borough as part of a phased expansion.
00:12 Potential routes between Stockport and East Didsbury could be protected for future tram
00:16 tracks and a route from Marple to the city centre may be on the cards.
00:21 Nine Greater Manchester buildings have been shortlisted for this year's Royal Institute
00:25 of British Architects awards, including the Manchester College and New Century.
00:30 The shortlist of projects includes a mix of innovative new designs and historic buildings
00:35 that have been given a new lease of life.
00:38 And finally, a master plan on the future of Stockport aims to grow its economy and create
00:43 thousands of new homes and jobs in the borough.
00:46 The plan includes raising school standards, creating safe neighbourhoods and tackling
00:50 poverty.
00:51 That's your local headlines for now.
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