The Latest Breaking News from Stockport

Stockport MP insists he 'condemns all form of abuse and discrimination' after 'Jabba the Hutt' controversy

It comes after renewed pressure from Labour councillors

Manchester Evening News · Oct 11, 2022

Stockport council leader’s bold green belt claim as bosses commit to masterplan consultation

Coun Mark Hunter believes the government will soon cut Stockport’s house building target - which currently stands at more than 1,100 new homes per year - by around 25pc.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 11, 2022

Fear over loan shark lenders ‘prospering’ from cost of living crisis

“While the police can enforce, what they can’t do is find that alternative credit option for people."

Manchester Evening News · Oct 11, 2022

Dad-of-two dies in horror crash at hovercraft race

Tributes are being paid to Stockport-born father-of-two Daniel Newton

Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022

Jenny Powell flashes legs in glittering pink display in Manchester after undergoing mystery operation

The 54-year-old stood out in bright pink, blazer-style minidress as she stepped out in Stockport

Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022

Labour councillor deemed ‘unfit’ to stand for election delivers blistering attack on local party as he resigns during meeting

“For my own dignity and the people I represent, I can no longer continue as a Labour Party councillor."

Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022

Devastated teenager forced to pay £200 to council after they picked up her missing dog

Darcy Jones, 17, from Stockport, was forced to pay more than £200 after her Yorkshire terrier Mooch went missing and was collected by council dog wardens just one day later

Daily Mirror · Oct 7, 2022

Demolition of ‘unsightly’ buildings to open up ‘vista’ near Stockport train station before more ‘state-of-the-art’ offices go up

Bosses say the ‘poor condition and appearance’ of the properties is now having an ‘negative impact on the desirability of Stockport Exchange as a ‘premier office’ location.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022

People in Stockport could pay more to park, get married and replace missing bins as council bids to close £17m budget gap

Bosses say the council is facing a period of ‘unprecedented uncertainty’, linked to volatility in the energy prices, the cost of living crisis and the fallout from the pandemic.

Manchester Evening News · Oct 7, 2022

Inside Will Mellor's family cafe in Stockport - with an entire village cheering him on for Strictly Come Dancing success

Mellors Cafe in Romiley are backing Will all the way in Strictly Come Dancing - and the whole village is getting on board too

Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022