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Man jailed for more than eight years after throwing acid in teenager’s face

Gilson Martins, 23, attacked his 16-year-old victim in Stockport.

Evening Standard

Aimee Lou Wood: 'Filming The White Lotus reminded me how much I treasure a normal, quiet life'

The Stockport-born actress also admitted to struggling with insecurities while on the show's set

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Aimee Lou Wood says she was diagnosed with ADHD and autistic traits

The Stockport-born star, 31, is known for HBO’s dark comedy The White Lotus and Netflix hit Sex Education.

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Sky to cut around 2,000 jobs in call centre shake-up

The media group has said it will shut its call centres in Stockport, Sheffield and central Leeds as more customers interact with the firm online.

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Urgent appeal for two missing schoolgirls in Manchester

There have been possible sightings of the pair in Bury, Bolton, Stockport and Manchester city centre

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Aimee Lou Wood: How we all fell for the Stockport-born star of The White Lotus

Set to follow her White Lotus role with a white Christmas cameo for M&S, it’s confirmed: Aimee Lou Wood is 2025’s biggest breakout star. Here’s the lowdown on her life story so far

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11 Labour councillors suspended in ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp probe

The 11 councillors, who were administratively suspended on Tuesday, are understood to come from Tameside and Stockport councils.

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Judge rejects attempt to overturn inquest verdict on Stockport scout’s death

Scout leaders had launched judicial review over verdict of unlawful killing of Ben Leonard, 16, who fell from cliff on expedition

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Judge rejects Scout leaders’ bid to overturn unlawful killing verdict

Ben Leonard, 16, died while on a trip to North Wales with the Reddish Explorer Scouts from Stockport, Greater Manchester, in 2018.

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Zoe Ball ‘so proud’ of Scott Mills as he takes over BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show

His first show was celebrated by famous faces sending in messages of support and with the Greater Manchester town of Stockport being renamed.

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Stockport station renamed Scottport to mark Scott Mills’ new radio show

Signage and screens changed for 24 hours to welcome veteran BBC presenter to Radio 2 breakfast show

The Guardian - UK

Scott Mills says his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast debut is ‘hard to process’ after replacing Zoe Ball

‘This might be the best day of my life, apart from getting married,’ said presenter

The Independent UK

Stockport renamed Scottport to mark Scott Mills’ new BBC Radio 2 show

The Breakfast Show host was serenaded by a choir performing a medley of songs with altered words to celebrate his name.

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10cc’s Graham Gouldman: ‘Every West Indian person I’ve spoken to loves Dreadlock Holiday – but I wouldn’t write certain lines now’

As the 78-year-old star tours his latest solo LP, he answers your questions on his Everton terrace anthem, the making of I’m Not in Love and hosting Joey Ramone in Stockport

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Stockport sanctuary owner fears for lives of dogs after being served eviction notice

Ali Clark, who runs Chadkirk dog sanctuary, looks after dogs with behavioural problems that cannot be rehomed

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Why Wrexham struggle to score: How the club lack goalscorers, despite a wealth of options

Wrexham have just 11 goals in 15 games - so what needs to change at the Racecourse?

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Man charged after three-week-old dies in road crash

Craig Nunn, of Sandy Lane, Stockport, has also been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving, West Mercia Police confirmed

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Stockport assistant Andy Mangan denied Real Madrid move due to Brexit regulations

The Stockport assistant coach Andy Mangan has been denied a move to Real Madrid after being refused a work permit

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Stockport nursery worker who mishandled and verbally abused children is jailed

Rebecca Gregory sentenced to three years after she was seen on CCTV threatening to kick one child in the head

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‘Grey belt is a misnomer’: Stockport divided on Labour’s housing plans

High Lane residents have already fought one battle against new homes. But some welcome government’s proposals

The Guardian - UK

Where tourists seldom tread, part 10: four more towns with hidden histories

We continue our series on towns the guidebook writers skip with visits to Gillingham, Camborne, East Kilbride and Stockport

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re proud of them all’: Euros final has special meaning in home towns of Foden, Palmer and Mainoo

People in Manchester and Stockport fondly remember players when they were talented young boys

The Independent UK

Kobbie Mainoo recalls journey from Stockport pitches to Euros for England trio

Mainoo, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer all played grassroots football in the area.

Evening Standard

McDonald's launches vegan ice cream in two delicious flavours

It’s available in two flavours: chocolate and strawberry

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Kate Roughley jailed for 14 years over death of baby at Stockport nursery

Deputy manager of Tiny Toes nursery sentenced over manslaughter of nine-month-old Genevieve Meehan

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