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Eight men charged with 57 offences after series of targeted Co-op shop thefts
Crime
'The message is clear - criminality and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated'
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Update after son, 20, cleared of murdering dad at home
Stockport
Darren McGowan's son was acquitted of murder and manslaughter by jurors following a week-long trial
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The most affordable places to buy a home in Stockport where prices have fallen this year
Stockport
'The cheapest areas to buy a home in Stockport according to Rightmove's latest house price data, along with area insight from a local estate agent'
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How much it costs to buy and rent in the Greater Manchester town dubbed 'the new Berlin'
Stockport Town Centre
It is now one of the 'coolest places to live in the UK' thanks to new developments, but many locals claim prices have 'shot up'
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It's one of the 'coolest places to live in the UK', but some people in this Greater Manchester area feel left behind
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There are fears of 'gentrification' as the town rides the crest of a wave
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LIVE: Emergency services descend on park in Stockport - latest updates
Offerton
Police, fire crews and incident response units are at the scene this evening
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Man 'diced with death' after taking ladders into electricity substation to rescue cat
Stockport
"Fortunately, on this occasion, nobody came to any harm, but it could have easily been so different.”
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'He never deserved to die. I regret this every single day; I am truly, truly sorry'
Stockport
Liam Fosbrook was 'fuelled by rage' when he fatally knifed Dylan Towers in a 'misguided attempt to protect' his sibling
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Man jailed over killing of sister's 'nuisance' ex after he turned up uninvited in her garden
Courts
Liam Fosbrook repeatedly stabbed Dylan Towers after confronting him outside his sibling's home in Stockport.
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I've been frying chips since I was 14 - now I've been named best in the UK
Woodley
"When I first started working here everyone was joking, saying 'you'll bloody stink of fish' but look at me now, I'm voted the best employee in the country"
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Family issues 'fed through' to violence inflicted by man, 19, in McDonald's... months before tragic incident with his father
Courts
Joseph McGowan, 20, downed ten pints before punching and kicking rivals at the fast-food restaurant
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Developers want to build 100 houses on Greater Manchester high school playing fields
Offerton
The land owned by Stockport Grammar School hasn't been used for seven years
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'It's gone mad...' Darts club sees massive surge in new members inspired by Luke Littler
Stockport
'He's going to inspire a nation'
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The 46 Greater Manchester restaurants, bars and cafes that have closed their doors in 2023
Manchester restaurants
In 2023 we've had to say goodbye to a staggering number of hospitality businesses, with many closures due to the aftershocks of the pandemic and rising energy bills
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Man, 20, 'lost temper and choked out' dad following drunken row, murder trial hears
Stockport
Joseph McGowan, 20, denies murdering his dad, Darren McGowan
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'It's lousy': Shock as punters planning to throw final farewell to beloved local pub find it boarded up
Stockport
The Golden Hind in Offerton was expected to close on or after the 26 November but has already been shuttered
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Residents 'gutted' after sudden Facebook rumours about beloved pub prove correct
Stockport
The Golden Hind in Offerton was first opened in 1967. But Greene King confirmed the pub is set to close at the end of the month
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Thug cackled as half-naked partner cowered among bin bags after sickening attack
Stockport
'I will never forgive him'
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Stockport man Joseph McGowan, 20, denies murdering Darren McGowan
Stockport
Joseph McGowan will go on trial in November
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Teenager fighting for life after horror motorbike smash
Stockport
Police are appealing for witnesses
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The Greater Manchester pub named one of the best in the UK for families that customers say is 'amazing'
Pubs and bars
The Puss in Boots is known for being a family-friendly and dog-friendly spot, boasting a huge beer garden and outdoor play area for younger kids
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'The difference between life and death': Opposition to Offerton Fire Station cuts heats up
Offerton
Proposals to reduce the service from Offerton and Sale fire stations is currently under consultation
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Heartbreak as gang pin down family's cat and brutally kick him in vile attack
Stockport
Tosca now needs veterinary treatment
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Fire service consultation on controversial night cover plans extended after backlash
Greater Manchester Fire Service
A public consulation has now been extended to allow residents more time to have their say
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