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Councillor apologises for naming street after ex-leader who lied to child sex abuse inquiry
He has personally said sorry for 'any upset caused'. → Read More
Plans to name street after council leader who LIED to child sex abuse inquiry ditched after outcry
The move was fiercely criticised by Richard Scorer, the specialist lawyer who represented victims at the national child sex abuse inquiry → Read More
Plan to permanently close leisure centre questioned following ‘pointless' consultation
"It's not said what we would like so we turn around and say ‘it’s only a handful of people and they have got it wrong’." → Read More
Lidl submits plans for 'high quality' new store at Stockport industrial works site
The budget supermarket giant confirmed it was drawing up proposals last year, and has now lodged an application with the council → Read More
The idea that could help solve Greater Manchester area's 40,000-to-one problem
“If they are all working together then perhaps they can make a go of it, rather than relying on personal customers just for that one bank." → Read More
Drivers could be fined by council in five problem areas after law change
It comes after the law was changed last year to allow local authorities outside of London to fine motorists for ‘moving traffic offences’. → Read More
Council boss in hot water after tweeting 'toilet paper' snap of rival's election leaflet
It comes after a former Labour councillor declared he would be standing for the Tories at this year's local elections. → Read More
Care home residents made to get up at 4.30am so over-stretched staff could get them ready for the day
Linden Housewas found to be in breach of four care regulations → Read More
MP hopeful 'holds his hands up' to behaviour that 'fell below that expected of a councillor'
Coun Liam O'Rourke has apologised - but says he will always stand up for residents when they have been let down. → Read More
Police smash huge £65m-a-year crime network after being led to single Manchester trader
Investigations led to the discovery of a trader at the heart of a huge distribution network of counterfeit goods across the UK. → Read More
Go ahead for 'high nets' activity course near popular Greater Manchester beauty spot
The ‘action adventure’ facility will be based at Hollingworth Lake Country Park, in Littleborough. → Read More
The 15 Greater Manchester schools that the worst possible Ofsted rating
Schools in England are regularly assessed by the watchdog and receive a rating based on the findings of the inspectors. → Read More
The latest masterplan to transform a Greater Manchester neighbourhood
The leader of the council said the blueprint could still be tweaked or changed to reflect what people want. → Read More
Village in fight against 'monstrous' 60ft mast that looks 'ready for launch'
"It’s horrific, I have never seen anything like it" → Read More
Restaurant where 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by teenage boy stripped of its licence
Licensing chiefs said they had ‘no faith’ the management could run the venue responsibly. → Read More
'We are on the cusp of a local movement': Ex-Labour councillor forms new party to fight Stockport's next election
He launched a blistering attack on his local party last year, claiming he had fallen victim to a ‘weaponised’ selection process . → Read More
Councillors battle it out to become Labour MP candidate for key 'red wall' constituency
The seat is currently held by Chris Clarkson who became the constituency’s first ever Conservative MP as the Tories romped to a landslide victory in 2019 → Read More
Dozens of new flats could be built near historic town centre church
A mix of one and two-bedroom apartments would be built on land at Millgate, including the demolition of a former dry cleaners. → Read More
Council bosses threaten action over village's 'eyesore' tyre recycling site
“The residents do not deserve to have the area blighted in this way.” → Read More
The people left stranded in 'Little Europe' and their anger at empty promises
Bus services have become a source of much frustration in one part of Stockport → Read More