Stockport News Archive

Global Search for Cure for Little Scarlet 0 0 24th January 2013 at 6:21PM

THE parents of a girl diagnosed with inoperable cancer are hunting the world for a cure have found a new treatment on ‘their doorstep’. Kate, 42, and Kris Kearns, 40, say they were left with little option after they were told the cancer had s..

County’s Jim Gannon Fired 0 0 16th January 2013 at 10:34AM

A SEVENTH defeat in nine league games saw Jim Gannon relieved of his duties as Stockport County boss following the 3-1 home defeat by Mansfield Town. Fourteen months into his second spell as manager at Edgeley Park, Gannon parted company with the..

Body found in River Goyt identified 0 0 11th January 2013 at 10:15AM

A body found in a river is that of missing Michael Simpson, police confirmed yesterday. Michael, 22, from Heaton Norris, Stockport, has been missing since he left a New Year's Eve party in Stockport. Specialist officers and police divers se..

Man Drowns in River Goyt 0 0 8th January 2013 at 8:38AM

A man is believed to have drowned after being swept past frogmen searching for missing reveller Michael Simpson.

Application to Pull Down Historic Grove Pub 0 0 7th January 2013 at 1:00PM

AN application has been submitted to Stockport Council to demolish The Grove Inn. The pub which was originally the Hazel Grove Inn, is thought to date back to 1790. The application was submitted by Andrew Snape of Snape Estate Agents, Bramhall. ..

Brutal attack on man, during Hazel Grove night out 0 0 8th November 2012 at 10:16AM

A man was left seriously injured after he was savagely attacked during a night out. The 25-year-old is unable to recall the details of the assault, which happened on London Road, Hazel Grove, while he was out with friends.

Stockport Christmas Lights Switch On 0 0 7th November 2012 at 10:55AM

STEPS and The X Factor’s Matt Cardle are amongst the acts that will be performing at the Christmas lights switch on event, which starts at 2.30pm and is organised by Merseyway Shopping Centre.

al-Qaeda terror secret of £500k home 0 0 5th November 2012 at 10:12AM

Residents on an affluent suburban street have spoken of their shock after a neighbour admitted accessing a catalogue of terrorism information on a computer. Umer Farooq pleaded guilty to 14 counts of possession of material that could be useful t..

Grand Central re-Development 0 0 24th October 2012 at 10:41AM

Stockport Council and Muse Developments have signed and sealed a Development Agreement, marking an important milestone in the development of a high-specification office quarter, next to the train station in the town centre.Phase One consists of ..

Urgent Appeal for Tea Makers and Cake Bakers 0 0 19th October 2012 at 11:34AM

Contact the Elderly, the charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older people, is urgently appealing for volunteers living in Stockport to spare just a few hours each month to help with the running of local tea parties ..