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From Amarillo to Stockport: 15 of Neil Sedaka’s greatest songs, and their extraordinary stories

From being a writer for hire in the 1950s to his solo pop stardom and emphatic 1970s comeback, the late musician’s catalogue is stuffed with stunning, surprising songcraft

The Guardian - UK

Stockport man in court accused of plot to drug and rape his wife

Man in 60s also faces charges of raping and sexually assaulting his wife over period of 20 years

The Guardian - UK

Who exactly is Ethan Pye? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report

The young League One centre-back has attracted interest from further afield

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First of nine new river walks in England announced for north-west

Mersey Valley Way takes in Manchester and Stockport on its 13-mile route with other walks to be identified in 2026

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The Stone Roses' Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield's cause of death revealed

Mounfield died at his home in Heaton Moor, Stockport on the morning of November 20

Evening Standard

Ricky Hatton is thought to have killed himself, inquest told

Provisional cause of death for former boxing world champion given at opening of inquest in Stockport

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Where is House of Guinness filmed? The Manchester and Liverpool locations behind the Netflix series

Here are the UK settings standing in for Dublin’s famed stout brewery

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Ricky Hatton’s family confirm route for boxing icon’s funeral procession as fans prepare to pay respects

The Stockport-born boxer died at the age of 46 this month, to the devastation of fans in Britain and worldwide

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Woman charged with murder after great-grandmother, 93, found dead

Judy Zussman was discovered by officers at a home in Gatley, Stockport, on the morning of April 16.

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Richie Wellens hails Leyton Orient’s ‘outstanding’ victory over Stockport

The Londoners prevailed 4-1 on spot-kicks.

The Independent UK

Stockport County boss extends INCREDIBLE 14-season record with a win against Huddersfield Town

Stockport County confirmed their place in the League One play-offs over Easter, and with it extended a unique Dave Challinor record by another year

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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

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

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 Independent 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

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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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