Stockport3 hrs agoHow did coachman Scotch Bob became a local legend?Looking and sounding like Santa Claus, James Telford was loved by his horse-drawn omnibus passengers.3 hrs ago15 hrs agoTwo schools told to urgently improve by inspectorsThe two primary schools in Stockport and Dukinfield are both placed in special measures.15 hrs ago16 hrs agoMotorcyclist killed on M56 after police pursuitThe man was spotted driving dangerously by officers on the M60 near Stockport Pyramid, police say.16 hrs ago4 days agoAnother man admits raping woman drugged by husband over 20 yearsThe husband is accused of inviting 13 other men to abuse her at their family home in Stockport.4 days ago9 Oct 2026Train services resume after major disruption but delays continueAn empty Northern train became stranded near Stockport Viaduct, causing widespread issues during rush hour.9 Oct 202625 Sept 2026Touts in US, Latvia and Germany selling Manchester gig ticketsTickets for almost 300 events, including small independent venues, were found being touted on Viagogo.25 Sept 202616 Sept 2026Husband who drugged and raped wife for 20 years no longer part of trialTwelve other men are still due to stand trial accused of serious sexual offences against the same woman.16 Sept 20265 Sept 2026Dads have to go back to work too soon after babies born, families sayMelissa Johns, 36, from Greater Manchester, says two weeks paternity leave is 'not enough' in 2026.5 Sept 20264 Sept 2026Jury sworn in for trial of husband accused of drugging and raping wife with 12 othersProsecutors allege the Stockport woman was abused for more than 20 years without her knowledge. 4 Sept 2026...
