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The loss of a community cafe on one of Stockport's busiest high streets has sparked fears that more shops in the area could be in danger of closing.

Fears are growing over flooding on Stockport's roads and pavements due to blocked drains.

Stockport railway station is in a "shocking state" and needs urgent attention to bring it up to standards, a councillor in the borough has claimed.

Graffiti with sectarian slogans was removed in Stockport today after being reported to the police this weekend.

The flag at Stockport Town Hall will be flown at half mast to remember 'force to be reckoned with' Councillor Sheila Bailey, who has passed away. The news was announced on Wednesday night (August 3) officially by Stockport Council.

Residents on a street in Stockport have asked to 'minimise' car movements after a sinkhole opened up on the road surface. The small hole was discovered on Rae Street, at the junction with Bloom Street in Edgeley.

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direct to your inboxStanding at 111 ft tall and made of more than 20 million bricks, Stockport’s viaduct is without doubt the town’s most famous landmark.Built in 1840, the historic 27-arch structure is a great feat of Victorian engineering - and one of which Stopfordians are rightfully proud.But concerns are mounting over its current limestone-stained, weed-infested appearance.It was last cleaned from top to bottom some 30 years ago at a cost of £3m.And while Network Rail bosses say there is £1m to spend on the viaduct between now and 2024, the cost of sorting out drainage and other issues today is thought to be closer to £20m.Edgeley councillor Matt Wynne has launched a campaign to have the Grade II* listed properly spruced up.With the