'It’s a Grade II* listed structure and it looks knackered': Rail bosses urged to do more to preserve Stockport's iconic viaduct

direct to your inboxPlans for a giant 18-storey tower block in Stockport have been given the green light despite fears over the ‘Hong Kongisation’ of the town centre.The high rise ‘resi-tower' - boasting 98 apartments - is to be built on the pay and display car park between Piccadilly and Fletcher Street and opposite Regal House.It will feature a six storey ‘plinth’ at its base, with a ‘relatively slim’ tower rising from the Piccadilly side.The base is mainly earmarked for commercial units -

Erika Jayne’s estranged husband, Tom Girardi, is having major health issues amid his legal trouble, his brother Robert Girardi claims.

direct to your inboxStockport County manager Jim Gannon was left proud by his side’s performance following their 1-0 defeat to West Ham United in the FA Cup on Monday night.A commendable performance saw the Hatters hold their Premier League opponents for over 80 minutes at Edgeley Park before a late header from Craig Dawson sent the visitors through to the fourth round.“The lads are naturally disappointed, but that’s a sign of how well that they competed tonight,” said Gannon at full-time.“I

direct to your inboxA Stockport County fan let off an impressive firework display during the team's FA Cup fixture against West Ham.The game, which was held at Edgeley Park in the third round of the cup, had to be halted a quarter of an hour in due to a prolonged and loud fireworks display outside the ground.West Ham player Mark Noble and referee Mike Dean were spotted enjoying the spectacle above the Hardcastle Road stadium on Monday night.

direct to your inboxStockport County manager Jim Gannon insists his squad must enjoy the occasion when they face West Ham United in the FA Cup third round tonight.The Hatters will welcome their Premier League opponents to Edgeley Park for a first meeting since their League Cup fourth-round replay in 1996.

I Am Greta director Nathan Grossman first began filming climate change activist Greta Thunberg long before the Swedish teenager became an international cause célèbre.

Garrett Bradley, the award-winning director of Time, says her documentary “really stands on the shoulders of a film like 13th.”

direct to your inboxLiam Hogan says there is enough belief within the Stockport County squad to think that they can cause an upset against West Ham United tomorrow night. The Hatters face off against David Moyes’ men in the third round of the FA Cup at Edgeley Park – the first time the club has reached this level of the competition since 2006/07.

direct to your inboxThe Great British Bake Off returned last night for a special episode to welcome the New Year.

direct to your inboxA man has appeared in court accused of having a knife in Stockport town centre.Police were called to Warren Street shortly before 2pm on Monday to reports of a man with a knife.Officers attended and Lee Fardy, 43, of Stonemill Terrace, Lancashire Hill, was arrested.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereHe appeared at Stockport Magistrates' Court on

Rangers team to 'home' in on the title with two big Ibrox wins against Hibs and Celtic. The leaders are 16 points clear of Celtic, who have three games in hand, and are unbeaten at Ibrox this season.

With Christmas approaching, Bill Murray has a gift for everyone.

straight to your inboxJermaine Jenas has urged Gareth Southgate to consider John Stones for England again after his Manchester City form. The defender has dropped off the international radar after he became effectively sixth-choice centre-back for City last season due to injuries and poor form.

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Erika Girardi allegedly claims that her husband Tom Girardi had multiple affairs during their 21-year marriage.

coronavirus pandemic or the reckoning with long-simmering social injustice issues, the year challenged us all in unexpected ways.But on a lighter note, the year also saw the reunion we've all been waiting for, a jaw-dropping move by the royals and another stunning achievement by none other than Beyonce.As this year comes to a close, ET is looking back on the biggest stories that not just spurred Hollywood into action, but captured the world's attention.No one could escape the coronavirus

Sleepless nights, dirty nappies and endless laundry – new babies are hard work. But you won’t catch Connie Yates or Chris Gard moaning about their 19-week-old bundle of joy.