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8 hours ago
- General
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Emotional scenes as firefighters wave goodbye to old fire station
Serving and retired firefighters came together for a final parade at Stockport's old central fire station. Crews have now moved out of Stockport Community Fire Station ahead of work beginning on its 'state-of-the-art' replacement. The building on King Street West - between the town centre and Edgeley -is being demolished and rebuilt as part of a £6m project. Fire service bosses initially wanted to close the station, along with Whitehill station in Reddish, and merge them into one new station. READ MORE: Friends left stunned at Manchester Airport after landing £24,000 in terminal READ MORE: 'What happened to my wife was horrendous - the person responsible needs to come forward' But the large amount of redevelopment in the borough, particularly in and around the town centre, meant fire service chiefs were unable to find an affordable and suitable new site for the proposed new station. In November 2022 it was announced they would be retaining both and spending £6m on each, rebuilding them. The Stockport station is being done first. Crews working there have been relocated to Whitehill. The Manchester branch of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) posted on Facebook on Tuesday saying: "Today Stockport fire station closed its doors for the last time. "Crews will be working from Whitehill station whilst the old station at Stockport is demolished and the new one is built. Firefighters and retired Firefighters came together this morning for the last ever parade." The new building is expected to be ready for firefighters to move into next September. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) insists there will be no reduction in the number of fire engines or firefighters during the rebuild, and say they are 'absolutely confident that we will continue to provide our excellent emergency response'. "Firefighters will continue their usual duties in and around Stockport's station area, including prevention activities, school visits and training," they added. Sarah Nattrass, Aassistant chief fire officer, said: 'Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service apologises for any delay residents have felt in us providing an update to our plans for Stockport fire station. "We understand that any visible change in our arrangements can bring uncertainties and worries. 'The state-of-the-art fire station is set to be delivered in Autumn next year and will provide the community with a modern, flexible, resilient fire and rescue service. 'A public consultation was first undertaken in Spring 2023 to make sure the plans developed were in tune with the needs of the local community. Further details and updates have been available on our website throughout the process. 'I also want to reassure residents that there will be no reduction in the amount of fire engines or firefighters in the area during the rebuild process, with crews moving to nearby Whitehill station. "This decision has been taken after extensive data analysis and we are absolutely confident that we will continue to provide our excellent emergency response both within the immediate area around Stockport King Street West Fire Station and across the wider borough of Stockport. 'I am committed to providing our local community opportunities to hear directly from us as the construction of the new community fire station, which will bring lasting benefits to the borough, progresses.'
BBC News
8 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
'I bought my first home then was told I have cancer'
A 28-year-old woman has described the "absolutely awful" moment she was diagnosed with terminal cancer just months after getting engaged and buying her first Lonergan fell ill while on holiday in South Africa in January 2024, and remembers a sudden loss of appetite, breathlessness, and weight loss."I'd been the same weight for about 10 years so I instantly knew something was wrong," she initially put her symptoms down to a viral infection but after several scans she was diagnosed with stage three lung cancer. Ms Lonergan, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, said the results were "a massive shock" because she and her fiancé Will Rotheram were both "really fit, and had never smoked". Months after surgery to remove a tumour in the April, she got even more bad news."I was told the cancer had spread and that I'd be referred to The Christie to see a specialist," Ms Lonergan is now in the hands of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, in Manchester, described as one of Europe's leading cancer went on to have further surgery to remove a significant part of her lungs but in December the diagnosis worsened again."They told me it was Stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer, and that it was now in my neck and the lymph nodes around my chest area," Laura cancer was rare, incurable, and Laura was given less than 10 years to live. "It was devastating to find out," her partner said. "We got the first diagnosis on the Monday and then got the keys to our house on the Friday."Ms Lonergan said the whole experience had been "terrifying"."When you hear the words cancer, the first thing you think is that you're going to die; so it was absolutely awful."However, the running enthusiasts also wanted to use the difficult news for good and will take part in fundraiser for The Christie later as a sign of appreciation for the treatment they have Rotheram, who completed the Manchester Marathon in April, will join 14 friends on a monster 100 km (61 miles) Ultra Challenge in the Peak Lonergan, alongside friends and family, will run with them for the first 10 miles. Raise awareness "It's an unbelievably hard challenge," said Mr Rotheram, who ran a 100k back in 2023. "I did it with a couple of friends and said I'd never do it again because it was the hardest thing I've ever done. You're awake for well over 24 hours and so you get sleep deprived."Ms Lonergan recalled running the Manchester half marathon in October, completely unaware she had a collapsed lung."I'd be training for months but found it very difficult, and thought it was because I wasn't fit enough," she said."I was having panic attacks and my airway was blocked from the tumour, so I wasn't getting any oxygen."She still finished the race in just over two above all the pair said the main goal is "to raise awareness"."If you do feel that something isn't right in your body, you do need to push it with your doctors so you are heard," Mr Rotheram far they have raised more than £26,000 for The Christie. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Police search for bogus roofer who conned homeowners
Police are searching for a "heartless" fraudster who skipped his sentencing hearing after conning homeowners by convincing them to part with thousands of pounds for unnecessary Lee had previous convictions and had been released from jail under licence but continued to swindle eight victims across north-west England, with three in Stockport, Greater 39-year-old, of Preston, Lancashire, pleaded guilty to eight fraud offences including one relating to a loss of £118,000 before a trial was due to start at Preston Crown then failed to attending a further hearing earlier this month when he was sentenced in his absence to 10 years in prison. A warrant has since been issued for his arrest following the investigation by Lancashire Police and trading standards departments in Stockport and Halton, Cheshire. Lee had traded under the names Drysky Property Services and Dedicated Roofing Solutions, with victims – many of whom were vulnerable - targeted for unnecessary, substandard or incomplete property work, the court heard. Police also discovered his cousin Eli Young, who was living with him in Rosemary Lane, Bartle, was also involved in defrauding three of the 41-year-old was also sentenced to four years' sentencing, Judge Unsworth described the offending as "deliberate, planned and heartless."Councillor Dan Oliver, cabinet member for public protection at Stockport Council, said: "These types of crimes have a detrimental impact on the victims long after they are committed and I hope they gain some small comfort from the sentencing." Read more stories from Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Teenager disappears after he was last seen boarding plane at Manchester Airport
A teenager has been reported as missing after he was last seen boarding a flight from Manchester to Kuala Lumpur almost three weeks ago. Police have issued an urgent appeal to find 17-year-old David today, June 25. Officers say the teen, from Stockport, is known to have boarded the flight to the Malaysian capital earlier this month. He was last seen at Manchester Airport at 6.30am on Friday, June 6. Greater Manchester Police is now trying to trace the teen's movements and want to speak to anyone who can help. A GMP spokesperson said: "Do you know David from Stockport? READ MORE: Is it safe to travel to Cyprus? Simon Calder's expert verdict READ MORE: Latest change to Foreign Office advice for people visiting Cyprus "David (17) was last seen in Manchester Airport at 6:30am on Friday, June 6 2025, but is known to have boarded an aeroplane to Kuala Lumpur. "Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may know David, his movements or anything else that could help our investigation." David's surname and a description have not been given by GMP, but two photos of the youngster have been released. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Join the Liverpool ECHO Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community to receive the latest news straight to your phone by clicking here. Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the Echo Daily newsletter here
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Stockport: Family tribute to 'kind and caring' crash victim, 23
The family of a 23-year-old man who died after being hit by a car said they would "love him and miss him for the rest of our lives".Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to reports of a collision on Lower Bents Lane in Stockport at about 22:20 BST on force said a pedestrian, Joel Sheldon, was taken to hospital but died the following a statement, his family said: "Our beautiful son Joel was caring, kind, and loved by everyone that knew him." The family added: "He smiled constantly and loved life. His energy was infectious and the outpouring of love for him has made us so immensely proud."Police have appealed for anyone with information or dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage to contact them. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
