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Stockport commemorates 80 years since D-Day

A commemoration of 80 years since D-Day took place from 3pm at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery on 6 June 2024 (Image - Alasdair Perry)

Commemoration events took place across Stockport borough today to mark 80 years since the allied landings on D-Day. 

In the town centre, a ceremony took place led by Sam Corley, Bishop of Stockport. Other speakers included Paul Brearley, deputy lieutenant of Greater Manchester, and Stockport Mayor Suzanne Wyatt. 

The three speakers reflected on the sacrifice of veterans, and their role in bringing tyranny to an end. 

Read more HERE.

100-year-old Stockport resident shares life advice

Elsie Shackcloth, believed to be the oldest female in Stockport, shared her secrets to a long life on her 100th birthday (Image - Philosophy PR)

Elsie Shackcloth, a Cheadle resident, celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday 30 May 2024. 

Her secrets to living a long life are "eating well, living well, and laughing". 

Originally from North Manchester, Elsie was born in St Mary's Hospital on Oxford Road in 1924. 

She is believed to be the oldest woman in Stockport - although not the oldest woman from Stockport! That accolade belongs to 104-year-old twin sisters Elma Harris and Thelma Barratt. 

Read more HERE.

Stockport railway station to get 42 new pieces of artwork

Plans have been submitted for 42 new artworks along the station road approach to Stockport railway station (Image - Stockport Council)

Stockport railway station could be set for a dramatic makeover in the near future, as plans are submitted for 42 new pieces of artwork to be installed along the Station Road approach to the building. 

The artworks would be massively wide-ranging in terms of style, size, theme, and location. 

Some are works of photography - others are beautiful paintings of local landmarks, with abstract, impressionist, and classical styles on show, to name a few. 

Read more HERE.

Spiral ramp and riverfront walk opens at Stockport Interchange