Stockport
Americannoun
noun
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a town in NW England, in Stockport unitary authority, Greater Manchester: an early textile centre and scene of several labour disturbances in the early 19th century; engineering, electronics. Pop: 136 082 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 282 500 (2003 est). Area: 126 sq km (49 sq miles)
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Peers, from Stockport, was granted conditional bail until sentence, which will take place at the conclusion of the trial involving the other men.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Cheadle in Stockport had a station just off the high street up until 1917.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The husband, from the Stockport area of Greater Manchester, will be sentenced for the counts he has admitted at the conclusion of the trial.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The Liberal Democrats also performed strongly, regaining control of Stockport thanks to gaining seats from the Conservatives.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Maddie’s faith in humanity was restored and she pushed her way out of the crowd and set off down the cobbled back lanes of Stockport.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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