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
Children in the UK have just gone back to school from the summer holidays, and Stacie, 37, from Stockport, says her mind often feels especially busy in September.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
But mum-of-five Carol, from Stockport, welcomes the changes at her children's school.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
As she worked as a care worker in Stockport, she also rose quickly through the ranks of the union Unison, and she credits the union movement for encouraging her to enter politics.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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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