A 36-year-old motorcyclist is in a critical condition following a collision in Reddish last night.

A Ford Mondeo collided with his Honda CBR 9000 on Greg Street just after 5pm.

Market goers can now try a taste of Stockport with the launch of the town?s very own sausage.

The Stockport Tiddlypig has been created by butcher Simon Orman and is on sale in the Produce Hall as part of the market?s 750th anniversary celebrations.

A pensioner has died after being overcome by smoke as he battled to save his home from fire.

Barry Smith, 68, collapsed on his kitchen floor on Saturday at 1am as he tried to throw water on the flames.

Stockport council?s staff canteen has been given the worst rating possible by its own food hygiene inspectors.

Stopford House cafe, which caters for both councillors and officers, was shut down for several days last year after officers carried out their last full inspection in September las year.

A nature reserve has received a £10,000 lottery grant.

Stockport Council and The Friends of Abney Hall Park have secured the grant from the Big Lottery Fund Awards for All to enhance the park.