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Desperate family issue plea for Stockport dad missing since Wednesday

He’s understood to have last been seen wearing a bright orange/red coat, grey trousers, and brown boots.

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The family of ‘an incredible dad’ missing from Stockport since Wednesday has issued a heartfelt plea for him to come home.

Graham Stone, 53, was last seen on Waterside in the Marple area at around 10.15am on Wednesday 29 September.

Investigators have released images of Graham, who’s described as 6ft tall, of a slim build, with long, dark, grey hair – which is balding on top and a long, grey beard.

He’s understood to have last been seen wearing a bright orange/red coat, grey trousers, and brown boots.

His partner Stephanie said: “Graham has been missing since Wednesday and our lives have been turned upside down.

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“I normally talk a lot, but I am lost for words to describe what we are feeling. Graham, I miss you and you’re such an incredible dad – there’s a hole in our family.

“We need you safe; we need you home. Jake needs his dad. Max needs his Papa. I need you back.

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“Please get in touch with us, any of our friends, or the police.”

Please call 0161 856 9769 with any information.

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Public urged to call the police if they see this wanted man

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Public urged to call the police if they see this wanted man

Cheshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a wanted man with links to Macclesfield and Alsager.

Joshua Wyatt, 34, is wanted on recall to prison, and officers are urging anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to come forward.

Wyatt is described as being 183cm (6ft) tall and of medium build, with a bald head and blue eyes.

Police believe he has links to both Macclesfield and Alsager.

Anyone who sees Wyatt or has information about where he may be is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or report information via the force’s website.

Information should be provided quoting reference number 26000809013.

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Huge shuttle bus effort laid on to get Manchester United fans to Old Trafford amid tram disruption

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Huge shuttle bus effort laid on to get Manchester United fans to Old Trafford amid tram disruption

Transport for Greater Manchester has announced a shuttle bus scheme to help Manchester United fans get to Old Trafford this week, amid major tram disruption.

Fans won’t be able to use trams to get to the ground as usual, due to huge improvement works which are in place until Monday 2 November.

There’ll be no trams at all on the Altrincham, Trafford Park, and Eccles lines, with Airport and East Didsbury trams only going as far as Firswood.

That means that fans heading to Manchester United’s home game against Bournemouth would have been a little stuck without this newly-announced shuttle bus service.

Frequent dedicated shuttle buses will run running Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham Interchange and the Trafford Centre, taking fans directly to Old Trafford before the game.

Frequencies range from five to 20 minutes depending on the route and time, with details available online. Return services will be in place after the final whistle.

TfGM staff will be at key stops and interchanges throughout the day to help fans get to the match and provide travel advice.

Huge shuttle bus effort laid on to get Manchester United fans to Old Trafford amid tram disruption. Credit: TfGM

Ian Davies, TfGM’s Network Director for Metrolink, said: “There is no good time to disrupt passengers to carry out these works, and this is the first time in over a decade that trams won’t serve Old Trafford on a match day, but these works are essential and will enable us to provide a better service in future. I am very sorry to fans who face disruption.

“We’ve put a range of alternative travel options in place, including dedicated shuttle buses, bolstered Bee Network bus services, rail options and ticket acceptance arrangements will help fans get to and from the game.

“Journey options will be different from usual, so we would encourage supporters to plan ahead, check their route and our website before they travel and leave plenty of time to get to and from the stadium.”

TfGM is advising supporters to leave around an hour earlier to help make sure they arrive in time for kick-off.

Full details of the shuttle buses, alternative routes and ticket acceptance arrangements can be found on the dedicated Manchester United v Bournemouth travel information page.

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