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Police appealing for information about missing teenage girl from Stockport

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Danny Jones Danny Jones - 18th August 2025

Local police are asking the Greater Manchester public for more information regarding a missing teenage girl from Stockport.

Freya Andrews, 14, was last seen at approximately 9pm on Sunday night, 17 August, on Didsbury Road, getting a bus back towards the town centre.

Heading towards the Stockport Interchange, the local teenager hasn’t been heard from since; her parents are growing increasingly worried about her.

Authorities are now urging people to come forward with any information they have that might be helpful in locating Freya.

As detailed in the official appeal by Stockport Police, the white female was wearing black shorts, a red top and a black long-sleeve zip-up before she went missing.

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Measuring roughly 5’2″ in height, she has long brown hair and had it tied at the time of her last sighting.

Writing on Facebook, fellow Stopfordian residents wrote, “Her parents are very worried about her. Please share”, and “Please keep your eye out for Freya. Very kind-hearted girl. Let’s get her home safely.”

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Helping spread the news on social media, GMP went on to add: “Officers are concerned about Freya and want to ensure she is safe and well.”

The post has been shared in Stockport towns such as Bredbury, Hazel Grove and Marple, as well as further across Greater Manchester and the North West in hopes of tracking her down.

Anyone with any info they think might be of use should call 101 ASAP, quoting 3495 of 17/08/25.

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Alternatively, you can get in touch with the anonymous referral service Crimestoppers online, or over the phone via 0800 555 111.

Last but not least, if you have urgent information regarding anyone’s safety or a crime being committed, please dial 999 immediately.

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Murder investigation launched as man dies two years after ‘life-changing’ Oldham attack

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man who was attacked two years ago in Oldham.

Ramon Logan was left seriously injured following the assault, which took place in Oldham back in July 2024, resulting in life-changing injuries, and a man was even jailed following the attack while Ramon continued to fight for his life.

Sadly, Ramon died on 30 June at the age of 42.

A Home Office post-mortem has taken place and further reviews are being conducted to determine the cause of death.

Following this and further enquiries that have been carried out, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that officers have now launched a murder investigation, but no arrests have been made as of yet.

Speaking as the murder investigation has been launched, Detective Inspector Andy Day, from GMP’s Oldham district, said: “We know how difficult and painful the last two years have been for Ramon’s family, and we are continuing to support them following his death last week.

“We have now launched a murder investigation, and are keeping his family updated as we progress our enquiries. We are assessing all available material and will be making further reviews in due course.”

Ramon’s wife, Charlotte, has also paid tribute to him: “It is with a broken heart I announce the passing of my beautiful husband, Ray Logan, on 30th June. Ray was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many, and will be missed immensely by everyone who knew him. 

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“Ray was a part of so many people’s lives, and as much as we all have our existing memories to remember him by, it is heart-breaking that we won’t get to make any new ones.

“Ray never stopped fighting to get better for the last two years, all we can wish for now is that he gets the justice he deserves.”

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Yet another major Deansgate Locks nightlife spot has closed in Manchester

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Ark on Deansgate Locks in Manchester is closing

Deansgate Locks is set to lose yet another of its nightlife spots, with Ark confirming it will be shutting its doors ‘within weeks’.

The multi-room, multi-storey, multi-genre nightclub has been part of the canalside development for more than a decade, having first opened back in 2014.

At that time, Deansgate Locks was arguably Manchester’s leading nightlife destination, drawing hundreds of students and party-goers to its mix of venues.

The railway arches have been home to iconic clubs and bars including Baa Bar, Lola Lo, Revolution, and Sugar Buddha, as well as The Comedy Store.

But with news that Ark Manchester is closing too, it leaves only Popworld left at what was previously one of the city’s hottest destinations.

In a statement shared with the Manchester Evening News, a spokesperson for Stonegate said: “The hospitality sector continues to face significant challenges.

Ark Manchester will be closing for good
Ark Manchester will be closing for good
It leaves Deansgate Locks with just one venue
It leaves Deansgate Locks with just one venue

“After careful consideration, and despite our best efforts, Ark Manchester is no longer commercially viable and we have taken the difficult decision to close the venue.

“Our priority is to support our hard‑working team during this time, and we would like to thank them for their commitment and dedication. We would also like to thank our guests and the local community for their support over the years.”

It’s believed that Ark Manchester will close on Deansgate Locks in the next few weeks.

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