A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Stretford following the discovery of a man in his 80s who was confirmed dead

25 year old arrested on attempted murder after Oldham shooting at the weekend

a 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear. It follows an incident...

Emmeline Pankhurst’s words to mark BBC choral commission on 100 years of women’s suffrage

A brand new choral commission to mark the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the UK by the BBC. The Pankhurst Anthem is a choral...

Rachel’s hair-raising challenge

A Wythenshawe woman will be braving the shave and losing a head full of curly locks to raise money for The Christie next week. Rachel...

Warning issued after man seriously burned by vape that caught fire

Fire officers have issued a warning always to buy electrical products from reputable outlets and never to smoke in bed. It comes after a 21-year-old...

Police concerned for Standish man missing for over a week

Police in Wigan are concerned for the welfare of a man from Standish who has been missing for more than a week. Jonathan Ainscough, 46,...

Teenage girl is raped in Salford Quays area after leaving Deansgate Locks

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was raped while returning home from Deansgate Locks in the early hours of...

Separating primary school children in preparation for SATs could be ‘damaging’

A fear of poor SATs results is driving headteachers to separate pupils by ability despite the impact on children’s self-esteem and confidence, according to...

British Heart Foundation reveals calls to helpline rise after changes to lockdown rules

The number of people calling the British Heart Foundation (BHF)’s helpline has doubled on average since the outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19), with a spike...

Two jailed after police find cache of weapons in Crumpsall

Tyrese Walker aged 22 of Peakdale Avenue, Crumpsall and John Dobson aged 55 of Delaunays Road, Crumpsall were sentenced at Manchester Crown Court to...

Salford store stripped of its licence

A Salford store has been stripped of its licence to sell alcohol after becoming a magnet for crime and disorder. Local residents complained of daily...