New GMP data shows a reduction in recorded crime figures

The first set of crime figures released since the introduction of iOPS shows that recorded crime in Greater Manchester has fallen by 8% between...

Exam regulator says it will lower “optimistic” grades for A levels and GCSE’s

Exams regulator Ofqual has confirmed that a ‘substantial number’ of A-level and GCSE results will be marked down because of grade inflation. Tests were replaced by teacher...

Eleven year old girl critical after being hit by motorcycle in Radcliffe

An eleven year old girl has been critically injured after being hit by a motorcycle in Radcliffe yesterday afternoon. She was believed to have been...

Greater Manchester asks for Stockport and Bolton to be released from socialising restrictions

Greater Manchester leaders will be writing to the Government asking for both Stockport and Bolton to be released from the additional socialising Covid-19 measures. Today...

Tram troubles unmasked

About Manchester has received many reports on crowded trams across our network with some passengers not wearing face coverings and failing to social distance. Our...

Wythenshawe motorcyclist dies in hospital four days after Rochdale smash

A 31-year-old motorcyclist from Wythenshawe has died in hospital four days after he was involved in a smash in Rochdale He was riding a white and...

Greater Manchester to be placed under Tier 2 restrictions says Oldham MP

Oldham MP Jim MacMahon has revealed  that Greater Manchester is to be put into Tier 2 lockdown restrictions. In a tweet just a few minutes...

Talks collapse over £5m and Manchester set to be forced into Tier 3 lockdown

Greater Manchester is to be placed into Tier 3 restrictions unilaterally, after the Government called off talks with local leaders without reaching a compromise.  Discussions went...

£10,000 fine for man who hosted party of 50 at rented Stockport flat

A man has been given a £10,000 fixed penalty notice after officers closed down a party with over 50 people in attendance at St...

More likely than not Greater Manchester will be in level three says Andy Burnham

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham says it is 'more likely than not' the city region will be in Tier 3. Speaking at the...