Teenage boy drowns in Rochdale reservoir

A teenager has sdied at a reservoir yesterday afternoon in Rochdale. The incident happened around 5.55pm when police were called to reports of a concern...

World’s leading renewable energy experts head to Manchester

Will smart cities provide the next step in sustainable living? Can renewable energy play a key role in stopping widespread blackouts? These are just some...

BBC documentary to tell the real story of the Three Girls

In May 2012, the revelation that nine Asian men were guilty of the grooming, rape and sex trafficking of teenage white girls shocked the...

New strategic plan for the North’s transport is published

Transport for the North (TfN) has today published the evidence that will inform its Strategic Transport Plan. The first of its kind, the Plan is...

Tesco hit with £8m fine after poisoning the River Irwell

Tesco were fined a total of £8million - £5million for the health and safety offence and £3million for the environmental offence after petrol leaked...

Two GMP officers rewarded by the Queen

Two Greater Manchester Police officers have received the Queen’s Police Medal in the honours announced today Chief Superintendent John O’Hare who is currently responsible for...

Royal honour for Oldham Councillor

Councillor Abdul Jabbar has been made an MBE  in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Oldham Council’s Deputy Leader has been recognised today for his services...

Mayor delivers his pledge on bus travel for 16-18 year olds

Almost 100,000 young people aged between 16 and 18 are set to benefit from half price bus tickets following a new offer agreed between...

As a family we wish to invite anybody who would like to attend to...

The family of Martyn Hett, one of the twenty two victims of the Manchester terror attack are inviting everyone to his funeral to celebrate...

Chief Executive of Transport for the North steps down

Transport for the North (TfN) has today announced that Chief Executive David Brown will be leaving the organisation in September to take up a...