Two women tied up in two separated robberies in Prestwich and Salford

Two women were tied up in their homes during robberies in Prestwich and Salford. Shortly after 6.50am on Monday 30 September 2019, police were called...

Ogden fled to Spain to evade arrest but is jailed for 10 years

A man who fled to Spain after committing two robberies in Tyldesley has been jailed for ten years and eight months. Jonathan Ogden 28, of...

Witnesses tell of sexual abuse by Chetham’s Violin teacher

Two former pupils at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester has told Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse that they was sexually assaulted by her...

At least 200,000 older people experienced domestic abuse last year – but the experiences...

Age UK is calling on the Government to ensure the voices of older people are heard, their rights are protected and their needs included...

Film exploring the aftermath of suicide to be screened to be screened in Wigan

A feature length documentary capturing the deeply personal after-effects of suicide will be screened at The Old Courts in Wigan on World Mental Health...

Lib Dems warn of “undeniable link” between regional poverty and long-lasting health problems

New statistics from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) reveal that six of the 10 most deprived areas across England are...

Second phase of Andy Burnham’s bed every night scheme launched across Greater Manchester

Four hundred emergency accommodation beds to support people sleeping rough across Greater Manchester open on Tuesday at the start of the second phase of...

Oldham nightclub will stay shut after magistrates throw out appeal

An Oldham town centre nightclub that was at the centre of violent disorder will stay closed. The owner of Vibez 924 has lost their appeal...

Firefighters tackle blaze at former school in Higher Blackley

Fire fighters have been tackling a blaze at the site of the former Camberwell Park School in Higher Blackley. The fire broke out  just after 1am...

Motorcyclist is killed after crash in Oldham

A motorcyclist has been killed after a crash on  Higginshaw Road, Oldham this evening. He was taken to Royal Oldham Hospital but was sadly later...